Revell 1/25 scale 1949 Mercs remain popular among custom car modelers, and Bruce Tanaka is no exception. He upgraded his lead sled for hustle with a Ford Shelby GT500 engine, transmission, and suspension and opted for aftermarket wheels and tires. Bruce chose Sherwin Williams colors and applied two coats of black, two coats of color, and two coats of clear over acid-etch primer.