Porscheman Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 This was a quick restoration. I was lucky to find an almost mint promo with exception of a broken rear bumper, but with the help of fellow modeler Bob Ellis with a replacement bumper, I was able to turn this one around. It's painted Testors Flame Red with a masking tape Black vinyl top. Thanks for looking. Al Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Great looking Mercury Al... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Looks great! Man, those cars were huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice work on a very unusual subject, Al! My parents had a 1:1 four door in Ivy Gold (I was brought home from the hospital in it!), I built that kit MANY years ago (I paid $25 for a boxed, un-started kit at a 1:1 swap meet!), it's still in my parents basement...SOMEWHERE. If I may give you a little tip, the simulated air scoop on the front fenders of that car were flat silver, would really make your model stand out! Otherwise, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice Al!I picked up a pretty nice built kit of this subject some time ago.Been on a search for a set of stock hubcaps since, with no luck so far. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Been on a search for a set of stock hubcaps since, with no luck so far. SteveSteve, those are the standard stock hubcaps for full-sized '65 Mercs that Al has on his model. The optional deluxe version was essentially only different because it had a spinner added to the center. If you are willing to fudge just a little, the deluxe cap for the '66-'67s are very similar, the biggest difference being that part of the veined section between the outer edge and the center is raised to give the spinner a larger area to sit on., those are in the '66 kit that has been re-issued 2-3 times, is rather easy and cheap to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice !!! My Dad had a station wagon 65 Merc a long time ago white with blue interior, I might reproduce it someday, starting with a 66 kit with some 65 bumpers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That's a very sharp looking Merc Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatnick Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 My dad owned 1/1 of those his car was white with red interior and rare bucket seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice build of a very nice car. A Galaxie in disguise!! Or like we say it here, a Galaxie dressed for church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice build of a very nice car. A Galaxie in disguise!! Or like we say it here, a Galaxie dressed for church. LOL, that's great . Great looking model, love the 60's land yachts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice Mercury,always prefered these over the Ford model range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American 185 Heavy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Beautiful build of a great car. Nice job on the vinyl top especially. I did a 66 in Phoenician yellow a few years back and love that model. Wish AMT did a 67 or better a 68 of that car. The big Mercury's always had it all over the stable mate Ford I think. Just an overall better looking car..great job on this !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Great job. I always loved that car both as 1:1 and the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Very impressive build Al, nice touch with the vinyl roof mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Big red "Baby Lincoln" - love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I like that!!!! I am going to do one as a convertible, I have a chewed up promo to use for the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great job Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Very nice work on a very unusual subject, Al! My parents had a 1:1 four door in Ivy Gold (I was brought home from the hospital in it!), I built that kit MANY years ago (I paid $25 for a boxed, un-started kit at a 1:1 swap meet!), it's still in my parents basement...SOMEWHERE. If I may give you a little tip, the simulated air scoop on the front fenders of that car were flat silver, would really make your model stand out! Otherwise, very well done. I corrected the omission of the air scopes. Thank you for pointing that out and thank you everyone for all the nice comment on my Mercury. Al Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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