1912 Mercer Raceabout by TKpapercraft

[ennder]

This is one of the first ones that I bought. It is also one that I have to admit I have been dreading building, I think it is because the color yellow gives me a headache. This model is mostly yellow.

I got the frame done in short order.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You are off the good start on this one! I am looking forward to seeing how it will turn out!

 

[zathros]

I don't normally like Yellow cars, but the Mercer was made to be this color!

 

[zathros]

I uploaded this model a few months ago. It is definitely on my bucket list. It has a full interior, and with a proper pain job, would be quite striking.

Link = https://www.zealot.com/resources/nissan-silvia-first-model-year.2335/

 

[ennder]

update: added the springs, axle housing, radiator, and trunk. this build is going to take a while because of the problem stated above.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That looks really good! Everything is so very clean, clear, and crisp!

 

[zathros]

Very nice model of a superb car.

 

[ennder]

Update: I learned a lesson. Do the research before printing the models. Could have saved myself several headaches. Something struck me as odd in the instructions on this one, They had the spark plug wires coming out of the front of the distributor. By doing that the fan would cut them off. As I was looking for an engine shot of a real Mercer, I found they came out in 3 colors in addition to the yellow. I could have done a repaint and saved myself the headaches I get from the color yellow. They used white, tan, yellow, and slate gray.

Installed the break hubs, torsion shocks, and fuel tank. Also constructed the engine.

 

[ennder]

Update: I got the engine, transmission, steering column, wheels, dashboard, and one seat installed.

You can't see it but there is a little blood on one of the frame rails, I smashed my finger in the pliers I was using to cut the brass axle rod to size. So working on this car is about the same as me working on a real car, lots of cussing, blood, sweat, tears, and headaches, but in the end,....... I'll get it done.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

WOW! Everything looks so very clean, clear, and crisp!

 

[mijob]

Indeed that looks realy great. Good job.

 

[ennder]

Thank you RB.
Thank you mijob

 

[zathros]

Looks good. One of these models has to be built greebled up, they're begging for it! There certainly are enough pics of it.

 

[ennder]

That is a very nice shot

 

[ennder]

Update: Finished.

 

[zathros]

Sweet. A very nice looking model and display piece. Great build and build thread.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You did a FANTASTIC JOB on this project!!!
Thank you for sharing this building experience with us!

 

[mijob]

That is a amazing good looking model. I love the yellow colour. I realy like this kit.

 

[zathros]

It's one of the few cars that really could pull of "Yellow'.