Mercedes Benz 300CE

[Dave5.0]

This is a Fujimi kit, curbside, I just wanted something I could throw together quick, even though it took a few months I really only spent about a few hours on it. The front wheel assembly was pushed forward using the stock parts, so I fabbed (Ghetto rigged) a new axle mount to bring it back where it should be. The front air dam warped a little after it was mounted (too much glue) I had a little time into filling it with putty and smoothing it back out, not perfect but I am still a little green to building. Broke and lost the front emblem, ughh...

Painted with Dupli-color rattle can Almond Beige Pearl, no clear coat.
Wheels are 18" Aoshima RS Watanabe painted semi-flat black

Made a quick little photo booth that turned out pretty good, I need to play with the camera a little more to make it better and looking back I should have made the booth a little wider.

I had a tough time with the trim running under the masking...I just wanted to move on so here it is.









Comments and criticism welcome

[360spider]

Awesome color!

[BVC500]

I have one under construction that is a similar color...Mercedes' Smoke Silver. Nice work!

[Mike Taylor]

I like it-looks like it means business!

[carl63_99]

Nice! Looks like the booth idea worked pretty good. Depending on your camera and photoshop, you might want to back up so you get the whole car in focus. I took probably a couple dozen shots of my cars to get a couple of each worth saving.

But I'd still say it's a nice build with a good shine on it.

So, how about that Mustang model?

Rock on!

[TightDA8]

looks cool! I didnt know Tamiya made a 300CE model...I've only seen the Fujimi version.

[Dave5.0]

Originally Posted by TightDA8

looks cool! I didnt know Tamiya made a 300CE model...I've only seen the Fujimi version.

You got me there, I must have been thinking about something else when I wrote that...it is in fact a Fujimi.

[sileightsix]

looks nice!

A wash on the front grill would help some... and any chance for window masking? I know you said it wasn't really your cup of tea, but practice makes?

Oh, and those are the smallest 18" rims I've ever seen.

[little.collector]

Very nice model, we don't see a lot of 300 Benz. The color is just perfect and I like the black wheels!

[TightDA8]

Originally Posted by Dave5.0

You got me there, I must have been thinking about something else when I wrote that...it is in fact a Fujimi.

I had the same kit a couple of years back. Never got a chance to finish it...Box from a high shelf fell on it and crushed the body. Time to find another one! I like how you used Watanabe's on yours.