1955 Mille Miglia Mercedes 300SLR

[Mittagskind]

1 hour ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Well right now it's painful for me to look at it. My best yet brush painted job was a touch on the dark side and got worse (darker) after I put the clear on. I mistakenly proceeded with decals and just could not bear to look at it. I then dropped the body and one of the fragile rear fenders broke. Sanded off the decals and started repairs. I have to find ways to regain motivation for this one...

 

Oh no, but keep your head up, the world isn't ending, at least not because of that. I had just painted and striped my Cobra and when I removed the masking tape the paint came out. I used what felt like a square mile of sandpaper.

Edited February 17, 2024 by Mittagskind

[Allan31]

That's the most amazing brush work I've seen Pierre. "What ever doesn't kill you makes you...blah, blah, blah....."

I had a similar reaction to a silver finish and clear but never figured out why.

[Gramps46]

I have no doubt you will preserver and make it right.

[Rattlecan Dan]

It's too nice to quit on it now. You had it looking so good. Just don't clear over it this time. IMHO, I don't think you needed to anyway, you did such nice brush work.

[1959scudetto]

I can see that you are frustrated, Pierre - but don't let yourself discourage by this setback. Things like that happen to all of us sometimes. Take a break form the SLR and make a new attempt when you are in the mood for it.

[Pierre Rivard]

Thank you guys for the support. Aborting the project is not in the plans but a little time to regroup is a good idea. Ferrari 250 SWB will get more attention for the next little while.

[Pierre Rivard]

Back on the road (or track?) with this one. Body repaired and repaired with a lighter shade. Awaiting decals from Indycal. Paint is ok but with some minor flaws...perhaps eventually adding some race weathering would be a good fit for it? 

 

[MarkJ]

Pierre, really like the lighter shade of silver. Glad to see your back on this one. 

[Straightliner59]

I little weathering from the track would be wonderful. The repairs, and the new color look great!

[Allan31]

Phew.... Good save. I vote for weathering as I do on my models.

[Pierre Rivard]

1 hour ago, Allan31 said:

Phew.... Good save. I vote for weathering as I do on my models.

Thanks Allan. Your Momo 935 has just the right amount of weathering and inspires me to give it a try... but a lot needs to be done before I cross that bridge.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Like how it's looking again." Barter Town!" " We will rebuild!" 

[1959scudetto]

After a delayed pit-stop Pierre is resuming the race again (Stirling may be out of reach, but second is still possible for # 658 ...)

[charlie libby]

Car looks great pierre.going to be awesome when its done,glad u didnt give up

[1959scudetto]

Pierre, the lighter shade of color makes the body look even better than before - this is going to be great ! Any idea when Jason will have the outlaced spoke wheels ready?

[Pierre Rivard]

2 hours ago, charlie libby said:

Car looks great pierre.going to be awesome when its done,glad u didnt give up

Thank you Charlie for following. It is back on track. I'm gonna try to finish this silly Ferrari SWB thing asap and then devote my attention to the SLR. Lots to do!

[Pierre Rivard]

1 hour ago, 1959scudetto said:

Pierre, the lighter shade of color makes the body look even better than before - this is going to be great ! Any idea when Jason will have the outlaced spoke wheels ready?

I think so too. Jason still has 2 other requests to process before he takes on the outlawed wheels. I'd rather wait than settle for anything else.

[Bainford]

Very sorry to hear of your paint/body woes. That paint was looking great, but I agree, too dark. The new paint looks great, too. Glad to see you recover from the drop. It can be tough sometimes, but I'm glad you stuck with it. This is going to be a fantastic old racer. 

[Randy D]

Now that is an outstanding recovery my friend!!!!!

Your paint skills always impress.

Randy

[Pierre Rivard]

Jason Hupin (Jack Modeling) has taken on the design of out-laced wheels for this project and here is his latest design iteration. I think we are there but please comment if you think we have missed something. The idea is to design and print a wheel that would also be a good fit for other cars (Maserati, Ferrari etc) that used out-laced Borranis.

First pic is for comparison/reference, then the design from Jason. Next step will be printing prototypes.

 

[1959scudetto]

Looks very good, Pierre - I think there is something great coming (as are the Borrani wheels Jason developed last year). A great benefit which could broaden the interest and of course the area of application when it is not restricted to only the MB 300 SLR but even others which look very similar - here is to prove a pic taken just now from 2 of my books: 300 SLR (left) and Ferrari 250 LM (long nose, right) - a compromise I could definitely live with!

 

 

Edited March 12, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[absmiami]

Good stuff …

[Pierre Rivard]

2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Looks very good, Pierre - I think there is something great coming (as are the Borrani wheels Jason developed last year). A great benefit which could broaden the interest and of course the area of application when it is not restricted to only the MB 300 SLR but even others which look very similar - here is to prove a pic taken just now from 2 of my books: 300 SLR (left) and Ferrari 250 LM (long nose, right) - a compromise I could definitely live with!

 

 

I agree. The idea is a multi use outside laced Borrani style wheel (just change the spinners). The data I provided Jason with included some Ferrari and Maserati wheels so all of it got gelled into this design. There were actually multiple iterations of out-laced Borranis out there, all similar but not quite identical. Focus was on getting the spokes properly oriented and getting the right look on the offset of the first row (not to flat or neither too coned out)

Waiting to see if others have input to provide then I will ask Jason to proceed with prototypes.

Edited March 12, 2024 by Pierre Rivard

[Randy D]

Those wheels look great Pierre!!!!  Can't wait to order a bunch?

Randy

[Rattlecan Dan]

Those wheels look so nice, I might order a set of them and then go buy a model to put them on!