James2 Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) This model is from the AMT 49 Mercury Customizing Kit reissue. Modifications include: Shaved and De-chromed Pie Section Chopped and Hard Top Channeled Vintage Fender Skirts with Extensions 51 Chevy Grill and Custom Roll Pan Custom Head Lights Reversed Hood Hinge License Plate molded Custom Rear Bumper Custom Exhaust SB Chevy and Four Speed Tamyia Bright Orange and Testors Light Ivory Paint Stock Interior with Black Piping and Matching Colors The build: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79796 And as always, Thanks for the interest... Edited May 17, 2014 by James2
crazyjim Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Outstanding build. I love the headlights, taillights, exhaust . . . Well, just everything including the SHINY :)
72 Charger Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Very cool sled top knotch work . where did you get that rear bumper from?
ERIK88 Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Nice merc, nice paint job and mods. I have the revell 49 merc, hopefully it comes out good like yours! I don't think It has that many custom parts though .
Foxer Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 I/m not sure how I missed your WIP so had to go back to see where you did the wedge section. It is very effective and came out looking really good! I like all the custom touches you did and they all flow together. VERY nice Merc.
slusher Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Amazing build James. Excellent custom work and paint.
Joker Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Stunner... Thanks for sharing/posting James...enjoyed the w.i.p. too.
ratdoggy Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 James I don't think I'll bring anything to the next meeting as mine still look like poop compared to what you do I am aspiring to equal your abilities
James2 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks all... Dave, the rear bumper is from a Chevy of some kind. It had a step and bumperettes molded in to it. It took several tries to get like this. Mike I an't going unless you bring something, Thanks for your kindness!
fractalign Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 One of the nicest Merc builds i have seen on the forum !
cartpix Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 I said it, before, & I'll say it again... WOW, wow, wow!!! I saw all the work, you did, & there are no flaws, no ripples, no hic ups. It looks like it came out of the box, like that. Fantastic workmanship.
crazyrichard Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 whouw .. that body and paint !! the headlights .. what a stunner !!insanely cool2 small things and its ment well / i a good way .. this build is so clean and gorgeous .. i feel like on the side exhausts if you would put a drop of black in the hole of the pipe it would bring them to life like create depth .. and second the window wipers are all in body color .. in a way that drew my attention like is there a rubber on it or .. and got me wonderingbut just saying because with some small details with more detail this would really be too good .. again the mods and paint and finish are just amazing !!
James2 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks guys. Richard, I did paint the rubber strip on the wipers, but left the arms orange on purpose. BMF would have made them stand out like a Amish guy in a nightclub! The exhaust should get the wash you speak of, but they have end caps on them and may not show. Points well taken.
rustybill1960 Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Simply Stunning James! The two tone is spot on and I am really diggin' that rear bumper! Thank Yo for sharing with Us here Later Russ
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