StokeModels Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Well, here's my first post of a finished model on this forum. It's the Moebius Models 1956 Chrysler 300B. I was quite taken with Sean Svendsen's boxart on this one and wanted to build mine with a few of the touches I saw in his illustration. Lower stance, wider wire wheels and what I saw as a darker metallic red finish. The front was dropped with modified spindles and the rear with adjusted leaf springs. I mounted my own 3D printed wire wheels and 2 piece whitewall tires with the kit spinners. Body colour is Tamiya Mica Red lacquer over black Mr Color Surfacer 1500. I modified the front bumper to remove the licence plate indent and then all of the kit chrome was stripped and repainted with Alclad Chrome. Exhaust pipes were made from aluminum tube. The body was not modified but did require some tricky cleanup around the rear of the roof and some rescribing around the headlights. All the trim was done with Bare Metal Foil. I shaved the molded-in wipers off of the cowl but haven't sourced suitable replacements yet, would also like to find a decent side mirror. Might have to print them myself I guess. The lower half of the engine was built mostly stock with a custom designed and printed supercharger set-up. I modelled the intake after the stock piece but with a cold-air intake system that runs in front of the radiator. Belt drive, radiator, battery, air filters and distributor were all 3D printed as well. This was my first Moebius kit and I was pretty happy with it overall, some nice detail and pretty easy assembly. My only nitpicks were headlight lenses that were too cloudy, red painted taillights that I stripped and repainted to remove sprue marks and the Chrysler decal on the front that was a completely different size and shape to the molding on the body. Small stuff, really. Thanks for looking. Martin. 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 If not for the hood being completely removed in that one pic, I'd swear that was pics of a real, 1/1 car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 That is absolutely gorgeous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Exceptional build... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Stunning work as usual! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Perfection! Excelent job and one of the cleanest I've ever seen. What's next? can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Well Martin . . . I agree with Steve Milberry, that your photos instantly led me to believe that I was looking at a 1:1 motor car. This is an exceptional build, and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. Moebius kits are a dream to assemble, but you have gone the extra mile with this one. Having built a Moebius Hudson Hornet myself, there is something in me that would like to build a Chrysler 300B. Well done with your 3D printed parts also . . . I guarantee that you would thoroughly enjoy building the 1953 Hudson Hornet . . . I know I did. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) Martin... just, WOW! As others have already mentioned, I thought I was looking at a 1:1 car as well! I am picking my jaw up off the floor now ? Truly outstanding work! Cheers Edited January 3, 2023 by SpikeSchumacher Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Super sharp model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hello Martin !! What a beautiful build. Your builds are so cleanly put together, it is hard to tell they are models. Of course you capture them with amazing photography too. The gold under the hood looks spectacular with the body colour. Awesome to have you on the forum sir. Hopefully see you at a local get together soon. Now let’s see that matte green Jag!! Cheers, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Been enjoying your builds on Instagram. ‘Bout time you were on here. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Wait a minute here, thats not a real car?? WOW Martin, that an incredable built!! Just beautiful. You get a 2 thumbs up for this one??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Great to see you posting Under Glass. Fabulous build. I am able to see details in the engine compartment that I missed when I saw it first hand !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 WOWSER....that's a Looker right there now. Great looking color and the engine mods and detail are top notch. Excellent build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 OUTSTANDING build!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Wow,stunning build. Excellent work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 That is really good looking ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Talk about setting the bar high, geez ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 That's a superb build Martin, flawless and nicely detailed. Stunning setting and photography. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Very, very impressive and clean build. Great color choice and the detail work is great. Well done! ? Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I thought this was a real car you patterned it after at first, then...no. Stunning model, and superb photography. Charlie Larkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 This is simply stunning. A beautiful build that I would be proud to have on the shelf. And - if it were real - in the garage. The 3D parts really add to the build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeModels Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Thanks to all for the great comments, appreciate it. 6 hours ago, Steve H said: Hopefully see you at a local get together soon. Now let’s see that matte green Jag!! For sure, hope to see you at the next one Steve. See what I can do about the Jag. ? 6 hours ago, Phildaupho said: I am able to see details in the engine compartment that I missed when I saw it first hand !! Ha! You'll have to bring your magnifying glass to the next meeting! 7 hours ago, Lobo2me said: What's next? can't wait! I've got a Mercedes 500SEC and the new Tamiya Z on the bench right now. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 AWESOME! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Awesome work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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