Finally finished: Mercedes CLK DTM 2000 "Original Teile"

[godfather23]

Hey everybody,

looking back at this project, it still amazes me that it took me about 3 1/2 years to finish this one. I started the WIP-thread sometime in 2006.

The build has been basically nearly done for 1 1/2 years. Now I managed to add the missing stickers and parts.

The completed model is displayed with the co-drivers door open. Therefore I spent a good amount of time detailing the interior using the SMS CLK DTM Carbon Fiber Set and some wiring.

For the exterior I needed two sets of the decals since the parts of the decals came off when I wanted to take the masking tape of the model. The engine bay and other parts have been detailled using the SMS PE-set.

In the end I can see that this modelling experience has been ... haunting. Nevertheless I´m up for another massive decal job. These cars just look too good with a fantastic livery.

Enjoy the pictures:

































Comments and critcism is very welcome. On to the next challenge!!


Cheers


Robert

[beaver63]

Beautiful clean work. Congratulations. Working with decals had to be very funny.

[alex156]

Super job ,the carbon decal was well worth the time and effort.
Atb,Alex

[sam01contact]

I love the weathering in the engine bay! Cool model!

[da_ashman]

Awesome Work, looks fantastic

[klutz_100]

Very nicely done, Robert

The work you have put into this shows!

(fix the padding on the roll cage though )

[kans0002]

Looks good Robert. I am working on the Warsteiner livery MB DTM 2000 right now and am interested in opening the driver side door. Could you elaborate on what you did with the passenger side door to open it up?

Thanks,

Stuart

[lumpulus]

Where is the door? Great build, but there are no co-drivers in DTM.

[tuned.by.twenty]

I applaud your determination, that's a lot of decals! Lovely model, great work overall.

[MidMazar]

Finally this one got done, i thought it was already done and never saw the finished thread. Sweet job on the decals and overall build. But arent the rear tires a little too close to the body?

[Mikezibit]

HI

I don`t like the "new" DTM, but your model looks good




Mikezibit

[godfather23]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

(fix the padding on the roll cage though )

Will be done. I was just to excited to do the pictures. I should go for more accuracy on the finishing straight and don´t let me taken away for a picture session.

Originally Posted by kans0002

(Could you elaborate on what you did with the passenger side door to open it up?

I used a sharp knife and worked through the panel lines. It´s not that hard. You just need to be patient not to break anything or actually scratch over the parts that need to be painted later.

Originally Posted by lumpulus

Where is the door? Great build, but there are no co-drivers in DTM

The door won´t be displayed as long as I don´t get a larger case to storage the model in. There is no room yet to put it on display. And as long as it can´t be displayed it will no be finished

Originally Posted by MidMazar

But arent the rear tires a little too close to the body?

You are absolutely right. From my view solving this meant to rework the whole position of the rear wheel and supsension mountings - meaning that I would have needed to place them more backwards. That was simply too much for my skills. I will try to fix this by straightening the wheels.


Thanks for all your replies and criticism. Both are well appreciated.


Cheers



Robert

[DasWiesel]

It was worth every minute you`d spent on this.

[TurboGuru]

lovely build!

Does anybody know where I can find those wheels (1/24) .... the only ones I have seen are the ones that are part of this kit.....

I was hoping studio27 did them....

[stevenoble]

Very nicely built. Those decals must have been a nightmare, hats off to you for completing it..