Mercedes Benz 540 K....1939 .

[louis Carabott]

Kit Gakken 1/16 scale and I honestly don't recommended it to anybody.....my swear jar really overflowed with this one     

[Rich Chernosky]

Louis...I have built more than a few 1/16 kits from various manufacturers...mostly early Japanese. I can agree with you whole heartedly that they can be a real challenge to anyones modeling skills.  But you have risen to that and created a beautiful model.  I like it.  Its a fact.....the more creative swear words you use .....the better the model turns out. Keep up the good work. 

[louis Carabott]

Rich you really gave me a real laugh  and I agree the more swear words you use....the better the result lol lol  

[espo]

Beautifully done with your usual standards. We have an old expression about " Making a silk purse out of a pig's ear".  And here we are.

[Jim B]

Fantastic looking Mercedes.  Looks like you fought the good fight and beat this one into submission.  Very well done. 

[oldscool]

I think it looks outstanding. A very brutal looking car to my eyes.

[karbuildr]

Another beautiful build Louis.

[Yeah Nah]

In spite of the ''aaagh!!'' factor you've still managed to produce a handsome model Louis.

BTW, who gets to spend the contents of the swear jar? 

[Richard Bartrop]

Looks like your efforts were rewarded.  Nicely done!

[louis Carabott]

8 hours ago, Yeah Nah said:

In spite of the ''aaagh!!'' factor you've still managed to produce a handsome model Louis.

BTW, who gets to spend the contents of the swear jar? 

My poor sear wife  :)

[XYHARRY]

Beautiful Mercedes there Louis, I have heard on good authority that the Maltese language has some of the most creative swear words in the world (my mother is Maltese)lol.? Really well done and thanks for sharing. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[louis Carabott]

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Hey David thanks for your kind comments including Maltese swear words lol lol lol 

[Andrew McD]

Wow! (expletives deleted) As a Navy veteran I know a few swear words that I may have to use if the result produces a model impressive as this one.  You have built a very cool piece of art, an automotive sculpture.  

[ncbuckeye67]

Whatever issues you had with this build; you've managed to create something amazing out of it!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Fantastic job Louis. I built a JoHan 35 Mercedes (1st and last) and struggled to completion. I also used up my >*%#! vocabulary. Lol. Seriously, you did a fine job. Really nice-looking build.

[70 Sting]

Despite whatever issues you encountered during this build, it looks pretty darn nice to my eyes!  :^)

[papajohn97]

This Merc look’s so so good in that color. Great job on a timeless classic!

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic!!

[happy grumpy]

Judging by what I see, you sure were up to the challenge. Some kits can be rate very high on the swear-o-meter. Great job as always.

[slusher]

Absolutely beautiful and great detailing!

[Bainford]

Despite the troubles, you have built a beautiful model. A wonderful combination of brutish and beautiful. Very nice work, and the Mercs of this era were simply stunning. Such gorgeous lines. Very well done.

[ea0863]

Quite possibly the most elegant car ever made Louis, and wonderfully executed by you as always!

[louis Carabott]

Thank you guys for your kind comments 

Louis