Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C9 detailed build

[kensar]

I have completed this build.  Link to the build thread:  

 

Now, on to the pictures...

Some detail shots.

Overall, this was a nice build without many problems.  Tamiya did leave out a lot of details in the engine compartment, but I guess they have to balance production costs with how many units they expect to sell.  I made a couple of parts with the 3D printer and a few on the lathe.  I think the fuel fillers came out really sharp.

Thanks again to those who followed the build and commented - it really helps keep the motivation going.

Now on the the next project!

 

[Rich Chernosky]

Real sharp build there Ken. That engine compartment looks all business. Followed your WIP and thanks for that too. 

[Roger U]

Very nice build  The engine and suspension area detailing is great and all of the paint/finishes look very good.

[Jim B]

Beautiful C9.  Very well done.

[MarkJ]

Ken, another over the top, excellent build from your bench where everything was accomplished at an extremely high level. The detailed engine compartment filled with scratch-built items that replaced the kit ones. Cleanliness of the build was perfect, and paint and decals were accomplished flawlessly. Someone viewing the photos not knowing it was a scale model would absolutely believe they were viewing photos of a 1;1 automobile. I watched the wip with enjoyment and was shocked when you said you were finished in such a short time. Again, magnificent build to join all your other masterpieces. Looking forward with great anticipation to your next project.

[RancheroSteve]

Excellent build, outstanding detailing! 

On a sad note, Jochen Mass - one of the drivers of this car - died just a few days ago: https://racer.com/2025/05/04/jochen-mass-1946-2025/

[TonyK]

A great looking model of a great car. That engine detailing is excellent. You sure have to know what you're doing there.

And yes, Jochen Mass passing is sad.

[kensar]

Thanks for the replies.

Mark - most of the time I spend building is preparation of the individual parts.  Assembling them together takes very little time in comparison.  I usually work on more than one part of the model at the same time, so some steps, like final assemblies go very quickly as the parts have been prepared previously.

Steve - thanks for the note about Jochen Mass' recent passing.

Tony - The detailing usually depends on what reference pictures I can find.  Fortunately, I found plenty on this car except that there were no detail shots of the car in LeMans trim, so I assumed the WSC and LeMans car setups were very similar.

[Belugawrx]

Very nice Ken ! I like the slight weathering you've done to it

[Mike 1017]

Most Excellent

[PappyD340]

Outstanding build, well done!

[Nacho Z]

She’s a beauty, Ken!  You have done a great job on her.

[Dave B]

Beautiful Ken, if I ever get around to building mine I hope it's half as nice.

Dave B

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[1959scudetto]

Excellent build, Ken !

[Mark W]

Beautiful detail Ken!

[Roy L Frost III]

I have built a few of these great cars. Yours is great real nice detail, the car is a beautiful shape, you did a great job