1914 Mercer - Finished | The Drastic Plastics Model Car Club

rbartrop Snaptite Posts: 56	1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 12, 2015 14:29:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbartrop on Oct 12, 2015 14:29:09 GMT -5 This is the 1/32 Pyro kit, and it's definitely one of the better offerings. I did replace the kit's black vinyl tires with a set cast in white RTV.
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fordrodnkustom Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 2,649	1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 12, 2015 18:36:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fordrodnkustom on Oct 12, 2015 18:36:43 GMT -5 Interesting. Just don't see many of these. Good job in the white tires.
	Ron S. If you're not grown up by the time you're 60...you don't have to.

wylee Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 745	1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 13, 2015 3:54:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wylee on Oct 13, 2015 3:54:28 GMT -5 very cool
	i would rather play.

boxcar Awesome Forum Participator What? Me worry? Posts: 346	1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 13, 2015 6:33:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by boxcar on Oct 13, 2015 6:33:31 GMT -5 I used to build the "older" models. Looks like from seeing yours I should get back to it.

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1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 13, 2015 6:53:45 GMT -5

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I used to stay away from "basic" Pyro kits. Even their 1/24 scale ones weren't that great. This rare Mercer with what appears to be room for an engine is a worthwhile addition to any collection. Thanx for the foto. Will be happy to see pix of finished model.

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1914 Mercer - Finished Oct 13, 2015 11:31:30 GMT -5

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Oct 13, 2015 6:53:45 GMT -5 harron68 said:

It does come with an engine, and a pretty nice one too. Yes, most of the Pyro kits were pretty basic, but towards the end, theiy really got their act together. Their classic kits started including engines, and chrome parts, and their Vintage Brass series, of which the Mercer was part, put a lot of larger scale kits to shame.

rbartrop Snaptite Posts: 56	1914 Mercer - Finished Nov 3, 2015 0:20:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbartrop on Nov 3, 2015 0:20:10 GMT -5 And speaking of the engine... And installed in the chassis.

hbrogan57 Snaptite Posts: 41	1914 Mercer - Finished Nov 3, 2015 4:13:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hbrogan57 on Nov 3, 2015 4:13:38 GMT -5 Nov 3, 2015 0:20:10 GMT -5 rbartrop said: And speaking of the engine... And installed in the chassis. That's one sharp looking model!

harron68 Awesome Forum Participator Posts: 1,423	1914 Mercer - Finished Nov 3, 2015 7:38:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harron68 on Nov 3, 2015 7:38:28 GMT -5 For 1/32 it's a fine little gem. Engine is well detailed and you did it justice. I did the 1/25 MPC Stutz with the "Wisconsin" engine and it's not a great deal better. Good show!

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1914 Mercer - Finished Nov 19, 2015 20:24:15 GMT -5

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I added a set of reflectors to the headlamps by using the clear domes from a pair of wiggly doll eyes.

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The dash was painted flat brown with some wood grain from a coloured pencil, followed by a coat of clear orange. Gold BMF covers the instruments

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1914 Mercer - Finished Dec 12, 2015 2:13:02 GMT -5

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The acetylene tank was missing from the kit, so I scratched up a new one. I also made a new taillight that looked more like the one on the real car.

I rubbed a little powdered charcoal into the tread of the tires to simulate road grime. I think I'm calling this on done.

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