Nells250 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Years ago I purchased a Protar Mercedes W196 kit. And years ago, I attempted to begin it. A little work was done in 2012, and it wasn't until 2014 that I finished it. It was, by far, one of my least favorite builds. It would take a lot of patience, aftermarket, and scratchbuilt parts to make it special. Attached are photos of the results... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I can out very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looks like you fought the good fight, and came out on top. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nells250 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 I wish I could figure out how to rearrange the photos so the in-progress ones are first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Looks good to me. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 X2x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I like this a lot! It's the kit that challenges rather than falls together that makes us better modelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nells250 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 I like this a lot! It's the kit that challenges rather than falls together that makes us better modelers. True... I just wish I had the patience/imagination/money I once had to make a kit like this decent. Still, glad you all think it came out OK! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orrie Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 What color paint did you use for exterior and interior? I normally use Tamiya. Appreciate your help! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 11/18/2016 at 12:04 PM, Nells250 said: I wish I could figure out how to rearrange the photos so the in-progress ones are first... After you download all the pictures you wish to post, look for the insert (lower right) on each picture, have your flashing "I" cursor where you want the picture, then click. I try to download in order, but sometimes skipping around the # to show one part getting assembled, you at least have the option, if all pictures are waiting. I can see why you aren't enthused. First thing are the wheels, you can get the Fernando of Portugal real wire wheels, which would triple the cost of the model. 🙄 Then you would be obligated to scratch build a bunch of modifications, and doom finishing it. When it's on the shelf with other models, it will look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Very nice build execution of an awful kit. I’ve seen these Protar kits at model swap meets and am glad I resisted buying despite the wonderful classic F1 subjects. The wheels/ tires on this 196 are just so wrong. I got to see Juan Manuel Fangio drive this one while chasing Moss in the 300 SLR at the Monterey Historics Laguna Seca in 1986, a wonderful memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 You did a fantastic job on building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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