jaymcminn Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 This is Tamiya's 1/24 scale Mercedes 300SL. This kit was an absolute joy to work on... fit and finish were excellent, mold lines were practically non-existent, and the parts count and quality were exactly what you'd expect from Tamiya at its best. The bumpers are so pretty it killed me to leave them off, but the Gullwing just looks so right without them. Rear holes were filled in and the front bumper holes were used for mounts for the driving lamps. The rear license plate mount with integral lights was a spare bit from the Hasegawa Miura kit (seriously, never throw anything away, kids!) and Dutch plates were mostly chosen because the color looks good on the car. Body- color Rudge wheels with Englebert tires from HRM add to the businesslike air of this Mercedes. Paint is Testors Custom Lacquer Chevrolet Silver Blue. I was sweating it a little, as this color is out of production and not easy to find. I'm pretty sure this color doesn't correspond too closely with any original Mercedes colors, but I love it on this car! Interior is the standard Gullwing interior- Navy blue with plaid upholstery inserts. I custom-mixed flocking to get the slightly lighter blue-grey shade of the original carpeting. Upholstery decals are Scale Motorsports (and are brilliant!). I filled the pleats in the seats, as well as the oddly- empty seatbacks, with styrene as the fabric inserts did not have the tuck-n-roll pattern of the full leather seats. Yes, the rear view mirror is askew. And yes, it is now fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 The engine bay was left box-stock, with the exception of trimming the mounting pin on the airbox ahead of the intake manifold to get the unit to sit lower. That piece will be the source of 90% of hood fitment woes... it's really tight under there! Door fitment was a pleasant surprise. It's nearly perfect, and if the car were a darker color you'd never notice the panel lines. I couldn't recommend this kit, or the HRM Rudge wheels, more highly. It's a real work of art and looks wonderful sitting on the shelf. Now I just have to decide... doors open or closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well done. Building one myself now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Beautiful!I agree, that really is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 VERY nice!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks like the real deal, very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Absolutely superb ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 VERY NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Beautiful looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Spectacular work!David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Fabulous in every way !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Beautiful build and it's so clean and SHINY . I wonder what one of those would be like with a big block Chevy or Ford engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Great job and I love the mods you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well. That's pretty darn stunning. I'm gonna have to look for that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I haven't bought the kit yet but I have the Rudge wheels and tires from HRM. I love your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Beautiful build! I 'm just about getting around to building this kit myself. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Stunning, absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks everybody! I actually just ordered another set of these wheels for my Revell of Germany BMW 507 kit. Edited May 25, 2017 by jaymcminn Trying and failing to add quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm not familiar with this HRM place or Rudge wheels. Can you provide some help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Jay, you're just knockin' 'em out the park! Absolutely fabulous, and I have to say your door fitment is 'bout perfect! I've got this one too with the Rudge Wheels and tires from HRM..........I don't know when it'll make it to my worktable though! So many choices to build and not enough time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Your love for this project shows in your craftsmanship. Well done my friend. It's a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Very nice! I wish mine turned out this well.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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