Request advice, got a 49 merc car model for Xmas

Well the merc also came with a second engine.

A Chrysler engine. Anybody want to guess what kind?

So I went out to buy supplies:
Spray paint 2 cans at $6.19 each
Testors paint bottles X5 at $1.59 each
Model master paint bottles X2 at $3.79
Knife $3.99
Brushes $ 8.98
Thinner $ 10.99 - I am returning
Clear spray can $5.79
Some cragars $ $3.99
Testor paint kit (8 colors) $14.99
Glue $2.79
& a willy's drag coop for the blown Hemi, suspension, etc for parts $25


This an expensive hobby to try and rekindle.

I will buy some thin tape from the autoparts store to cover the trim I paint in order to paint the body - a deep dark red. Which seems to be the most popular color of cars in the parking lot at work.

Any suggestions for interior, under carriage, and engine bay & uploading pictures from my phone while on vacation are most welcome & would be greatly appreciated.

:)