MB W 136

[dimaxion]

So , another Competition Car from me . MR factory Stock . Adolf Himself demanded MB make this Race dominating Car . IIRC , the Car outran the Tires and shredded all 4 in short order . Making Pit Stops more frequent . Still , won many races as these regularly obtained record setting speeds of 195 MPH in the mid to late 30's . Winning with these stopped due to WWII .    The Silber Arron's (Silver Arrows) did have a similar V/12 only in a larger Version Version . Although Located behind the Driver still the Silber Arron a handful to operate .     Enjoy .. I NEVER LEAVE A MODEL ON THE DISPLAY , just this one .. lol .. Think Messerschmidt BF 109 & BF 110 . Inverted V/12 MB Powerplants . These Engines were developed in these cars . Thanx ..

 

Edited August 10, 2015 by diamxion retread

[Eric Macleod]

I like it John.  This has to be one of the prettiest race cars ever built. To paraphrase you, where's the driving gloves?

 

[sjordan2]

Is that the kit that has the wire wheels molded on clear plastic?

[vintagercr]

Very nice!

[dimaxion]

Is that the kit that has the wire wheels molded on clear plastic?

Yes , The Spokes are engraced on the inside surfaces . I painted the inside with Acrylic Silver and wiped off between the spokes before the paint dried , This left the Silver in the low spots . Trial and error method . I don't think I'll use this process again EVER ! SLOW - tedious - nerveracking comes to mind . Like a 1/4 portion at a time and let dry completely until moving on the next portion . X4 or more X4 Wheels .. I am talking a week . Was it worth it ?    Thanx ..

[bbowser]

Great model, I like the display as well, showing the engine off!

[XJ6]

Yes Folks we have another Winner ?

Nice Buiit up of a Open Wheel Racer ?

Don aka XJ6 ? 

[Danno]

Excellent!