The Creative Explorer Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 This is a often reissued Italeri kit, it is very simple and is old. The tires come in 2 plastic parts and the model is lacking detail, but on the other hand, all the detail that has been put in the model, is mostly in the visible part. The missing details are under the hood and chassis, therefore it is not a big deal and I wanted to build a good looking model out of a very simple kit. To proof that it doesn't has to be a Tamiya to look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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acro 94 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 looks great man i have the same kit waiting for some attention what color is that burgundy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Very nice, great job. Sometimes the simple kits turn out the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Very nice results for an older simple kit. Detailing and a clean build make this model pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Beautiful job. Looks very authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Nice. Gotta love those old classics! We just don't see enough of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) PS: One small error. The convertible top hinges are mounted backwards on the wrong sides. Note that the rear part of the lower hinge arm is attached to the body, not the top. For some reason, I can't upload to Photobucket at the moment, but you can find a picture of the correct way on this page: http://goo.gl/DBiCJ EDIT: I have to be quick on the trigger finger to get into PB today. This might work. If you want to see more pictures, Google 1937 Mercedes 540K Cabriolet C. Edited September 15, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 So I opened a Fotki account because Photobucket messes up today. Why can't I see the image below? http://images51.fotki.com/v103/photos/5/2108535/11076963/1937MercedesBenz540KCabrioletC-vi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Not to drive this into the ground, but here's a better look at the hinge (Cabriolet A) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Pretty combo. I'm presuming this is the Heller kit? Nice job. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Pretty combo. I'm presuming this is the Heller kit? Nice job. Charlie Larkin He said it was the Italeri, which was also boxed as Testors-Italeri. Far more accurate than any Monogram 540K and useful as a donor kit for upgrading Monogram (or vice-versa). Monogram 540K fenders are totally inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 My mistake- didn't catch the Italieri in there. I built that when I was 10. I think I need to rebuild it- or get a new one and try again. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Erik, I thought that you or anyone else interested in this subject might get something out of this video. [media=] Edited September 19, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Thank you-I sure did. A. Rich guys in Der Fadderlant wear funny hats. B. Benz used to build drop-dead gorgeous cars. C. It's great to have your own private road. D. I never want to unfold the hood of a multi-million $$ car. Drop the 'sjordan2' handle-Your new ID here is DOCTOR RESEARCH! Edited September 25, 2012 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Beatiful job and love your choice of colours. I agree with you that with a little effort even a basic simple kit can produce a model to be proud of. I've built a couple of Italeri's classic cars and have been pleased with the final results. robw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Nice classic, clean build, great color combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for the kind words I just like from time to time, to build something in a more simple, rudimentary way. No fancy PE, seatbelts or whatsoever, but back to the basics. It keeps me sane and helps me practise other techniques. And for a change it is also nice to have something new on the shelf! haha. @Skip: thank you and you are completely right. Even though I had no manual, I completely missed that. It seems logical at the moment, but after your pictures it doesn't no more. I will get the model tomorrow and redo those hinges, it needs to look somewhat right, right? @Robert Carpenter: Yes, it is a Burgundy, it is a color from a Skoda Favorit (east-european car). And the other color is a mixture between gray and beige. Both are non-metallics, which I think look just par on these cars. Edited September 25, 2012 by The Creative Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Very few prewar passenger cars had original metallic paint because in those days, they were made from compounds that didn't wear well (including ingredients like fish scales), dulled out soon and had to be repainted. Most metallic paints you see on those old cars now have been redone with better paints. Edited September 26, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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