HotRodaSaurus Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 The question is in the title. The good old grand dictator mobility of choice from the 1960s-70s. Do any of the after market casters produce a 1/25 Mercedes Benz 600 kit? And if so, what would be a detail kit to finish/detail it. Many thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Tamiya does a s600 coupe. It is a two door car with a 12 cylinder engine. I have one of those kits. you are wanting a four door version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, Greg Wann said: Tamiya does a s600 coupe. It is a two door car with a 12 cylinder engine. I have one of those kits. you are wanting a four door version. That's a 90s car..nothing like the old 600 limos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 The 600 Grosser has been done in die cast in many scales; never seen anything in 1/24th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thats the one. I have seen a few in die cast too. As a boy in the 1960s I had the 'Dinky' version, it was painted a deep metallic maroon lacquer . Corgi also made a tiny one compared to the Dinky with working wipers. , they just look out of place in 1/18 with all the 1/24 1/25 stuff. Resin casters produce some pretty rare stuff occasionally such as the Tucker and Austin Metropolitan, I think they maybe missing out not producing this icon of South American Dictator(and elsewhere), but I prefer the short wheelbase rather than the fancy stuff Jeremy Clarkson of the old Top Gear program has one, nicknamed 'The Green Grocer' 16 hours ago, Rob Hall said: The 600 Grosser has been done in die cast in many scales; never seen anything in 1/24th. 16 hours ago, Greg Wann said: Tamiya does a s600 coupe. It is a two door car with a 12 cylinder engine. I have one of those kits. you are wanting a four door version. Thanks Greg but it's the one Rob has posted the pic of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 A 3D printed master would be a good start for a resin casting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 4/7/2018 at 1:48 PM, Greg Wann said: A 3D printed master would be a good start for a resin casting project. Sorry, a bit late replying, so many things on my mind over the last year. I think that is a bit out of my pocket range Greg. Would that be the basis of a small batch production or a 1 off? Many thanks, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 It would be a small batch production in resin. It might be a subject that would sell reasonably well done in 1:25 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young iron Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 No one exists as a kit. Or I would buy a bunch of it. If Revell managed to release a nice 59 Cadillac, they can make a nice W100. Pullman only ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 There's a 3D model at Hum 3D that would be a nice start to make a 3D Printer version. $75 isn't a bad price for a 3D car mesh, but I'm not sure how the creater's rights apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I got the chance to visit Gallery Aaldering in July and among the 360 cars on display was this one:http://www.gallery-aaldering.com/collection/mercedes-benz-600-sunroof-very-original-en/ Many nice shots of it one the site, looks great and for 110 000 Euros I'm only a 109 000 Euros short of buying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Limos are slow but steady sellers . Mat Ling / Sunny has sold US Presidential Limos since the '80's . I would like to see and buy more of these beyond the ones currently available . The Gaz Limo was available in die cast , I've missed it so far . The '90's Lincoln (underscaled for 1/25) die cast sold well . The Same in 1/24 scale with the 2000 Body sold well . The Chinese Parade Car was an early Trumpeter foray into Model Car kits from China . It defies all adhesives known to mankind . Yes , I bought , own and built one . Would I buy a Mercedes Grossier ? My cash flow is a trickle . I would buy a Die Cast cheap on close out V/s a resin .. My reality . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 The closest thing I have ever seen to this is a 1/24 scale slot car body (yes really) of the SEL 6.8 AMG racing car complete with fender flares. I seem to recall it running in rally back in the early 70's. Not cheap at near 90E, but check out Area71 Slotcars on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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