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03-17-2020, 12:06 PM | #1 | |
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Hi,
speaking of the Mercedes 540 K many people think that the spectacular Spezial-Roadster body was her typical bodywork. In fact the opposite is true. Totally 419 (29 delivered chassis included) 540 K were made. Not more than 25 were Spezial-Roadsters. Most buyers by far (190) preferred the Cabriolet B, one of several less flamboyant works bodies. To my knowledge Italeri released its Cabriolet B kit (later re-boxed by Testors) in 1981. Even by today's standards this kit offers good quality at a very reasonable price. Proportions are perfect, casting quality and fit are very good. Nevertheless fixing some issues is absolutely necessary:
Fixing these issues plus a period-correct discreet paintwork and (IMO) the beautiful top closed can make an exceptionally realistic model . I would recommend this kit to experienced (and patient) modelers.
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03-18-2020, 09:07 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Beautiful work. Great color combination too!
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03-29-2020, 08:28 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Looks spectacular. Awesome work!
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03-30-2020, 06:18 AM | #4 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Jürgen,
Your work is outstanding. Congrats! |
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04-01-2020, 09:31 AM | #5 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Jurgen, you always seem to amaze me with your skills and modeling choices.
You probably get tired of my saying it, but fantastic job! Ben |
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04-02-2020, 08:37 AM | #6 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
I am absolutely fascinated by how difficult it is to see that this is a model and not the real thing. The level of detail is amazing.
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07-07-2023, 07:34 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
This is extraordinary and outstanding. What a wonderful model to look at and admire. Thank you for sharing your craftmanship.
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07-14-2023, 03:28 AM | #8 | |
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Re: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B - The Old Italeri Kit After Necessary Improvements
Thanks for keeping sharing! Your models are beautiful. Changing the grill, like before, really makes a HUGE difference. Just the right detail to set it off.
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