sjordan2 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) For those who don't want to splurge for things like a factory service manual, these two reference books cannot be beat. They're reasonably priced and complement each other beautifully, and provide 90% of what you need to know to build an authentic 300 SL: BEST OVERALL FOR DETAIL AND PAINT/INTERIOR FINISHING: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by Dennis Adler, full color and overall amazing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-300SL-BY-DENNIS-ADLER-/261467291897?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item3ce0aa40f9 BEST FOR FACTORY DETAIL, CONSTRUCTION, DIAGRAMS (all black & white): Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwings and Roadsters 1954-1964 Ludvigsen Library Series / Karl Ludvigsen http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=mercedes+300sl+Dennis+Adler+book&_sop=10&_osacat=267&_from=R2&_armrs=1&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmercedes+300sl+Ludvigsen+book&_nkw=mercedes+300sl+Ludvigsen+book&_sacat=267 Edited May 28, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Tnx for sharing these great informations / links sjordan2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Here is some update... Finish on priming on body... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Small add on to the kit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I finnish paint the body shell... update coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Painted hood and door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looking very good so far. I like how its turning out..Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Painted body shell But not clear coat yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Very nice job with the fit of the doors and the hood,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Very nice job with the fit of the doors and the hood,. Thanks... Edited June 3, 2014 by Cien1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Finnish chroming the front bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Did you actually put the seals around the uprights on the bumper? I've never seen another modeler do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Did you actually put the seals around the uprights on the bumper? I've never seen another modeler do that. Dont really get what you means on seal... can you be more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Tonight iam glueing all the window chrome part.. and the windows clear part... its mess... i cant really handle it well... i glue the clear part first to the chrome part then the combine part to the body's window slot.. the chrome part need to press when glueing because of the parts abit bent this makes the super glue run to my finger when pressing it and the glue stick abit to clear part.. dissaster... so next i try diffrent method... i fix the chrome part first to body.. then fix the windshield... but what happen.... the windshield need to pressd too to the body... its also not fix real well... No luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Did you actually put the seals around the uprights on the bumper? I've never seen another modeler do that. That's the green mat reflecting in the Alclad. EDIT: That's not what you mean Skip-I see it now. It may be molded into the bumper. Edited June 3, 2014 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) That's the green mat reflecting in the Alclad. EDIT: That's not what you mean Skip-I see it now. It may be molded into the bumper. Nope, it's not molded onto the kit bumper. I've got the same kit right beside me to refer to. I'll have to either find a shot in my files or scan one. EDIT: It's the line (seal)where the upright portion (not present on all Gullwings) is attached to the horizontal bumper. The seal is on both sides; I'm guessing that it's only there for cosmetic reasons to hide the gap. Edited June 3, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) PS: as long as you're into painting, I would point out that everything on the inside of the body shell should be matte black - except for the visible exterior parts of the wheel wells behind the wheels, which should be body color. Also, if you're going to spend this much time and effort on making this great, I seriously hope you're going to fix the fender body seams, especially between the headlights and the grille. Further, if you're going to work on making an accurate engine set-up, I can send you correct art that you can make decals or stickers for the cam cover, water tank and oil tank. Edited June 3, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) PS: as long as you're into painting, I would point out that everything on the inside of the body shell should be matte black - except for the visible exterior parts of the wheel wells behind the wheels, which should be body color. Also, if you're going to spend this much time and effort on making this great, I seriously hope you're going to fix the fender body seams, especially between the headlights and the grille. Further, if you're going to work on making an accurate engine set-up, I can send you correct art that you can make decals or stickers for the cam cover, water tank and oil tank. I finnish it on black matt... just waiting to fix it.... Actually i am interested on detailing the engine... but i never print decal myself.... Will normal inkjet printer be able to print the decal? Edited June 4, 2014 by Cien1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) My inkjet printer works just fine, and it's a simple HP Photosmart, nothing fancy. You'll have to print out the artwork to the proper scale. You might want to add a bit of sharpness. [url=http://s827.photobucket.com/user/sjordan47/media/Mercedes%20300%20SL/Picture74_zpsc7398266.png.html][/ The only ones you can see on the kit are: Cam cover --"Attention! Achtung!" and "Caution" Water tank --"Attention! High Pressure Cooling System" with "Important! Use cover with No. '80' only" just under it. Oil tank -- "Oil Level" (FYI, if you're wondering where the dipstick should be, it's attached inside the oil tank cap.) Refer to Gullwing engine photos, not roadster, for placement. These are all the same scale; you'll need to print them out so Achtung! is about 1/4" wide. Edited June 4, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sjordan2 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Another thing to consider on this kit is that the front wheels come way too far inside the wheel well, probably because of the working steering. You'll need to add spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Whoooa nice decal pattern.... just print it on decal paper... many thanks for your help Is that your gullwing kits? Edited June 5, 2014 by Cien1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Ithink the problem is on front whell... sink too deep... but the rear seems ok so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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