martinfan5 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Finally got this one finished up, and I know, I know, I say it a lot, but really, there a few things that I am not happy with on this one, and I feel I could of done better with, up first, I too had some issues with the front/rear bumper piece/fascia not fitting there is a noticeable gap in the rear bumper to body, and got some glue on the body around the joint, the front bumper piece I got to fit better just by putting a lot pressure on it while the glue dried. I had some issues with the side windows not fitting all the way in, which lead to no so clean install on the left side more. Moving on, I messed up the carbon fiber roof decal, that MR Hobby Decal set works toooo good sometimes and I ended up ripping it, I could of saved it, but there few small holes so I decided to just paint it. What else, I never really finished painting all the lines in the engine bay, so that is why there are no engine bay pics, just got lazy. I lost the rear-view mirror, I have no idea where its at. Paint is from Scalefinishes, Mercedes Cardinal Red, wheels are from Plamoz, the ride height was lowered as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Great looking Mercedes, Jonathan! I always like your builds. Really like the photos, too. You must have quite the display case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Looks good to me! I'm my worst critic too, and that's probably why I don't finish many projects. Saw my first one on the road a few days ago. They were driving the speed limit in the left lane the whole time. Nice looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I think this came out very well, honestly very hard to see the discussed imperfections. The ride height is perfect. A finished model is a finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Nice results from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Very cool, great stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmfowler Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Looks great to me. I understand the getting lazy thing. Thats why a lot of my builds tend to not have license plates as I refuse to use kit supplied ones most the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 great lookin build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I think it still looks FANTASTIC!!! I think we all know what its like to have a nice kit still fight us the whole time...the "Slinky effect". About the windows not fitting; I find that leaving, or cutting-out the door windows almost always helps fix fitment issues, plus you don't have to strain your eyes looking through the thick....sometimes distorted window, trying to see all that awesome interior detail work that you put in! I don't know about others, but I would feel pretty confident in saying that I feel most of us end up doing a lazy thing or two here, and there...…..I certainly do. For me, I think its my brain, atmosphere....whatever, telling me that I need a break from doing a detailed build. Keep up the great work, and remember that "beating" ourselves up is what also keeps us improving, and building beautiful works of art! The higher your standards, the less "slack" you give yourself, which shows the pride you take at whatever you do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I agree that you have over criticised your build, it looks great, but we are al our own worst critics! Well done, fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Even with all of the hiccups you mentioned it's still a beautiful model ! Nice photography too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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