Thanks Tom for the nice shout out. Another top notch build. The Merc came out looking fantastic!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Kovach Thanks Mike, :) Tom

Wow Tom, the merc is absolutely stunning. That is probably one of the nicest merc's that I've seen. I got a couple of these kits and plan on digging into one of them this year.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Smokinjoe 311 Thanks Joe, you will enjoy building it, :) Tom

Great bunch of folks on the board. That Merc is awesome ! Nice work Tom

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Rusty Glovebox Thanks buddy, :) Tom

Outfreakinstanding. Absolutely gorgeous. thanks for the shout out and good luck at the show

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

FUBAR Model Yard Thanks Benny, Love your shop card brother, :) Tom

Merc looks so nice Tom. Great detail work. The dice fit the build perfect. Exhaust tips are great. I really have to get me this kit. Never stop hearing great things about it. Always loved the lead sled Mercs. Nice shop card collection

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

VisionONE24 JORGE Thanks Jorge, definitely get your hands on one, you will love building it, :) Tom

@coffarowheelsairearte6550

4 жыл бұрын

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That is one beautiful 49 Tom! Looks like another award winner to me!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

MindlessModelWorks Thanks Kenny, hopefully it does well at the shows, :) Tom

Very nice build there Tom! I love the color. I think that's one of if not the best 49 I have seen to date. Nicely done! Thanks for sharing...

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

mike breazeale Thanks Mike, now that is a great compliment, :) Tom

Tom beautiful mer brother keep up the great work love the fl plate touch great shop card update have a great week god bless you and your family

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Soltis Thanks Thomas, really appreciate that, Tom

Excellent build....great job Tom!! You have a great shop card collection!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

MuttModeler Thanks buddy, had a great time building it. :) Tom

Sweet build Tom! I have yet to build one of these, or complete. Have a candy gold one started and Bell is working on one now!! Very nice work as always!

@ramblers69

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, it's a great kit, I need to build another one, 😎👍

WAW Tom, that merc looks awesome, love the paint job men, out of you comfort zone, but came out amazing...

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Marcos Fernandez Nanita Thanks Marcos, it was a really fun build, :) Tom

WOW! There just something about a 49 Merc . Such a timeless design. This bad boy is ready for some cruising. KUTGW.

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

+6TEESRULE Thanks Buddy, it is a great body style, :) Tom

Absolutely freakin awesome buddy. WOW!!! From the outstanding paint job on the outside to the details on the inside. Top shelf all the way. Can't wait to see it in person. Papadan

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, you will be the first to see it in person, can't wait to next Saturday, :) Tom

Super build and the paint job is gorgeous....great work Tom! Cheers : )

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

International British Modeler Thanks Martin, Cheers, Tom

Your paint job is freakin awesome Tom. What a sweet looking ride.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

You know I have Battle of the Mercs coming up, lol, Thanks Rick, :) Tom

The Merc looks beautiful Tom! LOVE the color!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Clifton Smith Thanks Clifton, appreciate that, Tom

BEAUTIFUL!!! Tom your 49 Merc is off the freakin chain!!! I agree I will be building another one soon!! Hey buddy I'm thinking...... me and you and Rick need to bring ours to the ACME show and do a side by side by side with ours!!! 👍👍👍

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Fred Henry Thanks buddy, sounds like a plan to me, :) Tom

Great colour choice and the detailing is perfect well done Tom. Regards Gav.

@ramblers69

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gav, if you want to build a great kit, this is it, one of Revells gems, :)

Great job Tom. Paint job came out really nice. You guys really inspire me.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Blackswamp Custom Model Shop Thanks buddy, it turned out pretty good, :) Tom

Ahhhh! Tom, she turned out beautifully! The paint job is outstanding. I really like the actual Merc and your model is perfect! Have a nice Sunday, my friend. :) Jens

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder Thanks Jens, not what I normally build, but will build another one, great kit, enjoy your Sunday, :) Tom

@non-prolific135thscalemode7

7 жыл бұрын

ramblers69 Thanks a lot, Tom. :) Jens

Mighty nice Merc Tom. Paint turned out great and the engine details are sweet.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

mc model works Thanks Gary, different build for me, can see why this is a favorite kit for many builders, :) Tom

Gorgeous !!! Flawless job Tom, I love it. I've built two of these kits already and yes, it is an absolute joy to build. 10 or of 10 on this one sir, and 5 gold stars👍🏻

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Anthony Tauriello Wow!!! I want you for a judge, lol, will definitely build another one, :) Tom

Nice job Tom, looks awesome. Just finished one of these too and you're right, its a great kit to build, no issues at all

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

FullThrottleKustoms Thanks Butch, it makes you wonder why they can't get more kits to go together that well, take care buddy, Tom

One hell of a sweet ride Tom, love the colour.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

+Doughnuts Inspace Thanks Richard, it is a real good kit to build, :) Tom

I’m getting ready to build that car, can’t wait for you to see it. Yours is awesome.

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you do with it Jim, :)

Great job, those dice look really good in that car!

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

+Joe G Thanks Joe, appreciate it buddy, :)

This is a great looking build! The paint and details are amazing. Thank you for the kind words and the shout out.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Monty Davis 60 Thanks Monty, you are more than welcome my friend, :) Tom

daaaaamn, old son!! that is absolutely beautiful.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

will pattison Thanks Will, really appreciate that, :) Tom

OMG, That Mercury is unbelievable! That is what I want my cars to look like.

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, it's a great kit to build, really had fun building it, it's won several Gold awards this year at shows, :)

@jimsmodelcargarage3196

5 жыл бұрын

I can see why.

That is a very impressive build. One of your best.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Crit Fail Thanks Aaron, it turned out very well, Tom

OMG Tom, STUNNING!! the only word I can think just stunning!!!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

The Captain Thanks buddy, really enjoyed building this one, Tom

@coffarowheelsairearte6550

4 жыл бұрын

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Spectacular build, Ol' Tom.

@ramblers69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, :) 😎👍

Awesome paint job, great details!

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

Twisty the Clown Thanks buddy, :)

Awesome build Tom looks amazing.

@ramblers69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Ridiculously beautiful!!! This is definitely one of my favorites from you Tom. Great Stuff

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

+IRMAO CUSTOM MODELS Thanks Michael, great kit to build, will definitely be building another one, :)

@IRMAOCUSTOMMODELS

6 жыл бұрын

Ive got this one in my stash too so, I just might put it together one day

@coffarowheelsairearte6550

4 жыл бұрын

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That's one beautiful car. Great job Tom.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

+Richs Garage Thanks Rich, really appreciate it, :) Tom

Holy crap that looks awesome Tom ! top work as always buddy and I really do love that colour

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

GaztheK's Modelworx Thanks Gary, great color for sure, always appreciate you stopping by, :) Tom

Wow man that 49 looks sweet brother. Great work and the shop cards are looking great man, nice collection.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Bennymacattack Thanks Benny, great kit for sure, going to print a few more cards off your facebook, :) Tom

@Bennymacattack

7 жыл бұрын

Sure is man, cool glad your getting some new ones off my Facebook page. Have a good one mate

Beautiful build Tom!!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Hinterland Customs Thanks Dustin,

Damn, that is gorgeous Tom!!! Just immaculate looking!!!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

IRMAO CUSTOM MODELS Appreciate it Mike, :) Tom

@coffarowheelsairearte6550

4 жыл бұрын

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Wow man that paint job is amazing

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Jan Haayer Thanks Jan, it was a fun build, :) Tom

The merc looks awesome tom I'm diggin the color

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff's model garage Thanks Jeff, I have been wanting to use that color on something, Tom

Nice build. Love the color.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Para Scale Modeling Thanks buddy, :) Tom

Merc looks awesome buddy, I knew if you built one u would be hooked, sorry I am so far behind in watching vids , it's taking a little time to catch up, again great job , looks great. Rick

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Heartbeat Model Shop Thanks Rick, and I know which way the radiator goes, lol, Tom

Beautiful job Tom.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

jonesmarc Thanks buddy, nice chatting with you last night, :) Tom

Absolutely stupendous work good sir!!!

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

+Human Kynd- Screen Printing, Scale Model Building- Thanks buddy, :)

@coffarowheelsairearte6550

4 жыл бұрын

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10/10 Tom. Sweet build, nice engine detail. Happy building

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nelson, I want you as a judge, lol, Tom

@badboy_kustomz1648

7 жыл бұрын

ramblers69 lol......there all 10/10. picking me up the same merc kit today with 50% off coupon. This kit is so nice.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

B.S.G Kustoms! Oh you will love this kit, zero fit issues, enjoy it Buddy,

Great job, sharp looking!!

@ramblers69

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

Amazing looking mercury.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

JC CLINE Thanks buddy, :) Tom

Great looking car, I like the spark plug wires.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

+Jake Greene's Model Car Shop Thanks buddy, appreciate it, :) Tom

Great Job Excellent Paint I have three I will have to build one.

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

mrbhpj45 Thanks buddy, it's a great kit, goes together really well, :)

Luv that Merc bro...its next on my list....

@ramblers69

4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome kit, can't say enough about it, one of Revells gems, :)

Very nice job Tom, The paint looks awesome. I still have yet to get one of these 49's but one of these days I will. kutgw

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Scott, I highly recommend this kit, you won't be disappointed, :) Tom

a great looking build.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

flaffens1 Thanks buddy, really appreciate it, Tom

Nice eye candy Tom. Super shinny...

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Greg's WorkShop Thanks Greg, happy with the paint, :) Tom

killer 49 Tom super clean

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Edgar - madlabmodels Thanks Edgar. appreciate it buddy, Tom

looks awesome!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

PARBARS inScale. Thanks my friend, :) Tom

Super Sweet Drippin Styrene Goodness!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the great comment, :) Tom

Love the Merc!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

@ramblers69

3 жыл бұрын

Really happy with it, :)

Wow...that turned out beautiful Tom! Still working on the Nova...broke my mirror off ...I’m so mad because I don’t have another one!😡😡....

@ramblers69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean, that's to bad on breaking the mirror, hate when stuff like that happens, Tom

@deannetzel1606

3 жыл бұрын

@@ramblers69 it’s my own fault...stole the dogs favorite toy running around the house bumped into the shelf and knocked one of my motorcycles into the car🤷🏻‍♂️!

Great looking paint job Tom, just reviewed your wet sanding tutorial, if I ever find enough patience I will have to try that. (My previous attempts usually went too deep and took off the paint), but I am using craft or aztec acrylics, don't think they are as sturdy as the lacquers.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Model Car Minion Thanks Steve, just takes patience, I have used the Aztek nut used wet look lacquer clear over it, works well, Tom

Beautiful mercury

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Gary Bayne Thanks Gary

what a slick ride.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, really appreciate it buddy, Tom

Superb merc buddy 🖒🖒😎😎

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

CHI-TOWN TUNERS M.S Thanks Rick, :) Tom

That is really nice

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Samuel Vasquez Thanks Sam, :) Tom

That's a great paint Finnish.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

GYRUSS Thanks buddy, I needed some of that German Chocolate for the late nights, lol, Tom

slick white walls thanks for the video

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, :)

I'm using this vid as reference :-)

Very Very Nice!!! :)

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bonde, :) Tom

One word Tom :) SICK

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, this was a really fun build, :) Tom

@SuperSwitched

7 жыл бұрын

Yes it was my friend :) Plse continue dropping the odd hint. Not every viewer models under the same genre. You have me on my radar :)

Beautiful job a lot better than mine! LOL

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale, this was being built for competition so I had to go the extra mile with it, hopefully it does well at the shows, Your Merc looked good, as you know this kit builds well, :) Tom

osom bild love the color

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Garcia Thanks Michael, I think you asked about a shop card before, if you want one let me know buddy, Tom

Not pretty good, GORGEOUS. It's a beauty.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc, I will be building more Merc's for sure, what a pleasure to build, :) Tom

WAY COOL

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Neal Beggs Thanks Neal, good to hear from you, :) Tom

a , A job well done! If you don't mind,what does it cost for the detail wiring. I just got back into modeling and I m getting better and I wouldn't like to take it a step further with the deatiling. Thank you from 'Ol Kev.

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Kev, Thanks for the kind words, as far as the aftermarket parts, distributor is 6 bucks, the braided hose for the radiator is 3 bucks for a roll that will last a while, the fittings for the braided hose get pricey, 8 bucks for 8 of them, the small detail wire is like 3 or 4 bucks for enough for several cars, hope this helps, Tom

@kevinmulloy1331

5 жыл бұрын

ramblers69 thanks Tom, appreciated!

Do you have any tutorial videos. I'd really like to see how you get results like this.

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

I do have one video on wet sanding and it was on tbis car, :)

Great build, how did that work using the wet look clear over Tamiya? Did you have to wait a certain amount of time? Might have to try it

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Both are excellent clears, I can get the wet look a little cheaper than the Tamiya, decant both of them and use my airbrush with great results. I usually wait a week before wet sanding to allow it to gas out, Tom

What a beautiful build Tom!! You did a great job on this one I love that color! Hey buddy I got a question for you? What do you use to get polish out of door lines and stuff? any suggestions? Thanks Tom keep up the great work.

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

NoCo Scale Auto Thanks Grant, I use Tamiya fine pointed cotton swaps, I get them at hobby lobby, they come in 3 sizes and the smallest size works very well to get Polish out of panel lines, hope this helps you, Tom

@nocoscaleauto2076

7 жыл бұрын

ramblers69 Thanks buddy I am going to have to try that! I was just at hobby lobby too haha I really appreciate it Tom!

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

NoCo Scale Auto Isn't that always the way, lol, they are a little expensive but not bad with the coupon, enjoy your weekend buddy, Tom

Hi, great looking Mercury..just finishing mineI Can't decide wether to BMF the glass - is there a reason you didn't?

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, looked at some pics of customs, some had black rubber moldings so I went with it, :)

Love those hubcaps and tires! Did those tires come in the kit and have the separate white inserts for the white walls?

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend and yes they do come in the kit, can't say enough about it, it's a great kit with lots of options, :) Tom

@kidmack1121

5 жыл бұрын

@@ramblers69 Thank you for the quick reply and of course the entire build looks terrific! Oh my kingdom for Revell to continue the trend and issue a chopped 1949 Buick also, especially now that Modelhaus has retired.

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

@@kidmack1121 I hope so too, take care buddy, :)

Beautiful car, great job!!! I realize this video is 2-1/2 years old but I have a question for you. On your bee hive oil filter, where did you run the lines to the engine? Been looking for reference pics, but haven't found any for that engine (Just flat heads). Appreciate any help you could give me. Thanks

@ramblers69

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, I run one to the back of the block, behind the intake, the other to the side of the oil pan, hope this helps you, :) Tom

@johndb5776

4 жыл бұрын

@@ramblers69 yes, thank you very much!!!!

Nothing about that Merc. to dislike. WOW!!!

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, love this kit, :)

Sweet 49 merc Tom Nice engine detail how do you make the mags are you taking the merc to the next show

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie, yeah I have been working to get this done for the show at Garlits Museum in a few weeks. I just print them out on glossy photo paper, you can find some already sized down on Pinterest, or you can search for mag covers and shrink them in Word and print them, Tom

@jamiegsscalemodelgarage3823

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom I will have to give a try . I was watching some video here on Garlits museum looks like a pretty cool place good luck at the show

@ramblers69

7 жыл бұрын

jamie Garvin Thanks Jamie, yeah it's a great museum if you love drag racing, if you ever make it down here it's a must, Tom

got my eye on a 1/1 scale here....Merc=yes

@ramblers69

6 жыл бұрын

Really love a chopped Merc!!!

@RJDCR

6 жыл бұрын

heyhey...yeah...this ones chopped n dropped...Ratrod...spider web w/ skull in th middle grill...and 400 hp Chevy up front.....4 door body 48....is black w/ red scallops...all faded out lookin ,w red wheels and Merc caps

Did Rambler make cars in 1969?

@ramblers69

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they did

What compound was used bud?

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

Tamiya fine and finish, :)

@CowboysOfficialAccount

5 жыл бұрын

@@ramblers69 thank you bud that model is beautiful

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

@@CowboysOfficialAccount Thanks buddy, it's done very well at shows, multiple gold's, :)

@CowboysOfficialAccount

5 жыл бұрын

@@ramblers69 well deserved bud great detail 👌

@ramblers69

5 жыл бұрын

@@CowboysOfficialAccount Thanks buddy, it's a great kit to build, Merry Christmas, ✌️

What color is that

@ramblers69

4 жыл бұрын

It's Tamiya TS 92 Orange Metalic

@carlosbelmontez5694

4 жыл бұрын

ramblers69 thank you great job friend

@ramblers69

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlosbelmontez5694 Thanks my friend