Mercedes SL63 - double build

Hello everyone.

It feels like it's been a long time since I managed to last build anything. I have a few half-started kits laying around but decided to create this thread to help keep me motivated and share my progress.

I have both types of the SL63 and also bought a set of Hobby Designs PE detail-up set. I'm planning on building one pretty much straight OOB and the other using the PE set, slightly "tuned".

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0001.jpg

Started work on the brakes. Stock brake disks:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0005.jpg

PE brakes are very nice with individual pins supplied for what I think are the retaining clips. They are a nightmare to work with though. So I shaved off the stock clips from the plastic part:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0009.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0006.jpg

Applied to PE brake:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0027.jpg

Comparison:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0011.jpg

Took inspiration from Macio4ever's NSX build to separate the floor from the interior tub. Filled the hole with 1mm styrene sheet:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0012.jpg

Seat mount removed for easier painting/detailing/flocking:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0013.jpg

Locator hole drilled so the tub is in the right position:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0017.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0018.jpg

After seeing ZoomZoomMX-5's hint about the seats, I half opened the joint and bent it back:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0021.jpg

Stock on left, modified on right:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0022.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0023.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0024.jpg

Thought I'd only modify the driver's side seat. I had to slightly re-shape the driver figure to fit into the seat better. Legs have been straightened but the back reclined has not been shown:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0025.jpg


Did some slight work on the engine. I noticed there is a gap between the engine block and the front pulley-face:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0003.jpg

Filled in with some 0.5mm styrene for added support:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Mercedes%20SL63%20AMG%20x2/DSC_0004.jpg


That's as far as I've got so far. Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

Nice builds!!

Cool i still want one of these. I love the brabus wheels. Keep us posted.

i like that driver figure...where did you get him?