*-progress-* Mercedes CLK-GTR SS

[BRM]

This'll be my first "custom" work on a model. I wanted to try something different (more street) but still in keeping with my love for racing. I was going to recreate the Roadster


but after some consideration I figure it might be more than I could handle at this time so I've opted for the SuperSport.


A new rear window/engine cover will be scratch built, a new rear spoiler and of course a totally scratch built interior. Plus some work on the front brake ducts and bits here and there.


This is the kit I'm starting with


And a bit of progress


getting some primer on engine and suspension parts. I think I'll leave the engine for now though and concentrate on the interior starting with the console and the seats.

Wish me luck and I'll update this whenever I have some progress so you can lend some insight or some suggestions.

Cheers

[krebs128]

this is starting to sound like one hell of a build. best of luck, and i'll be watching you (not in a stalker type of way....). looks like it'll be awesome!

[BRM]

Originally Posted by krebs128

this is starting to sound like one hell of a build. best of luck, and i'll be watching you (not in a stalker type of way....). looks like it'll be awesome!

I hope it'll be a good clean build. I'll attemped to wire the engine bay for the first time on this car as I have some excellent reference material.

Not sure if I want to paint it red or silver though...

Heres a link to some of the reference material

http://www.carclassic.com/html/DD90.htm

[krebs128]

IMO, silver looks better. just seems to look more exoctic, almost like an s7, maybe it's just that picture. decided on any particular rims yet?

[BRM]

Originally Posted by krebs128

IMO, silver looks better. just seems to look more exoctic, almost like an s7, maybe it's just that picture. decided on any particular rims yet?

I'll use the rims that came with the CLK kit unless someone wants to trade or I find another Mercedes kit for cheap, with the same rims as in the reference photos.

[krebs128]

yea, i like those multi spoke rims

lol, so far, this thread has been just you and me

[Samurai75007]

Good idea, goin to be lookin at this one.

[krebs128]

Originally Posted by Samurai75007

Good idea, goin to be lookin at this one.

arhhh!!! you ruined it!!

[{(itchy)}{finger}]

do tha freaking roadster! thats freakin awsome! take your time and make tha roadster!

[tsuchiya]

cool project!Pix more !!

[BRM]

Here's what I did in the last 30 min..started the seats. Basic shape done now need to add the padding and remove the electrical boxes and stuff from the tub so I can fit the passenger seat.

[BRM]

Before I head off to bed here are the seats in the tub. I cut out the electrical boxes on the passenger side.

[RallyRaider]

Very nice project you've selected there BRM. I think I am detecting a theme to your latest builds
Rims from the recent Tamiya DTM kits might be close to the ones in your reference pics, just a thought.

[Samurai75007]

Looking good so far. loving it.

[slk320]

very very interesting build...I look forward to it.