Gluebomber Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 This is a model of the Mercedes Benz 300SLR driven by Sterling Moss and Juan Fangio in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans. Unfortunately, the worst accident in racing history occurred at this race with over 80 people being killed as the #20 car, otherwise identical to this one driven by Pierre Levegh, went airborne into the crowd and disintegrated. About 7 hours later, while Moss was in the lead, Mercedes withdrew its remaining two cars, leaving the race for Mike Hawthorn to win in a D-Type Jaguar. Mercedes did not return a factory team to Le Mans until 1989. The model is based on the Monogram kit of the car that raced in the Mille Migia. The body was replaced with the resin one from Historic Racing Miniatures that included the mods for Le Mans, primarily the big wind brake behind the cockpit. The engine was wired and plumbed and includes a scratchbuilt fuel injection module. The instrument panel was detailed and the exhaust pipes replaced with aluminum tube. Wire wheels and tires are from MG Models, headlights and fog lights from Czech Truck Model, paint from MCW, and decals from V-R-M. I hope you enjoy the pictures. All comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Beautiful job on this one Engine detail looks spot on... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Beautiful build, and cleanly executed. A historic car for sure, and you did it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That's really spectacular. Those cars are great subjects in all their variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous, excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, ATHU said: Absolutely gorgeous, excellent work!! And.....you will have to change yourhandle from Gluebomber to Master Craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Amazing Its so realistic looking, hard to think its a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That is beautiful! I will have to pull out my kit and see the differences. Can see you blued the exhaust pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, Guys. Sorry that some of the pics were a little dark. I've got to improve my lighting for future pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That is a real beauty, so well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper430 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 WOW I MEAN WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 This is a top class build , so nice , I like this a lot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Beautiful model! Great detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Incredible build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Oustanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Beautiful is the only word I can think of Edited April 12, 2018 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thanks again for the kind comments, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 That is a beautiful looking model. Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Impeccably executed and detailed. I love all the little clamps and the various discolorations on the metalwork. What great a canvas this car is for your skills! Edited April 12, 2018 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 That's an amazingly gorgeous model! Love the detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 That really is lovely, and having built the Uhlenhaut coupe, I know what the starting point for the underpinnings was like! Great job. best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Gorgeous build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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