WIP - Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren

Hello all

Have got the Tamiya new released item - 1/24 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren and I do not hesitate to start this project

Here are some update pics:

"Kick off..."
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060905004-1.jpg

Have sprayed a layer of grey primer for the checking body
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060905011-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060905015-1.jpg

1. sanding mould lines - mainly found on the frout bumper and the monoque, not much mould lines were found on other panels
2. some holes filled with putty

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr014-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr016-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr027-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr018-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr017-1.jpg

3. brake disc painted, seats painted and need masking for seat-back colour
tonight

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr004-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr028-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906slr008-1.jpg

Hope you enjoy and stay tune !!!

Happy modelling :D

Mikusen

I can't wait to see more. And I certainly can't wait to get this kit!

You are fast Mikusen, what colour will it be?

You are fast Mikusen, what colour will it be?

It would be a black SLR :D

can we see some close up shots of the engine?
keep it coming!!!
Euan

How did you get it so quick? I am still waiting for HLJ to get them to send me one.

It looks like yours will look good.

Mark

How did you get it so quick? I am still waiting for HLJ to get them to send me one.

It looks like yours will look good.

Mark

It is now available in Hong Kong :rofl:

Hello all

Just a little progress last night :D

Putty were sanded down and sprayed another coat of primer
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906023-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906017-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060906027-1.jpg

Cheers

Mikusen

Looking good Mic, can't wait to see it in black!

Looking good mic :) .. could u post some pictures of the engine detail?

Some more update last night:

1. Monoque and other panels had been paints in Finisher's Pure black
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060908019-1.jpg

2. Followed by clear coat last night
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060908047-2.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Mercedes%20Benz%20SLR%20McLaren/060908038-2.jpg

Stay tune :D

Mikusen

Now I know what colour will I use on my SLR :D

That looks great! :thumbsup:

Damn, what kind of clear did you use on that?!

-Chris

That's excatly how I want to build my SLR :grinyes:. Actually I don't like the car really much but it looks damn good in black. You did a great job so far! I am also curious to know what clear you used, Finisher's GP1/GP2??

mike, looking forward to see your project finished!!
Good work!!