*-progress-* Mercedes CLK-GTR SS

This'll be my first "custom" work on a model. I wanted to try something different (more street) but still in keeping with my love for racing. I was going to recreate the Roadster
http://www.carclassic.com/images8/CY61/CY61-1.jpg

but after some consideration I figure it might be more than I could handle at this time so I've opted for the SuperSport.
http://www.carclassic.com/images8/DD90/DD90-1.jpg

A new rear window/engine cover will be scratch built, a new rear spoiler and of course a totally scratch built interior. Plus some work on the front brake ducts and bits here and there.
http://www.carclassic.com/images8/DD90/DD90-7.jpg

This is the kit I'm starting with
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/164991box.jpg

And a bit of progress
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/164991primed-parts.jpg

getting some primer on engine and suspension parts. I think I'll leave the engine for now though and concentrate on the interior starting with the console and the seats.

Wish me luck and I'll update this whenever I have some progress so you can lend some insight or some suggestions.

Cheers

this is starting to sound like one hell of a build. best of luck, and i'll be watching you (not in a stalker type of way....). looks like it'll be awesome!

this is starting to sound like one hell of a build. best of luck, and i'll be watching you (not in a stalker type of way....). looks like it'll be awesome!

I hope it'll be a good clean build. I'll attemped to wire the engine bay for the first time on this car as I have some excellent reference material.

Not sure if I want to paint it red or silver though...

Heres a link to some of the reference material

http://www.carclassic.com/html/DD90.htm

IMO, silver looks better. just seems to look more exoctic, almost like an s7, maybe it's just that picture. decided on any particular rims yet?

IMO, silver looks better. just seems to look more exoctic, almost like an s7, maybe it's just that picture. decided on any particular rims yet?


I'll use the rims that came with the CLK kit unless someone wants to trade or I find another Mercedes kit for cheap, with the same rims as in the reference photos.

yea, i like those multi spoke rims

lol, so far, this thread has been just you and me

Good idea, goin to be lookin at this one.

Good idea, goin to be lookin at this one.
arhhh!!! you ruined it!!

do tha freaking roadster! thats freakin awsome! take your time and make tha roadster!

cool project!Pix more !!

Here's what I did in the last 30 min..started the seats. Basic shape done now need to add the padding and remove the electrical boxes and stuff from the tub so I can fit the passenger seat.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/164991seats.jpg

Before I head off to bed here are the seats in the tub. I cut out the electrical boxes on the passenger side.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/164991seatmock2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/164991seat-mock1.jpg

Very nice project you've selected there BRM. I think I am detecting a theme to your latest builds :)
Rims from the recent Tamiya DTM kits might be close to the ones in your reference pics, just a thought.

Looking good so far. loving it.

very very interesting build...I look forward to it.

What's up with the shifter in that one reference pic? It looks like it got sucked down or something. Weird.

Anywho, sweet build! I'll be watching this, too bad you didn't do the convertible....

What's up with the shifter in that one reference pic? It looks like it got sucked down or something. Weird.

Anywho, sweet build! I'll be watching this, too bad you didn't do the convertible....
WARNING: this is based on a total guess, i didn't make any search

i think that's just a reverse/drive gear shifter and it has shifting paddle behind the steering wheel, just like the Enzo...

Note that SS has different side mirrors.
Interesting way to build seats. Hope that they end up looking real.

That may well be a possibility, thanks for the clarification! So, it's kinda just like the SMG on bmw's instead of plus and minus, maybe it just has forward and reverse.....

A little clarification please? Any mercedes techs up in here? lol

That may well be a possibility, thanks for the clarification! So, it's kinda just like the SMG on bmw's instead of plus and minus, maybe it just has forward and reverse.....
Yea but it looks like it has shifting paddle behind the steering wheel

BTW Good Luck on this project, the seats are interesting, i'm curious on how they will turn out

It'll be interesting to see all the progress on this one! Will have to keep an eye on this thread and hope i don't miss out on anything. Looking great so far! :)

Note that SS has different side mirrors.
Interesting way to build seats. Hope that they end up looking real.

How have you built seats?

you've prolly already got this link, might as well post it anyway

http://www.exoticcarsite.com/pages/mercedes_benz_clk_gtr_supersport.htm

This is gonna be awesome. Very cool project, finally someone is doing a race-to-street conversion the right way. Not to knock doing it yourself, but wouldn't it be far easier to buy a couple seats instead of building them? Especially since they need to be symmetrical? Anyway, this is gonna be cool. I agree, too bad you're not making the roadster, but still it's gonna be freakin' cool!

How have you built seats?

I haven't build any seats, because i couldn't make even one seat look symmetrical.

Can't wait to see this one done, it's gonna look killer.

This is gonna be awesome. Very cool project, finally someone is doing a race-to-street conversion the right way. Not to knock doing it yourself, but wouldn't it be far easier to buy a couple seats instead of building them? Especially since they need to be symmetrical? Anyway, this is gonna be cool. I agree, too bad you're not making the roadster, but still it's gonna be freakin' cool!

I would buy some seats if any looked like the actual seat that is in the real car. I did a mock up in some high density foam and putty and it looks alright but hard to tell because of the pourous nature of the foam. It was more a test for sizing etc. Once I build one I'll mold another seat so they are identical...(your post about molding the engine bits has gave me hope). The console contours and arm rests will be fun :rolleyes:

I think this may take awhile but I'll try and do a bit each day or two.

Great start to a great project !

Mike :sunglasse

After a long period of no building I started back on this project. Here is a new wing being test fit. Needs a bit shaved off here and there.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991rear-wing-side.jpg

Some progress on the engine. I CF'd the air box but it look like crap so I'll try that again later. (Lots of compound curves)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991engine2.jpg

Looking to be a cool project!! Keep on keepin' on!!

Mmmm nice love the engine...

I wondered what happened to this build. Always like watching your stuff.

Made some progress the last few days while at home sick. Just a mock up still need to BMK and CF the under tray.Used some crumpled tinfoil for the exhaust, BMF on a few parts, cirgarette pack material and silver duct tape for firewall. Some touch ups to do and I still need to attempt for the 3rd time to CF the airbox. Then it's on to the wiring.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991emgineside.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991engine-top.jpg

Cheers

Keep up the good work.

Bit of progress in the aerodynamic department as well. Used some 1mm styrene this time as my test wing was made of .4 which is too thin.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991wing-rear.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/16499134-view.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991engine-mock.jpg

Looks dope man, can't wait to see more progress :).

This is looking awesome!!!!

Some work started on the interior. Centre console started. Still need to find some suitable seats. :mad:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991console.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991console-test.jpg

Looks good indeed! try with sas sparco seats or some like whise insted of those racing seats. But the sparco seats might be to high. keep it up!

Great progress! Love the rear conversion! :smokin:

Looks like some excellent progress. Keep at it, I want to see this one done.

Sterling scratchbuilt mods BRM!
Best of luck with that pesky airbox carbon fibre decal job.

Very nice modification work, and outstanding choice of model!

Oli

Some more progress today on the door interiors. They need a bit more work but getting close. There not really detailed too much as the doors will not be opening. Just enough to give a good illusion.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991interior-bodyon.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991interior-mock.jpg

So I need some ideas for paint color. I was going to do the 1:1 cars red exterior with yellow and black interior but now realize that I really don't like yellow and figure thats it's my damn super car so I'll do it some color I like. So anyways, I was thinking Telefonica Blue with black and blue interior. Any other ideas? Silver maybe with red?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991bodyside.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/164991interior-color.jpg

Silver is a classic Mercedes color, but I am bored of seeing all the silver CLK's. Blue would be a nice change.

Go with blue. would look SIK. Everything looks great so far. Cant wait to see more.
Later, Troy

Some more progress buddy?

vy cool body work!!
love it!

Yea did he die or something i was enjoying his process what happened???

OOOOOO...I love this car. But yea, where are ya man? This porject was lookin great. Did dragon ever release their street version of this and the porsche gt1 street kit?

Frank X.