Jeff Sauber Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) . Edited December 14, 2007 by J. Sauber
Luis Ayala Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Exelent work as usual jeff!!!!!!!! I am sure this is going to be another stunning build... Keep us posted!!!!!!
Fisher61 Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Awesome looking custom Merc you got going! That is the most beautiful 1/25 scale flathead I think I've ever seen! Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
MrObsessive Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Jeff, ya gotta finish that! That flathead is too cool to not have a nice body like that wrapped around it! Excellent work as usual!
modelray Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 I really like what you are doing to that merc. However, what interests me the most is how you do the louvers. What can you tell us about that? sorry if I missed something along these lines earlier. If so please refer me and I'l gladly look up. Thanks
Lyle Willits Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 Obviously, Jeff is just kidding. I have no secrets. In fact, this "secret" was published in the April 2005 issue of Scale Auto. Here's what you want to buy. Determine how long you want the louver to be and cut the "stairs" to that length. Use that piece to draw the outline on the hood. Cut out the piece INSIDE the lines so that you can slowly file away material until the "stair" piece fits tightly. Glue in the piece and use putty to smooth in the edges. That's the whole story.
modelray Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 Lyle, thanks for the detailed reply. It's one of those things that makes you say "Why didn't I think of that?" Will have to try it soon. Nice looking '32.
mr moto Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 Great work on the Merc! I hope it doesn't get overlooked in the flood of Revells. The shifter and engine details are fabulous! Also, much thanks to Mr. Willits for a brilliant technique. I'll definitely try that one soon.
hookedonplastics Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 So, to parrot everyone else, I love the flat head. And I love the body work......the louver trick gives me some great ideas...... But I would like to ask a stupid question. Did you make the engine stand? Or is it part of a kit? Thanks.
VictorSmalls Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 The louvers look right at home. Amazing work and looking forward to see the finished product.
Trans Am Erik Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 JEEZ, what an awesome job on that engine and shifter assenbly. Don't worry about anyone overlooking this baby, that chop job is killer! The stance looks right too.
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