Chris C Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 G'Day everyone, first post here! Kanedge introduced me to the forum & I must say I'm impressed with the builds going on here. Anyway, this is my Revell 49 Mercury. Built basically box stock, other than the mandatory lowering. I'm at the point of being too lazy to bother with extra detailing like wiring etc, Once the car is done it stays in the cabinet, no one ever sees the details! Paint is Tamiya spray lacquer, decanted and airbrushed. The flames are masked using a mask I made on my vinyl cutter (I make signs, decals etc) and airbrushed with Tamiya lacquers. Then I applied copious amounts of 2K clear, granted it's not a realistic finish in scale, but I dig it! Hope you like it, thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 This is great! I love the traditional Hot Rod flames on a traditional Hot Rod, and you nailed this. Just a perfect combo yellow/orange flames on black....it doesn't get any better. Beautiful, just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Chris, my brother is also a sign maker, we make painting masks out vinyl with his cutter too. I is really fun designing the masks and painting unique strips, flames and graphics. We are also now doing decals too. I love the look this gives with painted on graphics. Keep it up. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobpinstriping Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Wow great job, I usually don't like flames but you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Very cool man, the flames give it a mean look in conjunction with the black color!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 wow u nailed those flames....very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Chris, You hope I like it? It looks AWESOME and I really love those flames! So what if it's not detailed to tha max, that Merc really "pops!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 These are the best graphic type flames I've ever seen on a model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Good to see you finally posted, showoff! Maybe I should build another one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the great comments! Much appreciated. I agree, Peter, you can't beat painted graphics! I'm flaming everything at the moment!! And yes Kane, you need to do another one.... with flames! I reckon I'll do another Merc at some stage, one of my favorite kits too. Edited January 28, 2011 by Chris C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 This is great! I love the traditional Hot Rod flames on a traditional Hot Rod, and you nailed this. Just a perfect combo yellow/orange flames on black....it doesn't get any better. Beautiful, just beautiful. Ditto what he said - perfect!! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Chris.....I luv Merc`s......and I have to say......this is the best Merc. model I have ever seen......TERRIFIC!!!!!!.......AWESOME man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 YEAHHHhhh! "Like" is an understatement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 That is a real beauty Chris. It looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnnyKaye Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Gorgeous! Justice done to one of the classic of classic kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 This is great! I love the traditional Hot Rod flames on a traditional Hot Rod, and you nailed this. Just a perfect combo yellow/orange flames on black....it doesn't get any better. Beautiful, just beautiful. Dittos X 3!! That is just purely spectacular, Chris! Thanks so much for posting it and for joining us here. (Welcome aboard!) Keep 'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I was tempted to pass up clicking on this one because a great many scale flame jobs don't look all that great. WOW!!!!!!!!!! One of the best I've ever seen. Share your technique with the rest of us please. Perhaps a tutorial. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 THAT's a GORGEOUS 49 MERC. There are so many of these amazing 49 Mercs all over this forum. Congratulations to adding your eye-popping build to the mix. Cheers, Dr. Cranky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks again, guys! Bob, there's something in the pipeline as far as tutorials go. The end results really make the process look like it's hard. Truth be told it's really quite easy and anyone with an airbrush can do it! The full flame job is usually complete in less than 20 minutes (not including clear of course) So far I've done 6 cars a Kenworth truck and a trailer, all have been a breeze.... More to be revealed soon (ish.... time permitting!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 PERFECT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 WOW! Great job Love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 This is awesome having access to be able to make these masks yourself. But the real success is your design of the flames themselves ... they fit the car to a Tee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 That's as sweet a Merc as I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Sign Guys Rock, my Downunder brother. And the Merc is so righteous that I bequeath unto you honorary entry into the Royal Brotherhood of Signmaking Dudes Edited January 29, 2011 by samdiego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 That is one of the best looking merc's I have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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