Mercedes SL 300 (1954) -> Roadster

[BuLLDoGG]

Hello guys!

I never tried to make anything wif diecast models and 2 days ago i decided to improve my Merc SL 300 year 1954 (burago) its 1:24 scale.

I made it cabrio by now, changed wheels smoothened up for painting, engine from viper, new seats.

It is still be in progress and im gna finish it soon so here u go some pics:

Unfortunately i haven't got the picture of the original car but i found identical one the onlya diffrence was that mine was black not grey.

Original:



Progres:

1) detached body (removed lights roof doors, and some other stuff )





2) Over each wheel arch there was an old styled fender sticking out i decided to remove it so:

here is the origninal state:



Here is the removed one:



3) engine, chasis:





4) door, doorway:





5) wheel, seats:





6) overal view (construction):





thnx for ur attention! comments are very welome and needed, so as critisims and advises.

[MoneyMike]

looks hot but y did u cut the top off?

[mike@af]

Why did you cut the top off?

Funny how the quality of the pictures gets progressively worse as you scroll down the page.

[BuLLDoGG]

i didnt like the top and it wudn't allow me all to make everything i want to, im gna try and make it a roadster, and those usualy come wif no roof eg. mazda miata and 350Z.

sorry for the quality of pics i used my nokia 6600 to make them next pictures will be made wif digital camera.

thnx for comments!

[Howielong]

Wif = With i guess. But looks good or somewhat.

[BuLLDoGG]

yea wif stands for with i type on many other forums and got used to some shortcuts thnx for comment though!

[Gafoto]

But why did you remove the frame for the windscreen? Even if you wanted to make in a convertible it doesn't make any sense. Lookin good so far though.

[KustmAce]

I hope it turns out good. If not, that will be a waste of a very beautiful car.

[FlySkyline]

i think you should have kept the gullwings- that made that car what it is- a great classic

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by FlySkyline

i think you should have kept the gullwings- that made that car what it is- a great classic

[BuLLDoGG]

well i didn't liek th construction and wanted to make the car more aggressive and the roof gave it more classical neat look...concernin windscreen frame i made it at first shorter and then somethin went wrong and i had to cut it completely but i'll proly restore that one.

maybe some ideas on how to make car luk more beautiful? thnx in advance (please don't say i should throw everything away and buy a new model )

[BuLLDoGG]

okiez there is some updates on my merc, i carpeted the insides (used material from my t-shirt):













okz some more updates coming up soon.
comments are appreciated and btw guys do u know how can i close some holes and make the body straight so i can paint it? thnx in advance!

[mike@af]

For the holes use some Tamiya epoxy putty quick type, or use Bondo body filler.

[BuLLDoGG]

thnx mike! btw what do u think about new interior?

[Afrofent]

Hmm, it look's good so far. Good work.