New model being built. Merc AMG S600 coupe

[Purpura Delujo]

Undecided on paint, I'm going to go through my neighbours 50 or so Mercedes-Benz Enthusiast magazines and through all his Benz info to try get a colour chart. Was a gift from a friend. I've only done the engine and the chassis so far, I will re-do the engine though.

[COZMO6476]

looking great so far. its cool that you have lots of references to make it accurate. cant wait to see more progress

[Purpura Delujo]

Yeah well if someone made a 1991 Benz 500SEL I could get every single detail done, right down to the colours on the guages or even on the fan belts, anything at all I could detail to the extreme. I could also do that if someone made a 1969 Benz 300SEL 6.3. I tell ya, my neighbours one has the 6.3 V8 with racing cams and sport valves & AMG pistons, 3 inch exhaust system and a Remus muffler with twin 2" tips, that thing sounded like a TRUCK! I like it

[tonioseven]

Gona be pretty cool! I have that kit but I doubt if I ever build it! I don't have a clue as to how I want to build it! I hope yours turns out well though!:bandit:

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

The engine looks great and the chassis looks good too. Should be nice when it's done. Keep us updated.

[supratuner]

cant wait to see it finished!

[Purpura Delujo]

QUICK UPDATE: Started Interior, black/blue/silver/metallic grey combo. hand painted dark tan wood....thats it for now, cant get pics, at my other house this week.

[primera man]

Originally posted by Lowryda
QUICK UPDATE: Started Interior, black/blue/silver/metallic grey combo. hand painted dark tan wood....thats it for now, cant get pics, at my other house this week.

Sounds like a nice combo of colours

[Modelcargarage]

i like that keep us updated

[GTI1800]

Hi,
I love MERCEDES......
Nice beguining..... but what about your choice of wheels... You can use some large size.......:flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:
Laurent

[Swoxy]

That car is really called the CL 600. Good luck with the project!

[Geez]

When / where did you find this kit? I've never seen it before! Would make one sweet customizing kit, esp. considering it comes with an engine!

[Purpura Delujo]

Hi all, I've done the interior a different combo, but it still suits the end colour of the car very well. I can test different combos by using a car we already have painted in deep metallic blue (my dads Cobra). The interior is now metallic black/black/tan/dark wood combo, works very well when all pieces are put in on interior. Sorry about not having progress pics but the car s at my other house & I don't want to risk damaging it on the way up. I may keep building this even though I said I am on a break, I just love Benzs so I can't stop and leave it half done.


Wheels will be 18" BBSs Laurent, all chrome . I re-did the engine and I've painted the brakes the norm sports car colours (red calipers). Very visable brakes through the BBs wheels. Picture update will follow in a week or so.

*EDIT* I forgot, I didn't find this kit. My friend bought it in Singapore and then he was planning to build it. But he gave up so he gave it to me.

[tonioseven]

Originally posted by Swoxy
That car is really called the CL 600. Good luck with the project!

Why would you feel the need to correct Tamiya's own box? Here in the 'States, the name on the box is correct; I was under the impression that the newer coupe is the CL.

[tamiyarevell]

To tonioseven and Swoxy

The car ia called s600 coupe before 1994
and BENZ company changed the name of the car that is called CL600 in 1994 . So you guys are both correct.