peekay Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) This is my latest effort. It's Tomy of Japan's fantastic kit in 1.32nd scale, which comes with PE parts and the window frames already chromed. The only parts I've added are the antenna, minimal plumbing and the MB star on the back - there's a PE part in the kit but I preferred this chrome decal from Global Toy. You have a choice of decals or PE for the scripts - I preferred the decals. The fit of the "Flügeltüren" (doors) isn't perfect but a more skilled modeler might be able to improve that. There are authentic looking but non-functional chrome stanchions to permanently hold the doors open but I left them off so I can display the car open or closed. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Here it is next to a 1.24th model... Hosted on Fotki Edited August 7, 2017 by peekay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg K Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 wow, that's a superb build. usually when scaled down to 1:32 and lower, things get a little distorted, but not this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I agree, that Tomy kit build out real nice and your skills turned out a superb small scale build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 wow, that's a superb build. usually when scaled down to 1:32 and lower, things get a little distorted, but not this one.I would also say that's the best job I've seen on what may be the best and most accurate Gullwing kit available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 cant believe, that it is a 1/32! Wow - it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You did an excellent job building that model. it is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Fantastic build of a true classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That is Really a Nice Looking Model ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Awesome build........I almost thought it was the real deal. Nice photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Fine work indeed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Very nice build Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Fantastic looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Stunning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I agree, that Tomy kit build out real nice and your skills turned out a superb small scale build. Great build as usual !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Even though I'm not a Mercedes Benz guy, I have to admit that I've always liked this body style. And WOW, this build is excellent! If you didn't say it, I would have never ever guessed that it's 1/32 scale model, to me it looks just like a well detailed 1/25 kit looks. Very nice work all over on it. Nice and smooth paint job with sharp details. Looks very realistic to me.Maybe this is the best 1/32 scale build I've ever seen. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thanks so much everyone! BTW It has become a tradition with me that I screw up the very last detail to go on a model. I make mistakes randomly throughout a build, as I'm sure most of us do, but I can pretty much rely on the last piece being problematic. In this case it was the decal for the front licence plate loosing a corner. If the model were in 1.25th I would have had a replacement at hand but I don't have spares in this scale. I also have the Jaguar SS100 from this series and there was a Ferrari 250GTO and an early Porsche, a speedster if memory serves. The Jag is a spectacular, multi-media kit and I've made a start on it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Very nice Pete, youd never believe it was 1/32, that jaguar looks interesting too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 EBAY (US) ALERT! The MB kit for $23 with one hour to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Wow, Peter. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Excellent! Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Wow, I can't match that in 1/24! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 OMG looks super nice！ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 An excellent rendition of one of my all-time favourite cars.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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