Construction of a Continental Mark II model, scale 1:12

[Westy Pre-Lit]

This was posted on here a few years ago now but I can't remeber who posted it unfortunatly.

I've watched the updates ever since and it's now really starting to take shape. The level of detail and workmanship is just superb.

Enjoy.

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/145354-construction-o...

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Wednesday 21st November 06:16

[ceebmoj]

wow

[ktcanuck]

Talk about awesome craftsmanship!

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Although the updates are regular they are quite slow but it's not surprising really due to the level of detail, the guy must have the patience of a saint.

Superb isn't it.

[impish]

The Mark described was introduced as a 1956 model, I believe, and was shown in the dealership where my Dad bought his 1955 Mercury. I was then 13, but distinctly recall him describing the Mark's attributes, one of which was said to be a stainless steel exhaust system, the piping of which was routed INSIDE the vehicle's frame!

I have always wondered about the truth of that claim! impish

[roger zimmermann]

impish said:

The Mark described was introduced as a 1956 model, I believe, and was shown in the dealership where my Dad bought his 1955 Mercury. I was then 13, but distinctly recall him describing the Mark's attributes, one of which was said to be a stainless steel exhaust system, the piping of which was routed INSIDE the vehicle's frame!

I have always wondered about the truth of that claim! impish

I'm the fool who is doing the Mark II scale model.
The exhaust pipes are not routed inside the frame but outside, between the frame's side members and rocker panels. There is not a lot of space but enough for 1 3/4" pipes.

Roger

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Hi Roger welcome to PH's

Like many others I'm sure, I haven't registered to the site your thread is on but, as said, I have keenly watched it from the beginning.

The updates never fail to amaze me of your skills, craftmanship and patience........If it was me it would have been thrown in the bin by now having lost my temper.

Keep up the good work, it's a cracking piece.

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Monday 6th February 19:21

[roger zimmermann]

Thank you for the welcome Westy Pre-Lit!
Thank you also for looking at what I'm doing, probably on the AACA forum. My appearance here will be rather limited; I found this forum by accident and I wanted to correct the exhaust routing assumption; therefore I had to register...
As you noticed, progress are rather slow; that's the price to pay when doing all the parts one by one.
A trick for the required patience: the goal is sure to have a completed car's model, but each part is an accomplishment for itself; otherwise it would not be quite sane as the way is very long!

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Thought I'd give this thread a bump for those that haven't seen it yet.

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/145354-construction-o...

As ever the level of detail is astounding.

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Wednesday 21st November 06:17

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Well after 8 years of watching the construction and 85 pages in, the build is sadly coming to a near end so thought I'd give it another bump.

Again the quality is just incredible.

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/145354-construction-o...

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Wednesday 21st November 06:22

[eccles]

That was an engrossing couple of hours reading that lot!
Amazing skills and details involved.

[silverfoxcc]

Not getting on google at all just the chasing arrow for the last 10 mins

[henryk001]

Fabulous workmanship. I’ve read some of the thread and looking forward to reading it all on the weekend. The degree of commitment to detail is very rarely seen nowadays.Total admiration. Bravo.

[silverfoxcc]

Logged in now

That is beautiful

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Glad you're enjoying it, the level of detail is just fantastic I'm sure you'll agree.

[stevep944]

I've read the whole thread over the last few days, utterly staggering! I cannot comprehend the level of skill and commitment required to build a model like that from scratch. Working electric windows and seats, unbelievable!! Roger is a very talented man.