Another completed Tamiya McLaren Mercedes SLR

Built this one in September for review in the Feb. '07 Scale Auto magazine, which is now out. So now I can show it off :wink:

Built completely OOB, used Cobra Colors DC "Satin Jade" color intended for the Chrysler 300C. Looks pretty sharp on the SLR :sunglasse

This one took some serious time to finish; about 25 hours simply to make it OOB and figure out how to make all those panels fit together as perfectly as possible. This kit has seen a lot of criticism; yet I really enjoyed building it and think it's very nicely engineered. The parts that they didn't do would be hard to see anyway. With a few aftermarket goodies it would be magnificent.

Careful assembly, lots of pre-fitting, and patience make the finished product satisfying.

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In-progress:
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VEry nice owrk. I really like that colour, definitely something different. I cant wait to find this kit at my local hobby shop!

I feel like I've seen this model somewhere before....

Nice build Bob, the color looks better in person :)

Beautiful job, man.
(And is that a curbside?)

(And is that a curbside?)

Curbside refers to when the hood and doors don't open and there is no engine detail.

Looks nice.
I very much like the shot with the open doors and hood :thumbsup:

(Feb 07 issue out on Dec 31, 2006?!?! :lol: :screwy:)

I thought curbside was just no engine detail.

Beautiful work as usual Bob! Perfect color for an elegant machine such as this.
I enjoyed your review in SA as well. Direct, and to the point. NO fanfare just as it should be.
Thanks!
Chris

Stunning job. Good to see you building to your usual high standard

Really nice Bob. The color works too. Well written review also for the mag.

What an amazing build. Looking at the first picture, you would never think the hood and doors open with the perfect panel lines. I'm amazed at the level of skill in assembly and finish. I feel for the most part it takes more skill to make an OOB build at this level then when going the detailing path.

Stunning finish as usual. very beautiful body/interior color.

another professional finish as usual,i love the inside and out color scheme very much!and very carefully processing on the tail light cover,respect!!!

That colour really works well. Nice build.