1913 MERCER RACEABOUT TYPE 35

[MrT]

Here is my little entry to the HR II campaign. This is a 1/16 scale Mercer Raceabout by Fuman. Here are my start up pictures plus some of the real thing.

Terry B)

 

[moon puppy]

One thing is for sure, no one can say you're stuck in a rut Terry.

 

[MrT]

One thing is for sure, no one can say you're stuck in a rut Terry.

Ha! Well there has to be more going on here then wings and tracks.

Terry B)

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[Sherman 18]

SWEET!

 

[nerdling]

Now that car is a work of art

 

[MrT]

Now that car is a work of art

Well not yet.

Terry B)

 

[Paulw]

One thing is for sure, no one can say you're stuck in a rut Terry.

Ha! Well there has to be more going on here then wings and tracks.

Terry B)

What ever gave you that idea?

 

[lupanzer]

...just cool...

Luiz

 

[MrT]

One thing is for sure, no one can say you're stuck in a rut Terry.

Ha! Well there has to be more going on here then wings and tracks.

Terry B)

What ever gave you that idea?

 

[MrT]

...just cool...

Luiz

 

[MrT]

Went to work on the engine and replaced the plastic kit valve sprints with new metal ones.

Terry B)

 

[Sherman 18]

Valve springs look good Terry.

Did you use springs or coil some wire around a tube or something?

:drinks

 

[MrT]

Valve springs look good Terry.

Did you use springs or coil some wire around a tube or something?

:drinks

Wire around a tube.

Thanks!

B)

 

[MrT]

Well gentleman at the risk of boring you here is another engine update. I added the intake and carb.

Terry B)

 

[moon puppy]

Kinda boring...not.

 

[Sherman 18]

Very nice Terry.

What paint are you using for the copper?

 

[MrT]

Very nice Terry.

What paint are you using for the copper?

Tamiya Metallic Brown

B)