1/8th Mercury sedan

[whodaky]

Ah ha, I am starting to get used to some of you guys also.
xken, I am enjoying your books!!
What a great place to exchange thoughts and ideas.
Like minded folk is what we all are. Not everyone understands us 'model citizens'!
Geoff aka whodaky

[robjos32]

When the Mercury body is ready for production, I would love to buy 1, as it could be customized in a number of ways:-

1) A candy colour with a white interior

2) Matt Sand with camoflague flames.

3) Mint Green with White scallops on hood, side and roof.

4) Purple Metallic with a Purple and White interior.

Just another thought couldn't the body have frenched aerials, headlights and tail lights.

[hot ford coupe]

That's a bunch of great ideas,Rob. I like the candy color with the white interior the best. The sand with the camo flames would be a wild looking custom.

Hey Geoff, "model citizen" --- Good one.

[Palat]

Indeed!

Given the time we will be nurturing this project all suggestions should be most welcome.
I have been seriously thinking about creating a second model, a variation really based on the 50 model year. Its tall rear fenders/taillights would be more suitable to customize, don't you think?
I could model it with frenched headlights too, as it would be easier than do it later in the real model. And maybe create a 55 Poncho front bumper present in more than one custom version.

@Daytonatrim:
Boats yes, everyone's welcome to check the boat 3d models on my gallery!

[Daytonatim]

Indeed!

Given the time we will be nurturing this project all suggestions should be most welcome.
I have been seriously thinking about creating a second model, a variation really based on the 50 model year. Its tall rear fenders/taillights would be more suitable to customize, don't you think?
I could model it with frenched headlights too, as it would be easier than do it later in the real model. And maybe create a 55 Poncho front bumper present in more than one custom version.

Sounds interesting Dan. Post up any and all pics of your customized versions, they serve as a really good source of inspiration for us all.

[Don Garrett]

Rob we are going to keep the Merc pretty close to it's stock configuration to start with. That way it can be built in many different ways. We will however look at doing some trans kits for it.
I was talking with MF the other evening, we phone each other from time to time for a reality check. We discussed things like a floor pan with cast in frame rails, interior panels, separate hood etc. The basic kit might even include some resin pieces for things like door jambs for you guys that want to open up the doors. Many of the parts will be scratch built once the basic shell is on it's way to production.

[robjos32]

Sounds like it will be a cool project.