300SL Gullwing

[Danger]

And here is another build from 2016, the Tamiya 300SL Gullwing.

Built box stock with a TS-17 Gloss Aluminum exterior and red interior. Everything works on the car. Wheels rotate and steering works. hood and doors fully open. I also dipped the clear bottom in Future. This made the frosted bottom much cleared and you can see the under-carriage details.

I wish I had more pics of it, but i'll have to wait for a decent day outside.  

Danger

https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models

 

[espo]

Beautiful build. In my mind this is the most iconic Mercedes ever. I was about 10 when I first saw one and thought it was a space ship it was that radical for the time.  

[Merkur XR4Ti]

That is stunning.

 

What color did you use for the red interior?

[Gluebomber]

 

Really outstanding work, Adam.  Your detail work is great and the finish on your model is just right.

One question.  You did a great job on painting the hubcaps around he Mercedes logo.  Did you use any special technique other than a fine brush and a steady hand? 

Congratulations on a really nice build. 

 

[Phildaupho]

Outstanding build. Looking forward to someday building one myself. Gullwing probably on most people's list of top 10 cars of all time.

[Danger]

Merkur, the red is just Tamiya acrylic red. nothing too special. 

Gluebomb, the hubs were masked off with Micro Mask from Microscale. It's a medium thick liquid that was carefully painted on and then removed after painting the Aluminium. 

Danger

https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models

 

[sjordan2]

Looks like you nailed it, great in every detail. How well do the opening parts close?

[DumpyDan]

Nice work, you had a good year

[JerseyRed]

Beautiful, just beautiful! Can't wait to see more, lots more.

[crazyjim]

Pics don't open.  I get a 404 error.

[bbowser]

Nice work!  I need to get this kit, everyone says its a beauty.

[Funkychiken]

I get an error too...

[Danger]

Here are the pics again. Not sure why they were deleted as they were uploaded to the forum. You can also click on my smugmug website below and look under German cars to see the pics. 

All the openings parts fit very well. I even sanded the edges of the doors and hood to create a little room for paint buildup, but it wasn't necessary. This was a gorgeous kit to build. Great detail and the parts fit together perfectly. One of my favourite cars of all time. 

Danger

https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models 

 

[crazyjim]

That's a gorgeous car and you made it look excellent.

How do you suppose it would look as a street machine with 2 4s sticking out the hood and some meaty tires?  Hmmmm

[MrObsessive]

Gorgeous!!