Amt 49 Merc W.i.p.

[geetee66]

Car #4.

I got this kit early last year and I've only just got around to building it. There were a few fit issues. The trunk lid and hood both required a bit of tweaking to get them in place. The trunk lid was too narrow and there was a big gap underneath it when viewed from the side. The hood wouldn't sit flat without some jiggery-pokery. All part of the fun though. Without problems we wouldn't learn.

I also had to modify the steering rod. The holes at either end were too big and the pegs on the hub assembly were too small. I got round this by cutting the heads off pins and using them instead. The poseable steering now works well.

Here's the work so far:

I fitted the front and rear roll-pans so I could use filler on the joins. The wheels came with the kit.

The colour scheme is going to be gloss black with purple metallic flames extending from the nose. I have painted the block, mufflers and rear dampers purple. The engine has some PE brackets and a Park's Parts wired distributor. I will add a lower radiator hose later, when I come to fit the body onto the chassis.

Here's the purple, prior to masking for the flame pattern:

The black/purple theme continues with the interior:

The bullet centre of the steering wheel, ties-in with the bullets that wil go on the front grille and also the driving and rear lights.

I cut out the horn ring and replaced it with silver wire, as the old one was too thick. Same for the stalks on the steering column. I have frenched the antenna holes and made new antennae from fine silver wire.

I'm about to spray the gloss black on it, but the weather is a bit bad for it. It's gloomy, wet and cold.

I've cut the mask for the flames... and last night I applied them to the body. I have subsequently found out about a product called PARAFILM. Apparently, it's a plastic film that can be stretched over curves, has good adhesive qualities (but can be removed easily) and best of all, it's VERY thin.

I'll remember this for the next build...

More pics once I've got further with it. Thanks for looking. Sorry about the essay....

[ajulia]

Hello there friend! Just wanted to say that your merc is coming along very clean.These kits are poppin up all over the place always bringing something different. Keep on wit the keepin on. The color choice is dead on!

Peace

AJulia

[geetee66]

Hello there friend! Just wanted to say that your merc is coming along very clean.These kits are poppin up all over the place always bringing something different. Keep on wit the keepin on. The color choice is dead on!

Peace

AJulia

Thanks! Glad someone out there likes it!

[Raul_Perez]

Guy,

I really like the purple and black color scheme!!

Keep up the great work and the posts!!

[Robert81]

That is nice. I got an AMT Merc for Christmas, I just can't deside what to do with it. I'm always looking for insperation for my next build.

[geetee66]

Got the gloss black on it now.

I know the edges require rubbing, but that's gotta wait until the paint hardens properly. Then I'll use Micromesh on it or something like that and give it a few coats of TS-13 clear.

I can't wait to do the BMF!

thanks for looking

[Raul_Perez]

That's coming along nicely!! Yep, the BMF will really make this one pop!!