Another finished '49 Mercury

[Brian Fishburn]

Katie busted it hard to get this one finished for the SCIMA contest tomorrow. This build was inspired by a very cool 1:1 car and owner that I was fortunate to meet up with at the Indy Goodguys show back in June

Dennis's '50 was an in progress car that was a driver. I wanted to reflect that in my build. While there's no mistaking that this model was inspired by his car, It is by no means a replica. I left in some kit touches, and added several of my own.

I don't care for either of the kit options for taillights, so I did '59 caddy tails MY way. Also frenched in a couple of antennae, Bill Hines style (yeah, Katie can paddle lead!)

I don't know what sort of engine Dennis has in his Merc, as I never saw under the hood. I also don't know if his engine bay is this dirty or not, but it fits the style I was looking for

And I got a shot of the interior before I put the body on, so it can actually be seen. That's an issue of Car Kulture Deluxe on the seat, and a KDog stripe on the dash.

For reference, here's the 1:1 inspiration that the build is based on

[m3m]

wow! you did a great job! i love it!

[Fisher61]

I've seen a number of these built and no two have been the same! That's what is so cool about this kit. Great job!

[MrObsessive]

Great job Brian! Each one of these I see makes me want to buy and build one!...............And I'm not a custom kind of guy!

I wonder if this kit will be a block buster for Revell?

[Joe Handley]

I wonder if this kit will be a block buster for Revell?

Sure seems like it already, I've only bought one, and it sounds like I'm in the minority when it comes to that!

[Frank Steffens]

Wow, the combination of suede and scallops looks fantastic....well done!

[Matt T.]

That roof treatment is the best. And the weathered baby Hemi looks so good! Neato.