Revell chopped 49 Merc

Not planning to get wild on this one. Pretty straight forward assembly.
I did shave some old spinner hubcaps to match with the Merc stock fronts to get them so they don't look like they're a foot thick.



And, it'll have to  go lower, so, I raised the spindle location.



Went old school cheat on lowering the rear  .... heating the springs. (just cheated a little differently on the model.

Yeah, well here I go again. Was going for a simple kit assembly and assemble according to the instructions ( kinda). I assembled the engine and installed it in the frame. was supposed to lower the subfloor down over it, but it wouldn't clear the molded in protruding battery. I guess Revell didn't know who they were dealing with and that I have batteries in the salvage stash. So, I cut off their ##*$# battery !
Had to notch the tops of the inner wheel wells and forgo installing the upper control arms. but that's on me for fooling with the suspension.

Warming the plastic of the springs then pushing them flatter Clay?

[quote="GaryDainton"]Warming the plastic of the springs then pushing them flatter Clay?[/quot

Naw, Just cut them. I don't trust direct heat !!

It's going to be a worm burner. Looking forward to this one.

The roller chassis is ready. Except for tweaking the suspension and replacing the battery with a 12 volt, this hs been a pretty straight forward kit assembly. So, now to start on the body. Nothing radical planned here either.

Nice! The body lines look so cool, eagerly looking forward to further developments

Looking good Clay.

looks very nice Clay.

That is coming along brilliantly Clay, the engine detail is great.

Another great one Clay.

Looking good Clay, its going to have a killer stance but ride like a lumber wagon...

Looking good, I like these old mercs

She's in primer, but I decided to permanently attach the scratched visor before painting.

Looks brilliant Clay 

Clay...its looking very nice to me...and i am not a 40s,50s guy. Take that as a compliment..LOL..

Have a base coat of Duplicolor Mocha Frost. This seems to be just right for what I want to try. Ghost flames.

Again with the Mocha Frost - a gorgeous colour. Looking forward to the ghost flames