CrazyCrank Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) After having built 3 Mercedes Benz 300l Gullwing, the last of which representing the one that won its class under number 417 in the famous 1955 Mille Mille race, as I had in stock this old Revell kit from 1991 started and never finished more than 25 years ago, and another one intact, I naturally decided to build it, to have the series of the two victorious Mercedes in this prestigious race, and also to complete in a way a series of emblematic cars and give them a new life, in all modesty. This model has been achieved 3 months ago and was built in a little less than 7 months, or even 5 if you exclude two months of holidays in Canada, a record for me. The true car was the overall winner of Mille Miglia 1955, driven by Sir Stirling Moss. It includes nearly 600 parts in all materials, more than 480 having been added to the 115 initial ones, of which about 50 were modelled and 3D printed, and the rest scratch-built. I didn't count the time spent, not being a professional modeler and not intending to sell it once it was finished, but I probably spent more than 300 hours on it, counting the time spent studying the documentation, the 3D design of the parts and the realization. Not only the hood is openable, but also the driver's door, the fuel flap on left headrest, the trunk, which open simultaneously with the 2 headrests. The interior of the trunk is fully detailed, as is the engine bay, and the underside. I'm quite proud of the result, despite all its imperfections, and the few big mistakes I made that I only realized too late to correct. They will be obvious to the connoisseurs. My Mercedes Benz 300 SL and SLR cycle doesn't end with this one, as one of these days I'm going to build the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupe, of which one of the two authentic examples ever built was recently sold at auction for the modest sum of 135 million euros. Hope you enjoyed the journey Those who are interested can follow the assembly of this difficult model in the WIP section here: Mercedes Benz 300 SLR n° 722 - Mille Miglia 1955 Edited September 9, 2022 by CrazyCrank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Excellent work and great presentation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Wow...another work of art!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Wow that's impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Most excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks you guys for your kind comments and praises, much appreciated ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Another exceptional model, Thierry - I never would have the skill or patience for this not-so-easy-kit so I sold mine off when I had the chance to buy the PMA 1/24 diecast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said: Another exceptional model, Thierry - I never would have the skill or patience for this not-so-easy-kit so I sold mine off when I had the chance to buy the PMA 1/24 diecast. Thank you very much for this huge compliment. My interpretation, despite of all its imperfections, is, imho and with all due respect for Minichamps, closer of the true car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Looks Fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Very, very impressive build. The workmanship is outstanding and extremely well excited with all of the background research included. Great build of unusual depth and detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 What you have built here is just amazing! I am surprised that it ‘only’ took 300 hours. There must have been so much work involved with the opening panels. When you compare the Revell to kits like the modern Tamiya 300SL, you can appreciate how hard it is to make as beautiful a job as you did with this. I look forward to seeing your Ulenhaut SLR Coupe (probably the most beautiful car ever made?). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 ? Wow that's awesome! 3D printed wire wheels? Tubing exhaust pipes look great. I had to track down a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupe for myself after reading about that example sold by the museum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 4:25 AM, slusher said: Looks Fantastic! Thank you so much On 9/14/2022 at 2:18 PM, Peter Lombardo said: Very, very impressive build. The workmanship is outstanding and extremely well excited with all of the background research included. Great build of unusual depth and detail. Thanks for this huge praise. I did my best with this one On 9/14/2022 at 5:43 PM, drodg said: Amazing. Really ? Thank you ? On 9/15/2022 at 10:12 AM, beeRS said: What you have built here is just amazing! I am surprised that it ‘only’ took 300 hours. There must have been so much work involved with the opening panels. When you compare the Revell to kits like the modern Tamiya 300SL, you can appreciate how hard it is to make as beautiful a job as you did with this. I look forward to seeing your Ulenhaut SLR Coupe (probably the most beautiful car ever made?). Thank so much for this huge praise Regarding the Uhlenhaut, a kit has been offered to me for free several month ago by a modeler from another from, but he never send it to me and clearly will never do it. I found a kit on "LeBonCoin.fr", but wasn't quick enough to buy it. Now, I can found one on bay Austria for 80 € !!! Obviously it's out of question to pray such an insane price ! I keep searching... 1 hour ago, 89AKurt said: ? Wow that's awesome! 3D printed wire wheels? Tubing exhaust pipes look great. I had to track down a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupe for myself after reading about that example sold by the museum. It's very kind of you to make such a compliment Good luck for you Uhlenhaut quest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Bonjour Thierry! Well, very detailed racer, and the various metal finishes on mechanical components are great. World class, bravo! CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Huge thumbs up!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) Beautiful. And a great race car in real life, driven by a great driver. Edited September 29, 2022 by unclescott58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Beautiful model, beautiful presentation, inspiring craftsmanship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Absolument magnifique Thierry! The level of detailing and all the metalic finishings are so impressive. wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Thanks a lot guys for you very kind words and praises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Superb build, worth the hours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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