Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 An old Tamiya kit from my stash, (copyright date says 1982, but I thought I picked it up mid 90s) just got around to building it because I wanted something "quick" after my last in depth project. This is molded in a metallic silver/grey plastic that I found to be VERY brittle, and I did end up breaking/cracking several pieces as I worked with them. There are fairly heavy mold seems that run along the upper fenders at all corners, along the side roof lines, etc. I thought I got them all, but one area showed up really bad near the rear trunk drivers side, but I was too far into the paint work for a shelf build to strip it. The paint is Scalefinishes Mercedes Diamond Blue, and given that I am not a great photographer, it looks more silver in these pics that in person. Battery and spark-plugs wired, plumbed the water reservoir tank, swapped out the wheels for parts box items but kept the kit tires. Other than some light weathering, that is is. It has a 5.0 V8, and only leaks a little oil. Not bad, as the plates read 1996. The chassis did get a few more washes of dust and dirt. I added calipers that could be seen through the wheels, widened the wheel wells as the kits left too large of a gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 This looks AWESOME!!!! -excellent weathering, detail, and finish!!! -I too like to do simple builds in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Good looking Mercedes. I like the color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Great looking M-B, remember when that kit came out, one guy in the Verlinden club, (who later built display models for Tamiya Europe), made one in metallic green it was awesome, he was an artist with an airbrush...sadly I Iost track of him, but was told that he stopped with the hobby altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 What a great and realistic looking MB. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Fantastic Mercedes! You did a fine job here. The wheels are a nice touch and add a sporty look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 All of the above. Perfect weathering on the greasy bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Great looking MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The dusty weathering of the chassis looks just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid896 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Really nice build and a rare kit, nice to see them still getting built after all those years in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Very nice work on a classic Tamiya kit. I am planning a "drug lord special" version of this kit...pearl white over red interior with AMG wheels. Straight out of Miami Vice. Unless I'm mistaken, those are BMW Alpina wheels... good-looking and ironic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks everyone. It was a fun build. Thanks for the source on three wheels Jason, I could not recall. I had three sets from somewhere in my wheel stash, that were unplated. About 15 years ago I sent two sets off to Chrometech thinking I would use them "someday". When you start yours, if it is cast in the metallic grey, be careful, it is very brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBXPilot Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Very nice work! I love those big ol pillarless coupes. Great cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Cool, I had a 280E when I lived in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks everyone. I think it would be a fun 1:1 to drive, maybe even supe it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 11/25/2017 at 11:09 PM, FabbricaP said: Good looking Mercedes. I like the color x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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