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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC was a version of the R107/C107 model series, which was produced for exceptionally long period of 1971 to 1989. The SL (R107) variant was a 2-seat convertible/roadster whereas the SLC (C107) was a 2-door hardtop coupé. The SLC model run ended in 1981 when it was replaced by the 380 SEC and 500 SEC. The SL production continued until 1989. The Italeri kit represents the coupe version Mercedes 450 SLC or 500 SLC. Italeri provides you with a choise of decals for either. In real life the main difference was the transmission, which in the 450 was 3-speed whereas the 500 got a 4-speed transmission. The Italeri kit had some design flaws that made building somewhat challenging but after a little bit tweaking it turned out ok. The exterior colour is original Mercedes color called Manganese Brown and the interior color Cobra Motor Paint Brown Leather. As a reference I had this: https://www.jpfrazier.com/vehicles/1108/1980-mercedes-benz-450-slc Painting and polishing a car body like this with a lot of edges is always a pain so after many layers of paint I airbrushed at least six layers of Tamiya gloss clear on it but still couldn´t avoid sanding through the paint in couple of spots. For wet sanding I used Micromesh sanding clothes 6000-8000-12000 for the first time and was positively surprised how they behaved. Polishing with tamiya Fine and Finish and finally Tamiya Modelling wax.

Hello. This idea of making a private racer of the 450SLC popped into my head a while ago. I got the donor the other day so now i`m mostly searching parts and stuff for the build. The engine/drivetrain i`m not 100% about,but i was thinking about using the 6litre AMG v12 with ITB`s,and maby transmission and drivetrain from the SLS AMG,maby Fujimi. I also have some straight six engines,3,2litre and 3litre 24v wich would look good with ITB`s. The are some 32v and 16v v8 engines among the spare parts,but i cant decide yet. I just like the idea of a hight rev natural aspiratet v12 and manual transmission. The donor. Just silly fitting the engine donor in the engine room. Plan is to adapt flares and front spoiler form an old Monogram Porsche 924 Grp5 kit. Sorry about the quality on the pictures. Here is a bit of inspiration. I`m thinking a street legal car,not full race. Not sure about mpg in city with v12 Thanks for watching. Also comments are welcome,good or bad.