Rich Chernosky Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 After years of sitting in its box I have finally finished my 1/16 Italeri Mercedes 300SL convertible (also known as a cabrioblet) Colour is a pearlized ink by Liqui Acrylic currently sold by Hobby Lobby. Colour is called Sun Up blue and i add a small amount of Tamiya clear blue to bring out the colour more. The trunk had some sand through during polishing and had to be resprayed recently. Matching the colour again after 12yrs proved a little problematic. Which is probably why is sat so long. Once past that problem the kit went together well and the chassis was surprisingly detailed. (se photos) I liked all the working features on this kit, opening hood, doors and trunk. Especially the steering wheels which operate through the steering wheel via a rack and pinion box (shown) See photo captions for more details.Thanks for looking. Almost forgot I had this background, rest of the photos are on my white background to show detail One of my favorite photos, all that chrome trim was seperate but fit very nice. The engine is the same 6 cyl as found in the Gullwing coupe. It is mounted at a 45 degree angle to reduce the hood line. This was quite an engineering feat in the 50's The doors open and close quite nicely, I really like this interior which was sprayed with Tamiya flats. Carpet is velour wallpaper I had from a sample book. The chassis ready to go under the body Don't usually take this photo but the underside was so detailed...why not show it. That steering box has a small rack and pinion that worked very smoothly. Took this picture to show the actual size of the car. 1/16 is a good size model. Italeri hit a home run with the kit inmy opine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Beautiful looking Mercedes. The subject is pretty special on its own, but the way you detailed every bit of it really looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Spectacular job, very authentic. Italeri botched the Gullwing version by using the cabriolet body molds, which have more pronounced fenders and a wider grille than the GW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Very nice and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Great looking build Rich, that's a nicely detailed kit. Like your idea for the carpet too would never have thought of that! Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Beautiful job on this. The detail is fantastic and I love the body color. You did an amazing job and I'm glad you were able to finish and get it posted. Thank you. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I am really impressed with your build of this Mercedes. I have never seen one built before and appreciate your sharing it with us. The chassis pictures are most welcome with the detail Italeri included especially the rack and pinion steering. Well done Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 58 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: I am really impressed with your build of this Mercedes. I have never seen one built before and appreciate your sharing it with us. The chassis pictures are most welcome with the detail Italeri included especially the rack and pinion steering. Well done Rich. Thank you Gary. The kit was not really all that difficult so I am sure somebody else must have built one. Maybe this post will bring them out of the closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 20 hours ago, Dave B said: Great looking build Rich, that's a nicely detailed kit. Like your idea for the carpet too would never have thought of that! Dave B Dave...we model builders collect all sorts of stuff that we think will work. I was the manager of a paint and wallpaper store and one day this small sample book showed up. We were never going to sell any of that stuff but the minute I saw the book I knew "I" had a use for it. It went home with me that day and i still have it. Its not a matter of going out of my way to think about it. It was more like using some of the things we have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Beautiful Model!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo95187 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Rich, Dang that is sweet! May motivate me to come up to see it in person! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Fabulous build! Love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Turbo95187 said: Rich, Dang that is sweet! May motivate me to come up to see it in person! B Not a problem there...you know the door is always open for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I went back through your photos and noted especially the way you painted the exhaust pipe, very realistic. So many models have bright exhaust pipes and yours are so accurate with the weathered look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous build, and I am glad you didn't paint it silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 This was really nice! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Gramps46 said: I went back through your photos and noted especially the way you painted the exhaust pipe, very realistic. So many models have bright exhaust pipes and yours are so accurate with the weathered look. Gary...that's actually the first time I have attempted that. So the compliment is most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 What a beautiful car, and that leafy background is amazing. Really nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svend66b@gmail.com Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 You have captured the spirit of a true german classic to perfection. Great colorchoice and attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Beautiful work! The color is great also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 VERY NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmodeler Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Beautiful build of a classic Mercedes, I just completed an old Revell 1/24 gullwing .Very fiddly kit but looks good when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 6 hours ago, ozmodeler said: Beautiful build of a classic Mercedes, I just completed an old Revell 1/24 gullwing .Very fiddly kit but looks good when finished. Thank you for the compliment Lou....we would luv to see your gullwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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