Mercedes C291 + CLK-Gtr + CLR

[bigbertha]

3 brilliantly finished silver arrows. My favourite is the first, oldest '91, probably because I'm old and it's more my era but they're all great!

[gionc]

Mostly I appreciated you back to the desk! Obviously the results are those we expect from you A.

Con affetto, gio

[Outamyhead]

Where did you get the c291 from, I have been looking around for the Merc's, Peugeot', Porsche's and Jag's that were involved in the 91 race where Mazda beat them?

[dmacb]

Beautiful models and lighting!

[TurboGuru]

Stunning work, love the CLK-GTR!!

Can I ask, how do you do your panel lines? ... I've tried using a mechanical pencil but it ends up appearing 'dark grey' rather than black.

[P64]

Thanks again for all the kind comments, then…

Outamyhead, the C291 has been bought here http://www.dodicicilindri.it/html/home.htm website is not updated, you should email them.

TurboGuru, I start rescribing all the panel lines sometimes with a thick hand-made scriber



and sometimes with the SRC etched scriber blade


Then, I paint without any care the panel lines with Tamiya semi-gloss black X-18 and, once dried, I remove the excess with a scratch-remover (Arexons in this case), obtaining a straight and clean line



I hope the explanation would answer your question.

Ale.

[DasWiesel]

Thanks for your answer. Didn´t expect a simple Ral-colour to look that good.

[F1Tommy]

Very nice work!!! That Black Box kit is not bad at all when finished. It is not long enough, but otherwise good.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 2010

[modlman17]

I love them all but that C291 is my favorite. Great job!!!!

Rob

[TurboGuru]

Originally Posted by P64

Thanks again for all the kind comments, then…

Outamyhead, the C291 has been bought here http://www.dodicicilindri.it/html/home.htm website is not updated, you should email them.

TurboGuru, I start rescribing all the panel lines sometimes with a thick hand-made scriber



and sometimes with the SRC etched scriber blade


Then, I paint without any care the panel lines with Tamiya semi-gloss black X-18 and, once dried, I remove the excess with a scratch-remover (Arexons in this case), obtaining a straight and clean line



I hope the explanation would answer your question.

Ale.

Wow! Thank you for providing images! ... I don't think we have Arexons in the UK, but we do have 'Scratch X' which I think I could use instead.

Interesting, I see most people use the same technique as yourself except they use a wash, usually the body colour mixed with black along with a thinner in the ratio of 1:10.

I'm struggling to work out how best to apply this on a white car. Using the above method I could just mix white and black along with the thinner at 1:10 or use your method and apply something like "Tamiya Smoke" (light grey) directly onto the panel area.

[P64]

Originally Posted by TurboGuru

I'm struggling to work out how best to apply this on a white car. Using the above method I could just mix white and black along with the thinner at 1:10 or use your method and apply something like "Tamiya Smoke" (light grey) directly onto the panel area.

Yes, Tamiya Smoke is a good option on white bodywork (panel lines darkness is a personal taste...). Nevertheless, I think you should go polishing afterwards, to have neat lines.

Ale.

[indy1977tx]

Very nice Mulsanne killers!! I like the evolution of the CLKs which are obvious in the incredible builds and outstanding photography.

Jordan

[Viccario]

All brilliant!

[sjelic]

Amazing, I would never tell those are resin kits, I love mesh on the rear of CLK and overall "real" look of your models, nice to see you back.

[123yokomo]

great models where did you get the CLR kit