WIP - 49 Mercury

Martin Oostrom
Spent quite some time yesterday to get rid of all the mould lines. Today I spent quite some time in prepping the body for painting. Airbrushing mr surfacer 1200 as primer went fast and smooth. The Tamiya metallic light blue went like a breeze initially. After some time the roof turned silverish. I'll let it cure overnight and I'll airbrush an extra layer or two.

Bozzer
I've used that metallic blue, and I had similar issues mate. However, another coat, made it look much better. But I must admit, it didn't look as good as yours buddy? However, I did get a metallic red, and once on, it looked more pink. But, I actually liked it, set against the gloss black running boards, on my 32' Ford Vicky. MRP also have some lovely paint, if you can find a supplier? Just some of my experiences buddy, if it helps?

Martin Oostrom
I sprayed an extra layer and the silver hue is gone Bozzer. Thanks for the tip. I have the same colour from zero paint for my Alpine. Let's see how that works.

@Peter Muldoon goaded me into flames. As I didn't like the decals, I rummaged around in my cupboard and found a lasercut mask. Unfortunately it was off scale and too big. Fortunately I also talk with @Spanjaard. He suggested to scan, scale to size and print. This time I listened 😄

Brandon H
Looks epic so far, well done!

Spanjaard
I am glad to help in this beautiful build. Very nice looking body!

Lochsa River
sweet build

Martin Oostrom
This is escalating fast. Today I found myself drilling out a 1/24 scale electric distributor.
The idea was a quick build without any fancy paint etcetera…
I'm still very happy with the feedback 😄

Peter Muldoon
This looks so good. Glad you ended up doing the flames. The mist coat over them looks great.

Martin Oostrom
Stuck the rest of the parts on sticks and painted some primer

Spanjaard
Great to see this one on it's way again 🙂

Jv
Nice work

Christian W
The 49 Mecury is an alltime favorit of mine. The styling is so great. Here I'm definitally on board to watch the progress. The color choice is a good one. Wouldn't it be cool, to paint the roof with the same color llike the flames? Just spinning around 😉

Martin Oostrom
I've done some work on this one without posting. Time to catch up. The chassis and all bits and pieces have been painted and glued. The interior was painted, sort of flocked and glued. The engine has been wired, painted and glued. Only a few steps left. Painting of the bumpers and wheels, sanding and polishing of the body, bmf where needed and the final assembly.
Hopefully some clear sailing from here on

Jv
Shame on you for not keeping us posted lol
Juts kidding
Coming along very nicely

Spanjaard
nice progress 🙂

Christian W
Super

Kyle DeHart
Fantastic!

Mona
Beautiful

Bob Hall
Oooooo, very nice !

Tom ...
2K is da Bomb!!

Bozzer
Fantastic work brother! I especially like the way you used the clear box, over your finished paint, while it dries. Very good idea! I always manage to find something on my paint, once it's dried. I will be looking for something similar, over the coming days.

Peter Muldoon
Awesome! Love those flames over the blue.

Villiers de Vos
Flawless. Very nice.

Martin Oostrom
Can you forgive me @JV? 😉
@Peter Muldoon, you'd better like the flames, you made me do them! 😄
@Bozzer, it is just a plastic storage box upside down. Make sure the height of the box is large enough to fit a car body on a paint stand and have room to spare.
@Villiers, flawless is a bit too much. It still requires wet sanding and polishing.

Everybody, thank you for the positive feedback. That's why I love this group 👍

Jv
Look Martin I already forgot about that
But now you reminded me I will have to think about it
I will take into consideration that it's a butiful job you did sofare

Tom ...
Just looked over the build. Really nice work, Martin. The dash and flocking look great, and I can't believe you did the flames from scratch. Really impressive, as is the engine.

Martin Oostrom
To prevent Jv from getting disappointed again, a small update. I started wet sanding the clear.

Thank you Tom … Very nice comment

Spanjaard
this will look awesome when polished.

Jv
I thought tha paint already looked awesome

Christian W
I hadn't touch the paint on your position. For me it was quite right.

Martin Oostrom
Jv and Christian, there was a lot of orange peel to be seen. So I thought sanding was necessary

Martin Oostrom
And after an afternoon of sanding and polishing, I'm thrilled with the outcome. Some sanding marks remain, live and learn!

Jv
Yes Martin very butiful

Tom ...
Are you using the tamiya compounds for the final polishing?

Kyle DeHart
Really lovely work Martin.

Peter Muldoon
Beautiful!

Martin Oostrom
Tom, keen eyes! Yes I do.

For all of the people in the back and the one riding shotgun, this journey has come to an end. The bodyshape of this car is just phenominal. I can recommend this kit, just check the fit of the wheel pins in the chassis. One of mine got stuck and now I have a wobbly wheel.

Pictures of the completed car are here Completed - '49 Mercury | Album by Mahoo76 (1:25)

Spanjaard
Great job Martin!!!!

Jv
Can't wait for your next build

Spanjaard
Suggestion about that 😉
Alpine Renault A110 | Project by Mahoo76 (1:24)

Martin Oostrom
Thanks for the suggestion, but this one goes first COVID build #3 Toyota 88C-V | Album by Mahoo76 (1:24)
Probably together/followed by this one Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI | Project by Mahoo76 (1:24)

Jv
I was hoping for the manta 400

Martin Oostrom
I really want to do the Manta, or the Metro, or the Fabia or any other Belkits. But I need to clear out some space on the halfway there shelf

Jv
Yep I understand I love the manta
Sorry I haven't got that kit myself

Bozzer
Martin, I have a similar problem, with my halfway there shelf! I have 3 builds that I want finished, by Christmas, then in the holidays, I'm gonna tackle the shelf