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01/06/2009 3:47 pm
New Merc in town....(PICS)
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The 1946 Mercury shown here just arrived in my collection, purchased from a longtime friend and fellow collector. The model is 1/25 scale resin model, #2 of 10 made by Steve Amos in about 1980. This model has just incredible detail and has sure held up well over its 30 years. Its "curbside" with no opening features, but I'm sure not complaining.
I'm really pleased to have this model in my collection, especially as my brother owns a 1948 Mercury Coupe and has owned it since 1954. Unlike the model shown here, my brothers Merc has been hot-rodded with a 1955 Chevy V8, chrome reversed wheels, louvered hood with scallops, and naugahyde interior. Its just as it was in 1957, a real time machine hot rod.
The Radiator Springs background was"donated" by my grandkids, a box inner base from a Mattel CARS toy.
01/06/2009 3:50 pm
Very nice Robert. Thanks for sharing.
01/06/2009 4:09 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! Please Danbury, this is a must have along with it's 47 Ford cousin.
01/06/2009 4:29 pm
Clearly a fantastic model and gorgeous pictures of it !
01/06/2009 4:35 pm
Very nice model. Congratulations on your new acquisition.
01/06/2009 4:44 pm
Love the '48 Ford Coupe. DM, are you looking?
USAF 1958-62
01/06/2009 4:44 pm
He did a great job....love to see that DM
01/06/2009 4:47 pm
What a sweet Merc! Yes Danbury, how about it?
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
01/06/2009 5:01 pm
WOW! That's a really beautiful piece.
01/06/2009 6:22 pm
All of the above!!
01/06/2009 8:55 pm
Robert, that's a brilliant model. Tell us more about Steve Amos, please.
01/06/2009 11:51 pm
YES YES YES !!
02/06/2009 2:51 am
Yes, come on DM! This is a must have. Robert, thanks for sharing.
John Bono
North Jersey
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02/06/2009 6:48 am
Steve Amos
I only know of Steve through frineds who had purchased his models. I'm in Northern California, and he was in Southern California, and sadly, we never did meet. From what I do know, he teamed up with master model builder the late Olaf Wahl. Steve did the masters and made very small runs in resin, between 10 and 20 each, Of the models made, I only know of the ones I have. Besides the Merc shown here that was mastered from a IMC 48 Ford plastic kit, I also have a 40 Ford convert and a 46 Ford Sportsman Woody. Even though DM has done both the Fords, it does not take way from their uniqueness and craftsmanship.
I do know others who knew Steve personally, and I certainly do want to learn more about him and his projects. I'll share what I learn.
I do have one more 46 Merc, and its one of one. It was made to replicaste a full size car once owned by master collector, the late Bill Harrison.
The models I have were all badly damaged when the origional owner passed away and his collection was very poorly handled. The Mercs have been restored, as has the Ford convert, but the Ford Sportsman has yet to hit the repair shop, being the most heavily damaged,
We put lots of love and care into our models, and its sad when those that pick up after our departure dont realize how fragile our models are.
I'll post photos of the other Steve Amos models as time permits.
02/06/2009 9:01 am
just absolutly superb what a great model builder
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