62rebel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 it looks so "real".... but... i see some things that don't seem right for 1:1..... model. Pocher, maybe; or even handbuilt from scratch...... there's a reason you didn't use a full view picture, i'm certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zebra3 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Looks too real to be real but I'm not changing my prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I have to vote model . The emblem in the center of the steering wheel looks to be the scales of justice . Justa whatta kanna car issitt ?? Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 model.....MODEL!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I voted real but the one thing I see that makes me question it is the out of focus area in the lower left of the picture. Looks like it was very close to the lens when it was photographed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I wonder if this is one of Gerald Wingroves masterpieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm going for real on this tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 This one is tough, but I went real. I'd love to see the whole thing though, regardless of real or model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm gonna go with model here- probably 1:12 or 1:8 scale. There's just something about the diamond plate that looks a little... off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I voted model because of the depth of field in the photo. The edge of the interior closest to the camera is blurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fairly close vote. Final vote 29 REAL, 36 MODEL. And you got it... it's a model! 1/5 scale 1928 Mercedes SSK, completely scratchbuilt of metal, brass, etc. the "Wingrove way" (but not by Wingrove). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 A model? Wow, it's very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 knew it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 OMG! That is impressive! Who is the builder? I would very much like to see more of his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 OMG! That is impressive! Who is the builder? I would very much like to see more of his stuff. Never mind. I found it. $42,000! Yea, that is about right for that level of craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wow. That's all I can say! As usual, I was wrong, but anyway that is amazing build. Can't believe that it's model, those pictures just look like real car pictures.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Pete ..its a steal at $42k....its listed for $46,500. 1/5 1928 Mercedes SSK "Speziale". An incredibly complex and large scratchbuilt model made almost entirely from metal from around 4200 (!!) pieces. The body is brass over a wooden frame, just like the real car. It features full engine detail, wired dashboard, wooden running boards, a scale toolkit -nothing is missing on this spectacular museum quality model. A special edition of just 8 have been built for our shop. Each one is being constructed differently (paint, leather, engine colors, options) and will be unique and a one-off. These measure 35" long and weigh about 40lbs. Enquire for more pix and further details. The standard SSK, SSK Touring and SSK Saoutchik are available as well, enquire. $46,500.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) OR for only $23,500. you could get a 300 SL gullwing Love this Cobra..... Edited February 17, 2012 by MikeMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Mike - where did you find the Gullwing shots? Interesting to see the white spaceframe, which was used for factory press releases so you could see it better than the production black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) PM sent...As these are handmade the two shown are different builds. Edited February 18, 2012 by MikeMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno356SC Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 what's the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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