om617 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Just finished this AMT kit,just needs some more blackwash on the grill and install of the radiator hoses. It`s built out of the box,i used some flame mask i found on Ebay and Tamiya paint. From the parts box are outside mirror,antenna and front indicators,they are the same style as the rear lights,59 Cadillac-ish. The v12 is the original v8 with added 4cyl from a parts engine from a 48 Ford. I used 2 webers and exhaust tips from an old Ferrari kit,added an supercharger and some small things. Not really that nice so this will keep its hood shut lol. I was aiming more at the hot rods over the custom lead slead style. Anyway,here are some pics. Comments and constructive critique is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 That is one fine 49! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks pretty good. My only comments would be to check the right side taillight, it looks like it's on crooked–the "bullets" look like they are pointing upwards. Also the antenna is way out of scale... you might want to replace it with a length of wire that's closer to correct scale. Other than that... very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks very nice! I love it that you kept the flathead under that supercharger. Nice paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice build and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks good , nice work with the flame mask . I have to agree about the antenna , it looks way out of scale . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. I will look into the crooked taillight and antenna,but not sure if i have anything correct scale for the antenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the feedback. I will look into the crooked taillight and antenna,but not sure if i have anything correct scale for the antenna. You can always make your own antenna Tommy. I make them with heated & stretched pieces of left over sprue. You can stretch them to what ever thickness you need, & get as detailed as you like. I start with a slightly larger piece for the base section, drill out the end & glue in a thinner piece for the "telescoping" section. Slightly heat the tip to give you the little "ball" at the top, & a bigger one at the bottom for the base. experiment a little. It's just waste plastic any way. Steve Edited October 11, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 sweet lookin' 49 !!!!!! love the flames !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice flame job. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very nice looking Merc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Very sharp model. Awesome work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nice one Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 now that is one good lookin merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Tommy, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I like this a lot. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Great Job Tommy!!! AMT 49 Merc is one of my favorite kits. I love the white walls and the caddy rear lighs are a very nice detail. Congrats and thanks for sharing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 sweet lookin' 49 !!!!!! love the flames !! Ditto...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Great paint and foil work! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This is really cool Tommy! I like the "unchopped" look with the wide whites. Blue & gold.....interesting combo, but cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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