Jo-Han 1934 Benz 500K

[Fifer]

Hi guys, it has been a while since I started a kit but one day this one just jumped out at me. These kits were and ARE great older kits to build. The packing was great and the fit of parts is very good.

This is where I am at so far.

 

[espo]

This should be interesting to watch. 

[Fifer]

1 minute ago, espo said:

This should be interesting to watch. 

Thanks , it is a great kit so far !

[doorsovdoon]

Looks a nicely detailed kit. Look forward to seeing it progress.

[Fifer]

17 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

Looks a nicely detailed kit. Look forward to seeing it progress.

Thanks , it is loaded with detail but I am building it right from the kit.

Mike

[PappyD340]

Looks like you're off to a great start, keep it going!

[Fifer]

52 minutes ago, PappyD340 said:

Looks like you're off to a great start, keep it going!

Thanks so much buddy. I am really liking this kit !!

[Maindrian Pace]

Neat, I don't think I've ever seen one built nicely.

[Fifer]

59 minutes ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Neat, I don't think I've ever seen one built nicely.

Thanks , I will try to do it justice ! 

Mike

[Fifer]

I Have gotten more done and nearing the final stages.

Mike

 

[Fifer]

I finally Finished this. Lots of fitment issues with the windshield and small parts at the end. Wheels and tires were also problematic, but she is done.

 

 

[robertw]

Well done. I also enjoy building these classic era autos. They are big enough for fat fingers to work on and detailed enough to leave you very satisfied when you're finally done.

[Fifer]

10 minutes ago, robertw said:

Well done. I also enjoy building these classic era autos. They are big enough for fat fingers to work on and detailed enough to leave you very satisfied when you're finally done.

They also had style and sophistication !!

[Richard Bartrop]

Looks great!

[Fifer]

3 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said:

Looks great!

Thank You Rich. I did enjoy the build and I do not do too many builds as we are a Model Train Shop.

Mike

[landman]

Niiiiiice!

[Fifer]

2 hours ago, landman said:

Niiiiiice!

Thanks Pat !!!!!

[slusher]

Beautifully done! I really like these classics!

[landman]

9 hours ago, Fifer said:

Thanks Pat !!!!!

Now go out and buy a real one to go with it.?

[peekay]

That looks great!

(Foiling the body trim on these is no easy task but you've done an excellent job.)

[Fifer]

57 minutes ago, peekay said:

That looks great!

(Foiling the body trim on these is no easy task but you've done an excellent job.)

Thanks so much Peter. I did all that trim with Molotow chrome Pens.

Thanks, Mike

[Fifer]

1 hour ago, landman said:

Now go out and buy a real one to go with it.?

I would NEVER buy a Mercedes of any sort .

Even if I could.

LOL   Mike

[Fifer]

6 hours ago, slusher said:

Beautifully done! I really like these classics!

Thanks Brother. It was a great COVID project !!!!

[eldo60]

i finished a 540k a couple months ago, was tough kit but got it done, paint job is horrible, old paint supposed to be heather but came out like this, side exhaust didn fit do left them off

working on a 1/16 version now, fairing much better but still fitment issues

[Fifer]

50 minutes ago, eldo60 said:

i finished a 540k a couple months ago, was tough kit but got it done, paint job is horrible, old paint supposed to be heather but came out like this, side exhaust didn fit do left them off

working on a 1/16 version now, fairing much better but still fitment issues

It was a booger of a kit. Started out good and when down hill from there.

Thanks , Mike   

Hope the bigger version is more kind to ya !