70 Sting Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Ever have one of those builds where you're kinda tired of the kit or maybe it's not looking how you wanted? This was one for me. Finally pushed this one over the finish line and got it photographed today. Primed (painted) with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500. I liked the beautiful, even coverage when I had primed a car in the past and thought it might look cool as a finished paint job - jury is out on this one. Interior is Tamiya LP-5 Semi Gloss Black with AK Interactive Matte Aluminum. Wheels are Spiked Evil from Jay's Wheels, also painted Matte Aluminum. What I Learned from this Build 1. First time I made any significant modifications (at least for me) to a car body. I removed the side mouldings, door handles, side window pillars and badges. My hats off to guys and galls who achieve super-smooth results. There is a real art to sanding and priming, and sanding and priming... Also drilled a couple holes to add taillights from the spare parts box. After photographing the car, the exhaust tip looks kinda funny. 2. Mockups don't always resemble the final result. The front ride height is about where I planned, the rear was supposed to be about even with the front. On top of that, I probably should have moved the wheels inward to allow more space from the fenders. No way this driver will ever be able to steer the car. 😂 3. Highly recommend an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the airbrush. Just used warm water and it cleaned up beautifully. 👌 That's it for now. Cheers 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 The body looks nice and smooth, and I like the hardtop look as well. Like the stance and the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Super nice looking Merc. That primer looks really nice and smooth. Looks like Hot Rod black to me. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Darn cool and sinister looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That's one tough looking ride 😉 Well done Harry! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very nice work! What a smooth paint job, and cool looking wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Great looking Merc! Looks like it means business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 SWEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 What they said! 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 17 hours ago, espo said: The body looks nice and smooth, and I like the hardtop look as well. Like the stance and the wheels. 17 hours ago, Zippi said: Super nice looking Merc. That primer looks really nice and smooth. Looks like Hot Rod black to me. Nicely done. 17 hours ago, cobraman said: Darn cool and sinister looking. 16 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said: That's one tough looking ride 😉 Well done Harry! 👍 15 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Very nice work! What a smooth paint job, and cool looking wheels! 11 hours ago, Street Rod said: Great looking Merc! Looks like it means business. 2 hours ago, PappyD340 said: SWEET!! 1 hour ago, ChrisR said: Very nice! 37 minutes ago, cheyenne93 said: What they said! 👍👍👍 Thanks for the kind comments folks. I didn’t put too much detail into this one… it was really about the paint and wheel combo. If you ever need a black primer, this one goes on super-smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Sinister, kool, and probably fast! Good job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Nice clean work, that looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Really good looking merc! Your effort shows. Those wheels really set the car off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Black primer is one of my favorite looks. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Nice work. Sinister... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Looks great! Love the smooth and mean appearance! If anyone will do a remake of "Cobra", this shall be Cobretti's ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Looks great! Love the smooth and mean appearance! If anyone will do a remake of "Cobra", this shall be Cobretti's ride! Ha, someone else remembers that movie. :^) Marion Cobretti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Nice job on the Merc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Wow! Extremely cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 That is soooo cool , love the hot rod black primer look ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 This Merc looks mean and I love it. Super smooth body lines makes it even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Sinister and cool at the same time. Love the wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Awesome look !! 👍😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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