Hi all,
Progress has been really slow and I've been lazy posting WIP pics, but nearing completion!
I originally was going to go with a dark metallic grey color but changed my mind at the last minute and sprayed MCW mint green metallic. I messed up the body and had to strip and re-paint which added to my delays.
Used 99.9% alcohol to get the paint off, but had to sand the primer off as it wouldn't budge at all.
Here is the re-painted body with clear coat. Still need to polish
I added some detailing to the interior with sticky-backed felt sheets for the carpet mats and thin leather sheets for the trim.
BMF'd the seat trim pieces and added leather handles for the door inserts. I think Revell did a nice job with the chrome door handle and window crank
Interior is pretty much done now. Used 30 gauge wire for the steering wheel trim piece.
I had to cut the wheels from the 300SL kit a bit so it would fit.
Just finished the wheels today. Thankfully, the plan worked out and happy with the result. The chrome outer rims where painted with Alclad Chrome.
Also finished up the under carriage.
Also added some detail to the engine. Replaced the carbs with Stromberg carbs I found on Shapeways and used some wire to make the fuel lines. I got the push rod ends from RB motion
Wrapped some mesh around the air cleaners.
Thanks for looking in!