Got another one to identify

[imatt88]

Hey all,

Well I got another one that I need help with. Not sure what it is, or who made it, but this car is as basic as it gets....The only thing I could find was 1963 stamped on the rear underside.

It looks like a Stutz, but I also thought it looks like a Mercier Runabout I've seen in Lindberg boxes on eBay...No detail whatsoever....

Definately not in the same league as Harry's Mercier

Edited August 4, 2013 by imatt88

[Modelmartin]

Pretty sure that is the Aurora 1/16th Stutz. The Mercer was in yellow plastic.

[imatt88]

Aurora, huh? Well, that explains lack of detail

Anything out there to spruce this dinosaur up without about 100 hours of scratchbuilding?

[sjordan2]

Judging by the seats and the fact that it's a curbside, I'd say it's the Aurora 1/16 1911 Mercer Raceabout. My Aurora Stutz is molded in red and has a similar lack of detail. You can often find the highly detailed 1/16 Fuman Bandai Mercer kit (same as the Entex kit that Harry built) on eBay for around $15. Chinese instructions.

Here's what a built Aurora Mercer kit looks like:

http://www.modelersite.net/viewShowRoom.php?id_contenido=1861

Edited August 5, 2013 by sjordan2

[sjordan2]

Here's a newly listed Fuman Bandai on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1913-MERCER-RACEABOUT-1-16-SCALE-MODEL-KIT-FUMAN-BANDAI-/380692638032?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item58a30ca950

Here's a newly listed Aurora kit, displaying all the parts, for a ridiculous price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aurora-MERCER-Raceabout-1-16-Scale-HTF-Vintage-1961-O-Model-Car-Swap-Meet-/321179344703?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4ac7c7df3f

Edited August 5, 2013 by sjordan2

[Harry P.]

Aurora, huh? Well, that explains lack of detail

Anything out there to spruce this dinosaur up without about 100 hours of scratchbuilding?

If the subject mater interests you, I say throw that sorry excuse for a kit in the trash and get the Bandai/Entex version (the one I built).

[sjordan2]

If the subject mater interests you, I say throw that sorry excuse for a kit in the trash and get the Bandai/Entex version (the one I built).

If the subject mater interests you, I say throw that sorry excuse for a kit in the trash and get the Bandai/Entex version (the one I built).

Ditto. I can send you English instructions for the Fuman Bandai, though Harry may have a better set. The Entex version is much more expensive, probably because of its beautiful box art, which is copied from a 2-page photo in the book, "The Great Cars," by Ralph Stein. This old book should be owned by anyone who's into classic cars..

Edited August 5, 2013 by sjordan2

[imatt88]

Skip or Harry,

I actually have one of the Bandai kits. It's a really nice kit, and I will gladly take a copy of the english instructions for either one of you

Thanks, Cheers, Ian

[sjordan2]

Skip or Harry,

I actually have one of the Bandai kits. It's a really nice kit, and I will gladly take a copy of the english instructions for either one of you

Thanks, Cheers, Ian

Skip or Harry,

I actually have one of the Bandai kits. It's a really nice kit, and I will gladly take a copy of the english instructions for either one of you

Thanks, Cheers, Ian

It will be a lot easier for me to print out photocopies instead of scanning 11 pages. PM me with your mailing address.

[hgeffen]

Skip or Harry,

Recently acquired the Fuman/Bandai Mercer, Chinese instructions, and I would appreciate an English very much.

Thanks,

Hans

[sjordan2]

I no longer have the kit. Send Harry a PM and maybe he can help you.