Tamiya Mercedes Benz 300sl 1/24

[Marc Stock]

Okay. Now I really just wasn't happy with the finish of the chassis. It looked really fake and just too pristine.


I attempted to make it look more....well Honest??? If that's the correct word for it. I'm not sure now if I have ruined it or if its going to enhance the model. I'm thinking if I keep up the engine parts nice and crisp and the body immaculate the chassis I'm hoping it will really contrast to add to the realism of the model.

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[Guest]

It like like a good job, only you can decide which you prefer I would think.

[Marc Stock]

Beginning to take its form. I'm actually really please with the contrasting clean well maintained mechanics along with the weathered and corroded chassis.


I have decided to keep everything else as new and I think that it's going to look more real as a result

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[Marc Stock]

I decided to cut out the exhaust crevice from the clear under tray as I want to be able to remove the tray to expose the chassis if I want. Im also going to metalcoat it.

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[Marc Stock]

Bit more progress on the car.


Decided to try and replicate the direct injection lines using poly rod. Very fiddly. Lol

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[Guest]

Very fiddly, good job. Look forward to more posts

[Marc Stock]

Yeah that didn't go too well. I'm thinking of another way to replicate the fuel injection lines. Any suggestions?

[Guest]

Having never done those before... I'm not sure. Maybe turn some from soft metal in a dremmel?

[Guest]

I saw one of these cars in an off white colour, with red leather seating, many years ago, after a restoration job. It looked brilliant. More like the white/cream that BMW produce for their Mini's. I would stay clear of black and if going for the silver, choose a darker shade, rather than the normal "silver", but whatever you choose, go with a red interior. Although a nice red would suit this model, with cream interior, the choice is open really.

[Marc Stock]

Inlet manifold complete.


I have come up with a idea for the fuel injection lines. An unwound paperclip. Need to see how it would look but will try this during the week if I get some time.

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[Guest]

I just can't see the fascination for Black and I don't think the 300sl would suit it. Why not go for a dark blue like this one


http://www.hiroboy.com/Cobra_Guardsman_Blue_Paint_60ml--product--906.html


That with a cream interior would look really nice. But hey, it's your model and your choice.


Build looking great so far, that framework is quite a job on its own. Keep up the good work.

[Marc Stock]

I'm not painting it black don't worry.


Cream and red is looking very strong right now

[Marc Stock]

Bit more progress on the exhaust manifold and alternator with the widget thing...

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[Guest]

Nice one, are you weathering the shockies and hubs etc?

[Marc Stock]

Bit more work on the engine. Did the metalcoat on the fan & pulleys also did metalcoat on the spark plug rail

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