Mercedes Benz 300SL 1/24

[simonr]

I started this model last year intended to the Heartland Nationals in Overland Park, KS, but, due to problem with the paintjob, I had to stop it and re-start tthe build to get the model ready to the GSL. Talking about the GSL, this was the model that took the Factory Stock 4th place award. For me it was a huge surprize due to the high quality models that enters specially in that class. I hope you guys like this one.

General views of the Gullwing.

Detail of the wheels.

Front of the car. Pay attention to the headlights were I applied a little bit of water down mix of brown and clear yellow to recreate the spotted glass caused by the heat of the light.

Views of the interior. A scaled down map of Germany was placed between seats.

The main atracttion of this model, the gullwing doors! The aluminum tubing was added instead of the plastic tubing.

To be continued!

Simon Rivera

[simonr]

Underside views of the engine and rear.

The other atraction, the engine. It was recreated as a factory stock. It even included scaled down copies of the engine original stickers.

To me build this classic model car was more a date with automotive histoy trying to recreate one of the famous and classic cars of all time.

Simon Rivera

[BIGTRUCK]

I always loved the Gullwing, yours is very well done , from the black window grommets to the interior door fabric...I have the Heller 300SL , yours has more chassis detail , what kit is yours?

[simonr]

Actually, this projet started out with an original Heller, but, I messed it up trying to open the doors. Then, I bought the 1979 version of the Heller, the 1/25 AMT, but, almost starting the new Heller, I found this rare Italeri Gullwing. What's rare about this one, it's that's named "Gullwing", but, has not opened doors. Because of it's so nice design, I think the made it in order to open the doors if you like. Thanks for looking.

Simon Rivera

I always loved the Gullwing, yours is very well done , from the black window grommets to the interior door fabric...I have the Heller 300SL , yours has more chassis detail , what kit is yours?

[MonoPed]

that is a beautiful build of a beautiful subject - very nice work!!

[Rob Hall]

Beautiful build... the Gullwing is probably my favorite '50s design. I have a couple of the AMT kits and the Minicraft 1:16th to build eventually..