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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 7, 2009 23:08:38 GMT -5
Well I've been busy this weekend trying to get this master finished for Jimmy Flintstone. If all goes right, you'll be able to pick one up at the NNL in Toledo, Oct. 3, to replace the body in your Revell '49 Merc kit. Here's a first looksie. Full rear skirts molded into the body, forming into a point at the front of the door. I took out the "Merc" door jog also.  I still may add a chrome trim piece starting at the middle of the front headlight, across the front fender, across the door, and following the front edge slope of the new skirt.  Skirt extends under the rear of the modified rolled pan. Also recessed a license plate into the area below the trunk edge. Yes I still need to score the lower trunk edge. Filled the existing tail-lights so the builder can decide on his own.  Quad headlights or a place for some chrome bullets, the builder can decide. I also need to build up some side pods on the lower edge of the front pan.  So what do you think? |
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Post by olskoolrodder on Sept 8, 2009 7:10:46 GMT -5
I think it looks killer!!! I think I wish I was close enough to go! I think I wish I weren't so broke lately! Excellent job ;D
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Post by cecil on Sept 8, 2009 8:17:40 GMT -5
Looks GREAT so far ! I'm a big fan of Jimmy Flintstones resin stuff, Never got a bad one from him yet-and the prices are fair also.
I have'nt bought one of those Revell Merc.s YET, But I'll keep this in mind for when I do. Nice job-so far !
Cecil
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 8, 2009 11:23:24 GMT -5
Good work Gary.
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Post by jeffc on Sept 8, 2009 21:56:30 GMT -5
I like the design potential you left for the builder and yet made some great improvements
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Post by prumus99 on Sept 9, 2009 0:42:08 GMT -5
I really like the look of it! Your doing a great job on it, I might have to get myself one when it comes out.
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Post by Nacho Z on Sept 9, 2009 4:17:33 GMT -5
Got to see this in person last night.......it looks GREAT!!
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 10, 2009 21:56:08 GMT -5
Almost ready for Jimmy to do his thing. Here's my modified back end......  ..... and here is the stock Revell Merc.  Again, here is my modified side with the trim I said I was going to add .....  ..... and here is the stock Revell Merc.  Still need to do the front end and it's finished. |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 12, 2009 6:37:42 GMT -5
I want 2 of those when you go to Toledo.
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Post by fireguy14 on Sept 12, 2009 7:05:03 GMT -5
Stunning Gary.
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Post by prumus99 on Sept 12, 2009 14:21:18 GMT -5
all I can say is wow!!! great work
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 13, 2009 22:12:37 GMT -5
Here is the finished shape of the Merc nose. A little final sanding, touching up, and a little primer, and it's ready to send off to Jimmy.  |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 15, 2009 21:49:38 GMT -5
;D It's in the mail to Jimmy guys. Look for it in Toledo at the NNL ;D
I'll post photos her when I get one to build up.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 19, 2009 12:36:58 GMT -5
 Ok .... I am officially pissed off. (Pardon the language Bobby)  Merc got mail to Jimmy on Tuesday, insured for $200. (I had about 40 to 50 hours in this build.) Tear Drop got mailed to Jimmy Thursday, insured for $200. (Had about 25 hours in this one.) Jimmy called me about 15 min. ago and said he just picked up the Tear Drop from the post Office ..... No Merc! It better be there Monday or I'm going to .......... *%#*@ (you fill in the blank.)
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Post by z24dude on Sept 19, 2009 13:29:29 GMT -5
That's the Post Office for ya, they are all about the customer service!!  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Sept 19, 2009 17:45:12 GMT -5
Oh man, that sucks!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 21, 2009 9:47:02 GMT -5
I say you have a right to be PO'd. Hope it shows up.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 21, 2009 13:51:14 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D It just showed up in Jimmy's mailbox and is being cast today. They will be in Toledo for sale. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 21, 2009 18:13:11 GMT -5
I want 2 Mercs and 1 trailer.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 21, 2009 20:30:23 GMT -5
You got it Bobby.
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Post by jeffc on Sept 21, 2009 20:57:08 GMT -5
You had us worried. Personally, I've had better luck with USPS than UPS.
If you're takin' orders here, add one for me. ;D
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 21, 2009 22:03:38 GMT -5
You had us worried. Personally, I've had better luck with USPS than UPS. If you're takin' orders here, add one for me. ;D You Got it Jeff. |
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Post by z24dude on Sept 22, 2009 12:35:48 GMT -5
I would like 1 Merc and 2 teardrops.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 22, 2009 12:41:28 GMT -5
I would like 1 Merc and 2 teardrops. Dang! The orders are adding up! |
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Post by Eddie on Sept 23, 2009 6:15:43 GMT -5
I'd love to order one of each, but the freight to Australia would be insane.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 23, 2009 6:35:32 GMT -5
I'd love to order one of each, but the freight to Australia would be insane. When I get them in my grubby little hands, I can check for you if you like. |
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Post by Eddie on Sept 24, 2009 5:47:10 GMT -5
That would be great.
Thanks Gary.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 24, 2009 14:10:05 GMT -5
;D Jimmy sent out some resin to me yesterday. I should have 4 Mercs and 4 Teardrops on my door step tomorrow. He's also sending back my masters. I'm thinking of tearing the roof off the Merc master and adding a Carson top, as well as some other body mods. I'll then send that off to Jimmy for casting again. (He's also sending some other surprises in the box)  I'll post photos of the "booty" when I have it in my Grubby hands. Christmas in September Baby! Ho Ho Ho!   ;D |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 28, 2009 10:25:13 GMT -5
They have arrived! ;D Saturday on my doorstep.  The master is in front, I've started building the one to the left for Jimmy, and 3 others right from the mold.  |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Nov 7, 2009 22:53:00 GMT -5
;D It's finished! ;D Finally got this one built for Jimmy to display on his vendor table. I'll show it in Atlanta next weekend, hopefully get it photographed by Scale Auto or Model Cars magazine, and then it's Jimmys. Check it out! Those wheels are out of the Miami Vice Ferrari Daytona  The grill in the Revell kit was cut down to fit the new opening. Extra lights are from the parts box.  The paint is Tamiya rattle can. Everything was clear coated with Tamiya clear pearl.   No interior, built as a slammer.  |
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Ok .... I am officially pissed off. (Pardon the language Bobby) 
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