Ditech's Mercedes-Benz 5.0 SLC Hans Heyer Gr.5 1981

[MattRS2000]

Originally Posted by oter

i got this from ditech-production today:

i wanted to buy more from them,but i think i will use my money on other kits.

this body is a copy from esci/revell,only modified for gr.5 look

Nice! Did it come with the rear wing?

[LAPO]

and what about a brief review about it? it doesn't seem to be so bad...

[oter]

Originally Posted by MattRS2000

Nice! Did it come with the rear wing?

yes,you get a piece of styrene sheets,and you need to cut out the parts your self,windows is included also.

its need a lot of work,but it is possible to build

[Borjacho]

I have just received Ditech Porsche 924 GTP (or Porsche 944 GTR, or...) body. Rest of the parts, almost all in paper are un-usefull. Only plastic sheet with cristal could be use for lateral winows.

Under my point of view, the body has enough quality as there are not so much burbles.

For me, it`s a good starting point for my next project, the nº1 BOSS version of Le Mans 81. It needs lot of work, but I think no less I spend in other projects naming Tamiya, Studio 27, Renaissance or whatever.

Also decals looks good. Price of all? 46€.







Only two hours later, working only with knive, you can get something looking much better:



For sure that cost is a little high, but it`s the first time I have seen (and I was looking for it for long time) this model and more important, the decal sheet.

Ditech is another option. My opinnion about the Mercedes? Mold was old, using in a lot of copies, but I had same problem with a Renaissance, and with Studio 27, and with.....

Borjacho

[keefr22]

That 924 does look nice - I like that!! Will you do a build thread?

Keef

[formulaking]

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For me, it`s a good starting point for my next project, the nº1 BOSS version of Le Mans 81. It needs lot of work, but I think no less I spend in other projects naming Tamiya, Studio 27, Renaissance or whatever.

Also decals looks good. Price of all? 46€.

For sure that cost is a little high, but it`s the first time I have seen (and I was looking for it for long time) this model and more important, the decal sheet.

Ditech is another option. My opinnion about the Mercedes? Mold was old, using in a lot of copies, but I had same problem with a Renaissance, and with Studio 27, and with.....

Borjacho[/quote]

I am happy hear some reasonable people. We have to remember that those models were not made for static display,instead for slot racing that is the reason for the paper interiors. We, the ones ever searching for the "no one have that model" are adapting them to statics,sure it will require work. But it will also bring satisfaction.

[gordonli1]

Originally Posted by Borjacho

I have just received Ditech Porsche 924 GTP (or Porsche 944 GTR, or...) body. Rest of the parts, almost all in paper are un-usefull. Only plastic sheet with cristal could be use for lateral winows.

Under my point of view, the body has enough quality as there are not so much burbles.

For me, it`s a good starting point for my next project, the nº1 BOSS version of Le Mans 81. It needs lot of work, but I think no less I spend in other projects naming Tamiya, Studio 27, Renaissance or whatever.

Also decals looks good. Price of all? 46€.

For sure that cost is a little high, but it`s the first time I have seen (and I was looking for it for long time) this model and more important, the decal sheet.

Ditech is another option. My opinnion about the Mercedes? Mold was old, using in a lot of copies, but I had same problem with a Renaissance, and with Studio 27, and with.....

Borjacho

Am i right to assum these Ditech kits come with interiors like seats, dashboard etc? its cos there is a 1/24 scale DBR9 and at 49euro, i am tempted to get one.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by gordonli1

Am i right to assum these Ditech kits come with interiors like seats, dashboard etc? its cos there is a 1/24 scale DBR9 and at 49euro, i am tempted to get one.

No they come with a paper interior. Keep in mind that these are slot cars and not static model cars. But you maybe able to use the paper interior to scratch build one out of sheet plastic.

[gordonli1]

I am not familiar with slot cars, say with the ditech resins, do they come with the base and the wheels? so for it to be used for static models, i will need to create custom interior such as seats etc right? and i presume they are curbside (no engine?)

[ScaleCentral]

That 924 looks good. I have been wanting to do that project sooner or later. I bet you could easily adapt the racing 944 interior and chassis to that kit. I may have to get that kit in a month of so when I have some money.
Nic

[formulaking]

Originally Posted by ScaleCentral

That 924 looks good. I have been wanting to do that project sooner or later. I bet you could easily adapt the racing 944 interior and chassis to that kit. I may have to get that kit in a month of so when I have some money.
Nic

Yep,the Testor 944 fit perfectly,mine is coming great

[firun]

Wow, cool that there are new scratchbuilders with Ditech's bodies!

And sorry for my silence in the air - I'm currently on army courses, and can not continue building my Merc until end of August. But it was very nice to see others starting building Ditech's bodies.

By the way, here - 2000 kms away from my home and Merc kit, I've had some thoughts on building and finishing this body.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by gordonli1

I am not familiar with slot cars, say with the ditech resins, do they come with the base and the wheels? so for it to be used for static models, i will need to create custom interior such as seats etc right? and i presume they are curbside (no engine?)

Basically all you get is a body and some other bits that would go on the body with that model. You would have to source all the other parts to make it a curb side or full detail static model. Some of these kts are based of model kits. Like the Escort Gr. 5 is base from the ESCI/REVELL Escort 1800 rally car. So you maybe able to use the glass and othe manufactures detail parts for tis kit.

[voyageur]

To be honest... even looking at it as what it is... I would be ashamed to sell such a thing at such a price - even as a slot kit. There are quite a few companies out there that sell better slot kits for the same or even less money. Given - if they are the only ones producing the subject one desires it's the only way to go. Or modify an existing (in this case Hasegawa or Revell 944) kit and give the master to a professional resin caster who is reknown for excellent quality at reasonable prices. Just my two cents.

[formulaking]

Originally Posted by voyageur

To be honest... even looking at it as what it is... I would be ashamed to sell such a thing at such a price - even as a slot kit. There are quite a few companies out there that sell better slot kits for the same or even less money. Given - if they are the only ones producing the subject one desires it's the only way to go. Or modify an existing (in this case Hasegawa or Revell 944) kit and give the master to a professional resin caster who is reknown for excellent quality at reasonable prices. Just my two cents.

Well, let us know those companies,share them with us! But if you decide to go into producing a master for those theme and sell copies ,I will be waiting for you. Even better ,I will buy a copy of every one that you produce.