1964 Mercury Marauder 427 Hardtop 3n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Interior Chrome Trim AMT

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A CLASSIC FASTBACK GEM: AMT’s 1/25 scale 1964 Mercury Marauder is the perfect 3 in 1 customizing project for serious builders who are looking for a nostalgic build. Add it to your collection today!
LOADED WITH OPTIONS: The 1964 Marauder is a sweet ride for classic car builders. Fully paintable, it includes an ALL NEW sheet of authentically detailed water-slide decals. Build stock, custom or racing versions using optional features, including: Adonis grille, roll pan, hood scoops, custom grille, custom steering wheel, back light straps, roll bar cage, Marauder engine, bucket seats custom head rests, custom wheel hubs, whitewall tires, and more. Wrapped up nicely in vintage-styled packaging!
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale, 170+ Parts, 8.5 inches long once assembled. Parts molded in white, clear and transparent red, with black vinyl tires. Some parts are chrome plated. Plastic model kit paint and cement required. Paint guide included in kit. Skill Level 2.
THE PERFECT PRESENT: Don't know what to get dad for his birthday? Or maybe you have an avid hobbyist or collector in your life. This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion!
The Mercury Marauder is an automobile nameplate that was used by three distinct full-size cars produced by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Deriving its name from the most powerful engines available to the Mercury line, the Marauder was marketed as the highest-performance version of the full-size product range.
During its first production run, the Mercury Marauder was a trim option on standard Mercury coupes; the equivalent of the Ford Galaxie 500 and 500/XL, the Marauder was given a "fastback" rear roofline. For the 1966 model year, the Marauder was replaced by the similar Mercury S-55; remaining the counterpart of the 500XL, the S-55 transitioned the Marauder from a trim option to a distinct model.
For its second production run, the Mercury Marauder returned for the 1969 model year as a fastback version of the Mercury Marquis.[1] Designed to bridge the gap between the Mercury Cougar and Continental Mark III, the Mercury Marauder was repackaged as a personal luxury car. After the 1970 model year, the Mercury Marauder was discontinued.
For the 2003 model year, the Mercury Marauder nameplate was revived as a high-performance variant of the full-size Grand Marquis using the Ford Panther platform. After lower than expected sales, the Marauder was discontinued at the end of the 2004 model year. The Mercury Marauder remains the final rear-wheel drive sedan introduced by Ford Motor Company in North America (as of the 2022 model year).
The nameplate marauder is a person engaged in banditry or related activity.
The Mercury Marauder nameplate made its debut as a trim package of each of the four Mercury full-size series, including the Monterey, Montclair, S-55 (1963 only), and Park Lane in the Spring of 1963. For the first time for a mid-year introduction, the Marauder was introduced as a "1963½" model (as was an entire line of new, "sports" models from Ford in many of the existing series). All 1963½ Marauders were hardtops, in both two-door and four-door configurations. The two-door notchback hardtop coupe was listed at US$3,650 ($32,306 in 2021 dollars [4]) and 3,863 were manufactured.
Along with the "sportier" roofline, the Marauder trim package included bucket seats and a center console, similar to its Ford counterpart. However, the base model Marauder came with a front bench seat and a column shift unlike the S-55 package.
For 1964, the availability of Mercury Marauder expanded to four-door hardtops; along with two-doors, four-door hardtops also included a fastback roofline. The "Breezeway" roofline models continued as before.
Shared with the rest of the Mercury sedan line, the Mercury Marauder was powered by Ford "FE-Series" V8 engines, shared with the big Fords and the Thunderbird. A 390 cubic-inch Marauder V8 was standard, with a 427 cubic-inch Super Marauder V8 replacing a 406 V8 in 1964. Along with 3-speed and 4-speed manual transmissions, a 3-speed "Merc-O-Matic" automatic transmission was offered.

[@mg1342mg]

Crazy 'bout a Mercury. What a lovely color.

[@richardlee1092]

Great job Chris! I cut my teeth on this type kit! And much to my parents “HORROR “ I was cranking these out every couple of weeks, and they would shell out another $1.50 or so for another. It was great fun! Thanks Mom and Dad! Thanks for the trip down memory lane and your review!

[@SpeedKing49]

Cool lookin classic, like that color choice.

[@kennyspaulding796]

I thought the coral color option was out by '64 but anyway this looks fantastic.

[@thomassmolenski2600]

WOW love the Decals

[@od1452]

Good color choice. I remember the trophies started as a extra in many AMT kits . Thanks.

[@mikehedrick7223]

I built this when it came out in 1964 I was 12yrs old. painted it maroon. back then all we had was tube glue. didn't have much in spray paint. the cut out in center of the fire wall is suppose to have a metal clip that attaches to the hood and keeps the hood up when opened. great build.

[@geraldgerhardstein2170]

Yes, I remember those “c” springs that went up against the firewall and the hood. AMT’s are famous for this spring retention system, and to this day with repop kits like this Merc, there are the tabs molded in place, but NO “C” retention spring. Its been so long , I can not remember if the MPC, or Revell’s used that same setup. Sometimes AMT’s “c” spring would just NOT fit correctly and end up tossing the C spring. Wish I would have kept as many as I tossed !

[@thathobbyguy6774]

Amazing Build! I love the old Marauder’s, especially this specific year. I say this is a perfectly built kit.

[@jimyannuzzios7983]

That’s a cool car!!! Would be nice to see your collection of what’s on display.. I’m sure you have a lot of nice pieces!

[@gpiano88]

One glamourous car, one glamorous model. Looks even better than the promos I used to get from Ford.

[@charliebowman785]

An unforgettable old school model. I really loved those models which were fixed with a set of screws. Had something magic and were like "perfect assembly"

[@maryfiltz800]

That's a nice build - very different color.

[@crashey2224]

You should do a video of all the models you have built

[@wordsmith9124]

Hi, Chris. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm 72, been building model cars since I was a teenager competing in contests, etc. Covid has gotten me to open up all those old kits I never built, and I've been having fun the last two years. I've seen a lot of super-detailed contest winners, but I agree with your credo of "build it for yourself and have fun." Keep up the good work! 👍 ~Bruce

[@chrisC052]

Wow AMT wasn't messing around with that decal sheet, plenty of cool decals for other builds. Also so many extra parts for the spare box collection. All around awesome build and kit.

[@ToddHLHG]

Another fun and great video...I really enjoy working on my builds while watching your videos!

[@thomastramontano3570]

I love the old 3 in one kits I built many of them as a kid. what made them great was all the custom parts and the decals. Even if you did not use all the parts it was so cool to have them. That what is missing in the new kits. The Fun Is Missing.

[@davidbarr49]

FYI, seat belts (lap belts only) became mandatory in 1964 for US cars, so your config is correct. I enjoy your channel, watch it all the time.

[@rickzinck9326]

Nice job on your Merc Chris. These old school old tool kits are what I grew up with. I always loved all the extra goodies & doo dads that were included in these kits. Have a good W/E pal.

[@roydeangibson7422]

Chris, I’ve been following for many years. You have a GREAT SKILL. Thank you for your motivation.

[@ronroberts2453]

Sweet build Chris, I love the color! Nice to have an excellent decalsheet for this release, thanks Round2!!

[@cj6666666999]

I really need to get this soon, my grandfather had a 64 parklane breezeway sedan. I had one of these when they were rereleased over a decade ago but lost it since then

[@tygrkhat4087]

The surfboard says California; the paint scheme says Florida. Sweet build Chris.

[@johngligo4049]

Absolutely incredible build Chris! That Coral is beautiful! Keep it up!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Nice build - GREAT COLOR CHOICE. My last year in school was 1964 and these were popular. The coral paint and white interior is CLASSIC. The "brag" was it has a Police Interceptor Engine. Thanks again, Chris. After I build mine I'll put it in my new portable "cooler box" compressor refrigerator and it will be CHILL. Two videos in one Saturday - we hit the Jackpot!

[@bethcook8582]

Chris, I love every one of your builds. When ever I want to see a new kit buildup I come to your site. I cant wait to see the next one. Keep up the great work.

[@timarthur9425]

Great review and always an awesome build.coral fabulous .built his kit many times very happy to see it reissued.thanks Chris Peace.

[@ruy1050]

The kind of car I like and the kind of kit I like. And in the post I like. Thanks for sharing.

[@trumpet3829]

I know that this isn't the most modern-tooled kit by any means and it does have its fit issues here and there, but this is a great looking kit once it is finished. Good job, man! And the coral colour looks stunning on this beautiful car. Amazing. Well done, Sir!

[@RamBoyToy]

Great job Chris,love watching ur vids every night it relaxes me after a long days work,keep them coming .28 yrs later im starting up again

[@johnpitts9836]

Another great build Chris. I own a Mercury. Have always love the Mercury sorry Ford stopped building them. The Cougar XR7. WOW.it would fly. Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

DAM!!!!! that is BEAUTIFUL 😍 love the color

[@davidpayne4315]

Another awesome job Chris stay safe and positive keep up the great work

[@toddburlingame2186]

Great job. With the right backdrop she would look real.

[@seeds4hobbies]

Great looking Marauder, nice job!

[@larmar]

Mine was black loved that car. Huge back seat and trunk.

[@ronaldhuff635]

what a beautiful car! nice work, i love the "old series" a,m,t, and this one looks marvelous! cant wait to build one for my self,,

[@davidhinkson8856]

Once again, that outdoor picture looked like the real thing!

[@hpiguy]

That one was the real car, the one I took the idea of the coral paint from. Thanks!

[@ghoster3078]

In 1968 I bought a black one from the town baker! Loved that car it had a 352 ci. Would love to have it today.

[@kennyspaulding796]

Haven't built as many kits as you but quite a few and have never seen drum brakes like that in a kit kinda makes me want to build it as it's jacked up with wheels removed getting brake work done. Now see what you gone and done? You made me have an idea,🤔 now I gotta get this kit too. Just for that I'm gonna subscribe

[@ghoster3078]

I built the first kit with the left front wheel off. This was a stock car build. My second kit will be my first real car it was black and red interior.

[@markbehr88]

Excellent kit. I wish they would release a lot more of these stock curbside kits esp the old acetate Johan ones but in normal plastic.

[@almoffat7504]

Looks good Chris you have done an excellent job as always 👍🇦🇺

[@JohnW1711stock]

My brother built this kit back in 65. The NASCAR version had belts to hold down the hood. Cool kit.

[@sherlock7282]

FYI: Seat belts became standard equipment on all passenger cars for the 1964 model year, by Federal law. They had been optional on some cars since the mid-1950s & only for the front seats.

[@gojoe2833]

Right, except the law took effect on cars built after January 1. Our '64 Fairlane Sports Coupe was built in October of 1963 and it didn't have the front lap belts

[@wraith20072007]

Looks great Chris, perfect choice for the body color and interior.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@richardneale246]

A great retro kit, with fantastic decal sheet. Will be awhile before this kit is here in Great Britain. Will put it on my 'want' list. Thanks for the build video. Wondered what HPIGUYS meant. Now you explained it, it's obvious. 😃😃😃😃

[@ronaldplesz7994]

It took Round2 to correct the original box art.Originally, pictured was a Mercury Montclair Marauder but once you opened the box it contained the Park Lane Marauder.About time they did this from 1964!

[@SwindonSwine]

I'm only into 10:25 as of writing this, but I appreciate this build video so much! I really like how you are showing your way of dealing with annoying things like flashes and other casting imperfections

[@Dany-oj2jv]

Your a genius bro,love all your video,i'm 66 and i am getting younger watching you my friend,doing what i love the best but since i shake like crazy i can't do that anymore,so sad... thanks for sharing. ;-)

[@stevegrenot5289]

Love this car Build. Going to get one or two of them.

[@bradbrevelle6257]

Good build. Looks like the AMT Galaxy 500.

[@smittysmat7826]

I have an actual real Mercury Marauder. Mine is a 63, but besides the front end, it’s almost identical to the 64. Very cool model!

[@jerryrollins512]

Very nice kit and job of assembly. Remember the older AMT kits. Had to do dome sanding and minor fit work. Like find one of these '64 Merc's. It will look nice as an accessory to complement my '64 Park Lane Marauder Convertible.

[@davearmstrong1932]

Fun Fact ,1963 was the first year for seatbelts in Fords

[@kennyspaulding796]

Yes, lapbelts would have been a available option at that time.

[@ProjectMercuryMarauder]

And that was only a option at the time…. My 1963 Mercury Marauder doesn’t have factory seatbelts!

[@donragan6569]

I use the same paint that you use. My problem is getting paint to dry completely. Maybe cause I’m 77. I clean the plastic with Simple Green. I do enjoy your videos and was amazed to learn that Super Clean removes unwanted chrome. Thanks for reading. sincerely, Don Ragan in NC

[@dalesharpy9197]

I remember screwing the chassis and body together as well the axles lol! Man they were tough models in the head on crash derby we had after we got bored lol! Kids!

[@richardwilcox2135]

Super build !! 10÷ !

[@trevorupton241]

Love your videos keep up the great work.Helps me get motivated to get into building

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trevorupton241]

@@hpiguy yw

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Cool stuff always thanks 😎

[@craigwellsjr3968]

Looks awesome! Thank you Chris for a lot of your tips. I use a lot of them. Like the silver sharpe around the windows.

[@modelermark172]

Nice stock build, and good choice of color, Chris! That said, those custom front and rear ends, along with the wheel covers provided are awesome options that just scream "Retro-Space Age Dream Car!" (The only things missing are a complete, clear bubbletop; a control stick instead of a steering wheel; and maybe a turbine engine.) I may just have to get two of these beauties . . . .

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Fantastic job Chris, as always bud! Keep rockin them model’s out buddy!

[@toddw6716]

Nice job

[@biker_mike50]

Another great build Chris

[@vichetdragoncars3186]

Another interesting video

[@DaSoulmann]

I had a very loose fitting set of tires for one of my models and used Mod Podge on the inside, to hold them to the rims.

[@chrisC052]

👍👍👍 the body and interior paint was amazing. Definitely have to pick up that coral paint.

[@norherman]

super model. I'm surprised you are still using testors. You must have a big stash of it. For me the stuff just doesn't flow or settle down like the old stuff.

[@jeffsikes5312]

I HAVE A FEW OF THEASE KITS ONE BLUE PRINTER KIT AND THREE IN THE OLS SCHOLL AMT BOXES TALL NAROW ONES FROM THE EARLY TO LATE 90S !!!.

[@gojoe2833]

Chris, front lap belts were installed in all domestically sold cars manufactured after January 1, 1964. So this car would have had them, either standard after January 1st or as a factory option before then...Bill H.

[@ProjectMercuryMarauder]

Awesome!!!!

[@doublenickelbob]

Great job, great video Chris, could you build a custom one next?

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Another classic build mate👍

[@f62darkstar]

Gotta love the infamous testors silver.....does your silver take days to dry?? or maybe I have a bad bottle

[@kennyspaulding796]

I've ran into that too a couple of times. I would also like to know what causes that.

[@purpurahaze9179]

I've had that happen too also had it happen with their gold

[@loraphillips8588]

you did the Dyno Don Nicholson's Mercury's drag cars but with as many cars you have built its ez to forget

[@fernandoferreiradossantos4808]

This black liquid called "panel line" can be used in the low relief that outlines the doors and the trunk

[@danielbritton8588]

Some styles have allure. I was looking at this kit online. I see a men in black car. I thought the thumbnail was oxidized red paint. You know how rouge older pigments went in the sun. Blue oxidized super bad also. Pretty cool kit though.

[@Allessio777]

Don't see any rear view mirrors!...I always have a hard time with them anyhow...

[@joelrooks389]

Hi Chris, love your videos! I have a question. Why did you use black craft paint on the interior instead of Testors or Tamiya paint? Thanks!

[@TI4438]

This might be a good color for a pre-Arnie Christine. What do you think?

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Great video and build, you did an awesome job on it! I am looking for a body for the 1/25 scale AMT/ERTL 1966 Ford Fairlane GT/GTA. If anyone has a body they could part with just reply here, please. I will see it and contact you to work out the price, shipping, etc. Thanks!

[@dustdevl3404]

Have a quick question: Is there a reason (aside maybe from personal preference) why you don't use the Liquid Chrome for the window and windshield trim? When I built models as a kid it bugged me no end that the silver painted exterior trim wasn't as shiny as the chrome parts. Love your builds. Edit: Never mind, I asked that before I got to the point you explained it. LOL.

[@gojoe2833]

I have 2 of these original kits...one's a hardtop, the other's a convertible. Strange, the transmission in the kit is an automatic, yet the interior looks like it has a clutch:-)

[@ruy1050]

I believe the third pedal is the parking brake. It's smaller than the center pedal.

[@glennhales7302]

How do you dry your paint??

[@hpiguy]

I will place items in a food dehydrator at 110 and that helps dry it faster.

[@rogerc.roberts4705]

Really surprised the coral paint did not sell more on the real Mercs, perhaps it was a "Spring Release" (released in April)? Saw exactly two back then. Two years ago a local body shop got one in for a moderate restore and put it uo for sale. I TRIED and simply could not come up with enough momey to even attempt the purchase. How many times have you wanted, badly, to purchase a car simply because of the color of the paint? I used Rustolum's coral on my kit. Lot of work...

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Nice!

[@thomasanders5823]

A nice video.Got a question I know that you use rattlecan paints.I was wondering if you could recommend a product that removes the paint from a model. I hear a number of different suggestions and the majority of them say Purple Power i would like your suggestion . thank you.

[@MrSmatterband]

Too bad they don't come with the "Breezeway" roof as a separate option. Would love to have one on the dash in my 1964 Monterey.

[@geraldgerhardstein2170]

Hi Chris, luv the coral color ! I have adopted many many ways to do things for a great turn out. My question to you, have you ever ran into superglue that just WIL NOT glue things together. Seems like the glue NEVER takes and puts 2 pieces together. Now I know there is spray activator to set the superglue, but most of the time I do not like using a spray to get things to stay together. But the question is : do you ever run into a super glue that just will NOT keep pieces together? If so what is the problem ? Lol. If you set the crappy superglue overnight with a clamp , it will set almost bulletproof, but brother sometimes you need an instant grip between two or 3 parts. In those non stick episodes with super, I have always reverted back to the old orange testers that we grew up with, that ALWAYS welds those parts together. But what about that crappy superglue ? We’ve come light years with etched metal, you can even read the writing on a 1/35 scale German P.38 pistol, but super glue that will not adhere ?

[@marcelocampos8935]

I love your builds. A question: did you use or not gloss varnish after paint the body of the car? Thanks

[@MrCocg1]

He did mention he used 2 coats of the Pledge (Future) floor polish.. Often his choice..

[@marcelocampos8935]

@@MrCocg1 future at the body paint? Ok.. thanks friend

[@MrCocg1]

@@marcelocampos8935 At the end after completion he coats it with a brush and lets it sit..

[@marcelocampos8935]

@@MrCocg1 nice tip. Thanks

[@joelbrower6547]

Coral Testors craft paint? Did you have to clear coat it?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍

[@joemccarthy4532]

As for the coral paint what was the brand ? I LOVE it

[@SuperTigertank]

I see the kit STILL has the horrible area of sinkage on the passenger side front fender, I’ve got an original release of this kit with this issue and thought this may have been addressed with the rerelease 😐

[@purpurahaze9179]

I know it sucks , it's a pain to fix because right by the fender badge

[@garyparker2969]

NO THEY'RE STILL LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Nice build great color to you don't see many of these in the wild either..

[@maxperron6463]

I got to know i am a new modeler and i got to know how you glue the chrome i struggle with it even sanding off the chrome and trying to attach it that way can you do a quick video on this

[@hpiguy]

I use super glue to attach chrome.

[@maxperron6463]

@@hpiguy i always hear super glue is bad for chrome any particular brand that you use

[@hpiguy]

@@maxperron6463 If you glop it on it will cloud the chrome. I use cheapo dollar store brand glue, apply it carefully and rarely have issues. If it clouds, a coat of Quick Shine or Future Floor Polish will clear it up.

[@maxperron6463]

@@hpiguy do you use super glue on smaller parts as well like the distributor caps and stuff also shit your putting on at the end steering wheels stuff like that

[@davidtoups4684]

Why do you prime white molded parts with flat black rather than a white or light gray when you're going to paint them white? Seems counter-intuitive. If the part had been molded in red, it might make sense. Also, what color did you spray the body with? It looks to be a close match for the factory color "Bittersweet".

[@Merylstreep1949]

Lol 8 billion custom parts and one set of wheels....hard to believe as AMT used to put at least 2 types Best one is one of the original 69 Cobra kit as I think it has 4 or 5 different tire choices