[WIP] Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series /Aoshima+Aber 1:24/

[portalus]

Hello
This is my first VIP here on AF. I would like to present all of you a built of a one superb car Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series with the very new PE set from Aber. Right now I build it for almost two weeks.
I've seen here a few BS kits and my will be another one I hope as good as the rest.
Started position:


I've started from the body, my model will be in metallic orange with a black matt wheels and some addition of black and carbon details.


Here are the frets of Aber set, some details are missed because I will show them later:



First step:

All the parts fit almost too perfect and I have to make some space for painting. For example the hood will be narrowed about 0,5-,7mm:


The hood.
Narrowed and removed the fiction under details. The top vent are resizes for bigger dimension - simply cut for wide open. First PE set on.







Compare Aber vs Aoshima. Big differences between them. My friend who designed the Aber set did a perfect job.


Some progress with a choosen colour.

Here some trick how I bent the PE for a curves.

Another part of the body - face. Abers nets with a modified parts of Aoshima for connection with the underbody. The main net behind the star need a bit more spaces in upper corners for perfect fitting.




Something easier the brake discs and calipers. In my version the calipers I will paint with gloss black.




I will return to them later.

Another small and easy part to do.




Now the main point of Aber set - hood hinges, movable after finishing.




Sorry for poor english.
1 picture = 1000 words

[gtipwr]

A very impressive start to what should be a fantastic build. I am very impressed with the details on the underside of the hood as wells as the lifting elements.

[kaho]

The hood hinges are insane!

[jayll]

Nice build so far, that Aber detail set looks fantastic.

[BVC500]

Can't wait to see more!

[da_ashman]

Wow, that Aber PE set is WAY more detailed than the Hobby Design one I used!
Amazing detail on the hood hinges & even changing the underhood! WOW!

[RonCla]

No apologies are needed for your english Portalus. The Aber frets look like a very impressive set of P/E. I'm following your build closely as I''m starting my own kit shortly.

[Entau]

your pictures explains everything

[Harry7]

Thank you for such a detailed WIP.

[crisjr]

Very nice progress .. photos.. and everything else!!.. thanks for sharing.. i'll follow this one! for sure!!.. ahh great color choice!.. let me guess.. black rims??

[nugundam93]

wow. that Aber PE set has great details! looking forward to the rest of your build

[SchuberT]

Subbed. Sick build.

[MidMazar]

Thanks for finally posting your progress on your beautiful builds. Looking forward to more. The hinges are great, i think im sold on pe.

[kans0002]

Those hinges look amazing!!!!

[portalus]

Here some another comparision Aoshima vs Aber:

Some another soldering practice, smaller rod has dimension 0.6mm.

My worbrench and hinges almost done.





In a big shortcut. Chassis and suspensions test fitted and prepared for painting. There is a so small details so it should be easy and fast step.




Some another modifications for easier painting and final assembly.



Body painted Gunze Surfacer 1200. Panel lines I made deeper by using Trumpeter scriber.


Final color - some kind of orange from Lambo palette.

Now body is drying after clearcoat 2K.