[Mercedes Benz 350 Gull Wing 1955]

A spectacular job on a terribly inaccurate kit. You really turned it into a silk purse.

[1/16 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by Italeri]

I'm a bit confused by the photo. The dashboard looks like it came from a 300SLR or prototype. Not used in production cars.

[1/16 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by Italeri]

On 9/21/2023 at 11:11 AM, Mittagskind said:

You are right. Maybe an early version. Look here.

The curved "gooseneck" shift lever was used only on the first 50 examples of the Gullwing.

[Lindberg 48 Lincoln]

Very nice. You've turned a funky old Pyro kit into a big success.

[Monogram Mercedes 540K]

Great job. I'd like to see more interior and engine detail.

[Airfix 1/12 Bentley Blower]

7 hours ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Thanks for your reply Francois.

I think you already know of John Teresi's Bentley build that I have also followed, and I will now also be following your build.

Also I will be looking at what Nick is developing to sell for the Bentley. One of the things he has been working on is a replacement radiator shell where Airfix got the position of the Bentley badge hopelessly wrong. It is one of those things that has been criticised many times down the years. The funny thing is that Airfix changed the number plate a few years back but did not correct the radiator shell at the time.

It was about the registration number, the original one now owned by Ralph Lauren. One of the executives at Airfix, a Bentley owner, had them change the number to the one he had. They didn't spend the money to make other changes.

[Mercedes 300SL Gullwing]

Spectacular job. You clearly did your homework.

[What were the first models you can remember building?]

[1936 Bugatti Type 57SC #57383]

Bburago made a pretty faithful 1:18 diecast of Rodney Clarke's road-modified T59 Bugatti  (actually closer to 1:14). The biggest challenges to accuracy are making the chain assembly for the brakes and the piano wire wheels (I got one of the last sets that were made by the only source I know). However, there are 1:32 kits, available with replacement wheels for the Bugatti Tank.  

[1924 Delage GP - a what ?]

On 9/22/2022 at 6:52 PM, absmiami said:

Tragic that the various T50 and T57 series Bugattis remain unkitted in 24th scale - that’s gotta change some day … I absolutely love the Atalante …

Bburago has kit versions of their diecasts.

[Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing n° 417, class winner of 1955 Mille Miglia - Based on the Tamiya 1:24 kit]

Spectacular. The plaid pattern on the seats is dead-on; how did you make it? It took me a long time to re-create it on my computer.

[Delahaye 135 Chapron 1938, 1:24 Heller kit]

Wow.

[1934 Deusenberg Roadster]

Beautiful work.

[1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing]

FYI, the door windows and chrome surrounds on the 1:1 could be popped out of the car, with the vent windows remaining.  https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1954-57-mercedes-benz-300-sl

PS: The windows can be stored in special bags and placed on the shelf behind the seats.  My point is you don't have to mess with the windows if you don't want to.

 

 

[Jo-Han Mercedes 500K]

A small warning here. The first edition kit on the left is superb with little to no flash, seams you can ignore, and is molded in the correct color on shiny plastic that may only require a clear coat. The reissued boxing on the right is molded in bright red, and the one I have is loaded with flash and incomplete plating on some chrome parts.

[Jo-Han Mercedes 500K]

Nice job, and you clearly did your homework. It's a great, accurate kit made with access to the actual car. As for the Monogram 540K coupe, it's not very accurate, and they just made something resembling the hardtop and plunked it down on their convertible version.

[1935 Mercedes- Benz 500K By: "Johan"]

Great job on a rare and controversial subject, which JoHan tooled using access to the original car once owned by Carracciola. Now rotting away in an LA exotic salvage yard.   https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15121386/wheels-of-fortune-the-10m-mercedes-500k-that-vanished-feature/

[1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster]

7 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Very nice model of an iconic automobile, Bernard. Your chosen color brings out those graceful lines very well. This brings me to thinking of using steel wheels and spats,too (first, I wanted to build mine with spoke wheels and without the rear wheel covers...)

Here's one way to do spats with wire wheels... 

[$142,000,000 Mercedes]

Mercedes has designated the money to go into a special scholarship fund. They don't need to part with a jewel in their crown for greed.

[Autoquiz 552 - Finished]

I searched International SUV but nothing came up that looked like this.

[Red-Flag CA770 Limousine]

Nicely done. Also interesting is the fact that the oven control says POEWR. What brand is this?

[1924 Delage GP - a what ?]

Just saw this short video on Facebook and thought you might enjoy it.   https://www.facebook.com/100001200977886/videos/530763371922041

[Fujimi Porsche 356B]

Wow.

[Tamiya 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing"]

Perfect. You nailed it in every way.

[PA. Attorney General files complaint against Internet Hobbies]

The online scams for diecast cars are rampant. They offer models like the hugely expensive Amalgam products for as little as $59.95. I got screwed last year by one Facebook seller and PayPal has never resolved it. I've reported these criminals to Facebook many times, but they never do anything about it.