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12/01/2018 11:26 am
Well after 20 months of a lot of on and off, mostly off playing with this project
I have completed it! A lot of frustration. Anyway I wanted a 1949 Mercury station wagon for my woodie collection and now have it. By the time I was done two Road Champs '50 Ford wagons, one Franklin Mint '50 Ford station wagon, and two Universal hobbies 1949 Mercury coupes had given their lives. The Road Champs wagon was the bases for the cowl back and making something out of it at least to me was like trying to make a silk purse out a sows ear. Deep woodgrain groves to get rid of in the "wood "sections, opening and reshaping the windshield area among many other challenges. The Franklin '50 wagon gave up the upper tailgate section with some rework, and with rework, some of the seats. The front doors were the biggest challenge with the upper panel of the door being made with the upper part of the Mercury coupe door and wood framing from the Road Champs wagon along with sheet styrene and LOTS of patients. The wheel/tire sets were made from the modification of the coupe wheels to fit tires from a '48 Yat Ming Ford woodie. Those tires had the correct diameter and width of whitewall. The floor pan was a combination of floors from all three of different cars. Gregory Dunn came thru with the taillights which were from the Motor City '50 Ford station wagon. Anyway I hope you enjoy it! Woodie wagons forever!
Early on, the mess.
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At last a 1949 Mercury station wagon in Biscay Blue.
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12/01/2018 11:46 am
Well done, Curtis. I admire both your skills and your perseverance. Your results are a treasure.
12/01/2018 11:57 am
Curtis, what an incredible job
At first I thought the pictures of the finished product were pictures of a real wagon and then I would scroll down to pictures of your model! Do you have any more pictures of the construction progress? A truly amazing accomplishment! Talk about perfection and attention to detail as well as fine craftsmanship. What a beauty.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
12/01/2018 12:38 pm
Great job Curtis. Beautiful model most skilfully done
12/01/2018 12:52 pm
Looks great! Really like the colors you chose for your project.
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
12/01/2018 1:02 pm
One thing for sure......What an incredible finish to your labors.
12/01/2018 1:08 pm
That is fantastic! What a great job.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/01/2018 1:23 pm
Absolutely brilliant work (and posting), Curtis! A masterful job.
12/01/2018 5:00 pm
Looks fantastic!
12/01/2018 5:08 pm
Nice work, Curtis!
You even have the stainless bolts in the maple beams.
12/01/2018 8:15 pm
Like JK said, beautiful job.
13/01/2018 1:04 am
Your woodie
As a woodie fan too, can't help but agree with everyone else about the quality of your workmanship. Great stuff, well worth the effort and I love the colour choice.
Let's hope the ASPCW* doesn't get to hear about all the woodies that died in the making of your creation though. LOL!
Could I ask what book you used for reference; I've checked my maroon coloured jacketed books and I don't seem to have it.
*American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Woodies.
Roger
13/01/2018 2:44 am
Always enjoy seeing your craftsmanshipp Curtis! (I'm in your will, right?) 🙂
13/01/2018 4:30 am
Excellent work, a pleasure to see such a beautiful model!
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
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