Matt Bacon Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 No build thread for this one, since it's been a blitz for the Classic British Kits SIG display celebrating Matchbox kits at this year's Scale Model World (IPMS UK Nats) It's a very nice kit with astonishing fit for its age. There some really tricky joints here and there -- mudguard fittings and lights, especially. If I was doing another, I'd put pins in the joints where the main exhaust meets the headers coming off the engine. With more time it would benefit from a bit more detailing around the engine and accurising the cockpit. If you Google "Amalgam Mercedes SSKL 1931" you'll find a spectacular and well photographed display model, which was invaluable reference.... certainly better documented than the real thing online! best, M. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 That looks very nice ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Very well done! I didn't realize these kits were so nice. I've seen a few others in the series, an Aston Martin and a Jaguar as well as a Bugatti. May have to search them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Very nice! The model itself and your building skills are impressive for 1/32nd scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Wow! That's really nice, Matt. I've got to track down one of these. Great Job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Very nice, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 The Stig would have a jolly good time in that,1/32nd scale wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Very nice SSK, Matt - especially for this scale ! (I had the Aston Martin Ulster, the Jaguar SS100 and the Porsche 917-10 back in the 70's but lost them all over the years - I remember they were highly detailed, but a little tricky to build) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) Thanks, all! I think “Highly detailed but a little tricky to build” just about sums it up! I had a chat with an aftermarket guy at the show who makes fantastic 3D printed wheels including E-Type 15” wires and Minilites for Escorts and Minis in various scales. He’s potentially up for making some generic pre war wire wheels and tires in a couple of sizes to improve these Matchbox cars, which could also be used for the Airfix 1/32s like the MG K3 and Alfa 2300, or to pep up some of the Pyro kits as well. I just need to send him some dimensions and spoke counts… Could be useful to a few folk! All the best, M. Edited November 13, 2022 by Matt Bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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