sjordan2 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Interesting to note that most of the finished versions I've seen -- even box art photos -- show the hood misalignment on the left side instead of the right.
Foxer Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Drop dead gorgeous model, Harry! Was a pleasure following your build .. BTW, I miss Debra . Edited November 9, 2014 by Foxer
sjordan2 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Simply stunning Harry! I wish there was one in 1/25. Harry's kit is essentially a longer, luxury Cabriolet A version of the race-based Mercedes SSK, available on eBay in 1/24 assembly kits from Lindberg and Bburago; Bburago metal-body kits also offer a cycle fender racing version (as mentioned before, the K in SSK is for Kurz, meaning short). If you're interested in the Bburago 1/24 full-fendered kit, send me a PM and we could work out a trade, which would include my massive CD reference material on this car. Edited November 9, 2014 by sjordan2
sjordan2 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Regarding hood fit, based on what I've seen on this and other builds of the kit, I'm wondering if the upper parts of the hood are set up to be too close to the upper middle hinge.
Speedfreak Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Beautiful job Harry, that interior is incredible.
Krazy Rick Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Really, really nice - by the way Harry, how many of the classics do you have on your shelves ? .... any pics ?
Harry P. Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 Really, really nice - by the way Harry, how many of the classics do you have on your shelves ? .... any pics ? I've posted them all here in the past. Don't know how many, exactly... maybe 15-20 or so. Here are just a couple... too many to post them all here.
sjordan2 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Amazing that so many members don't realize how much there is "below the fold," or what you can see on your first screen. You have to scroll down to see how much content there is here. "Big Boyz," where Harry does most of his work, is usually overlooked. Scroll down, scroll down, scroll down.
Ramfins59 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Fantastic job as usual Harry. You've got yet another one to be proud of. Walking away from a frustrating model for awhile usually works, as you wind up coming back to it with a fresh outlook and renewed determination and patience to fix the problem areas.
Pizzwizz24 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Harry -- to put it simply, I am just blown away!! A totally stunning portrayal of a kit that is probably impossible for just about all of us. Fantastic work! Thanks for the WIP also. I was able to take away so much information from that.
Grumpa Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Now ladies and gentlemen. What is crossing in front of you here at Pebble Beach is a beautifully restored 1928 Mercedes SS. Beautiful car Harry! Really nice work!
Harry P. Posted November 16, 2014 Author Posted November 16, 2014 I owe Skip Jordan one last photo before this one fades away... Thanks to him, I can now say this one is finished. He sent me the driver's side spotlight/rearview mirror (the chrome on my piece was messed up) so that I could finish this model.
peekay Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Another beautifully built old-timer, Harry. Looking forward to the next one.
sjordan2 Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) This kit doesn't get better than this one. How did you finally resolve the hood fit issue (with photo)? Edited November 16, 2014 by sjordan2
Cato Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 I'm glad you finally took one from a 'human being-sized' angle. Makes it look 'real-er'.
bbowser Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Looks like the real thing Harry. That trim on the fenders is a really nice touch.
Harry P. Posted November 16, 2014 Author Posted November 16, 2014 This kit doesn't get better than this one. How did you finally resolve the hood fit issue (with photo)? On the left side, I drilled a hole into the lower rear corner of the hood's side panel and inserted a short styrene rod "pin." Then I drilled a corresponding but slightly larger hole in the flange on top of the fender that the bottom edge of the hood side panel butts up against when the hood is closed. When I close the hood, all I have to do is grab that rear hood handle with tweezers and slightly pull the hood side panel away from the flange... when I let it go, the springiness of the hood hinges moves the hood side panel back snug against the flange, and that small pin in the lower corner of the hood panel pops into the hole in the flange and holds the hood side down tight (and perfectly aligned). I still have to do the exact same thing on the other side of the hood, haven't done it yet but I will. Then I will have both hood side panels fitting perfectly.
sjordan2 Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Looks like the real thing Harry. That trim on the fenders is a really nice touch. I've been following and researching this car and this kit for years, and this is the first time I've ever seen anyone get that part right.
Harry P. Posted November 16, 2014 Author Posted November 16, 2014 I've been following and researching this car and this kit for years, and this is the first time I've ever seen anyone get that part right. I had to get it right (more or less) because I know you were watching...
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