FordRodnKustom Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Finally finished this one up. Not my best but not my worst for sure. This thing fought me every step of the way and I'm glad it's done and on the shelf. I learned a lot from it. I started out with this eBay glue bomb. I used the rare original kit custom parts on it and many thanks to Les Gibbens for those! Here it is finished..warts 'n all. As always comments and discussion welcome. Thanks for checking the old Merc out! If interested you can see more in my build album here: https://public.fotki.com/bigfordpilot/my_built_model_cars/built_models/in_progress/62-merc-convertible-2/ Edited September 16, 2017 by FordRodnKustom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ron, this is killer !! nice save.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Amazing transformation. Doesn"t look like the same kit. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 That came out nice! Sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nice work and beautiful color!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 fantastic save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 You did a fine job with that model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nice to see the custom version done so tastefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It may have fought you, but you won! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nice work and beautiful color!!!!!!x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nice work... I love those 60s car shapes...long mean and clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great work! That back panel is sooo cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 All of the custom features of the day. I always liked the cover over the back seat and folded top. This also made it less drafty if you didn't have extra passengers. I remember guys doing this on hardtops also covering the back seat and sometimes a pattern in the meddle. Your wheel and tire combo is very much keeping with the '60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Love this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I love the back panel. Nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It is true, you were given a lemon and you made lemonade out it. Congrats are in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJ001 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Oh h*ll yes !! Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks all! I thought that custom tail panel was just enough 60's jet/space age crazy to be cool today and in keeping with the '60s vibe I was going for. Glad I was able to get those custom parts. Thanks Les!Glad ya'll enjoyed seeing the Merc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Great save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Bernard Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Ron if this has WARTS I don't want you lookin' at my cars...........beautiful rebuild!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Great kustom, I like the relocated taillights in the rear panel; I always thought the stock '62 Merc taillights looked weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I love it ! The early 60's Mercury doesn't get enough recognition either full size or in scale . Your '62 glue bomb is gorgeous to my eyes . . . great save ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 not a custom fan but that's a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Yeah, that's pretty sexy. I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I can't ask for better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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