Mercedes Benz 300SL 1/24-The "Gullwing"

I started this model last year intended to the Heartland Nationals in Overland Park, KS, but, due to problem with the paintjob, I had to stop it and re-start tthe build to get the model ready to the GSL. Talking about the GSL, this was the model that took the Factory Stock 4th place award. For me it was a huge surprize due to the high quality models that enters specially in that class. I would like to thank Mr. Bill Barker from Overland Park, KS for the book he sent me as a gift, and to Sjordan for the material CD'S and poster because without them would be a hard task to complete.

I hope you guys like this one.

General views of the Gullwing.

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Detail of the wheels.

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Front of the car. Pay attention to the headlights were I applied a little bit of water down mix of brown and clear yellow to recreate the spotted glass caused by the heat of the light.

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Views of the interior. A scaled down map of Germany was placed between seats.

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The main atracttion of this model, the gullwing doors! The aluminum tubing was added instead of the plastic tubing.

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Underside views of the engine and rear.

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The other atracttion, the engine. It was recreated as a factory stock. It even included scaled down copies of the engine original stickers.

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To me build this classic model car was more a date with automotive histoy trying to recreate one of the famous and classic cars of all time.


Simon Rivera

Great job! Excellent detail.

Fantastic

Very nice.

Great build and I love the extra touches you added. A well deserved good placing in t e comp IMO

Question: what and where did you get the hose clamps in this photo?
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Those are from thre Detail Master catalog. Thanks to all for take a look.






Great build and I love the extra touches you added. A well deserved good placing in t e comp IMO

Question: what and where did you get the hose clamps in this photo?
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Porsnatic/SSC_05030001_1.jpg

Very well detailed!

Beautiful build! I want to get one of these kits to sit next to my Mercedes SLR.
The details on your car are amazing.
Which kit did you use for this build?
Chris

Geez,

What a beautiful model.

Thanks for your comments on my model. This is a rare 1/24 Italeri model. I got it from Ebay.

Stunning! I love the amazing details! Congrats!

This looks like a great kit on which you did a fantastic job. I have some of these Detail Master hose clamps as well and was very pleased with them. Your car is stunning and well-detailed. Keep up the good work!!

Alex