Project 038 -- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing'
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26 April 2019, 04:57
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classicdriver.com/en..loured-bird-paradise
According to this the standard colors were Silver, White, Red, Black a British Racing Green and this Cyan color I would call Turquoise. Has some good detail shots of the dashboard for you too. Looking forward to another get build !
26 April 2019, 06:16
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Body color will be Vallejo's Old Rose. 70.944 Old Rose, Vallejo Model Color Matt, Acrylic, 17ml .
26 April 2019, 06:18
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70.814 Burnt Red - RAL 8012, Vallejo Model Color Matt, Acrylic, 17ml will be the interior color, the reference pictures show a dark red leather.
26 April 2019, 19:39
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We have pieces, and we have a color code. Time to batch together pieces for primers.
27 April 2019, 23:01
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There were plenty of mold lines to scrape/sand off. Then I sanded the body starting from 180 to 1000 to get hopefully a smoother finish.
28 April 2019, 20:42
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Got everything onto bamboo sticks ready for the painting process, splitting everything into primer batch groups is next, then party on Garth!
30 April 2019, 00:18
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Indeed. I hope I can get a good finish out of it. I'm going to wet sand 1200 between each layer to try and keep everything smooth as I go.
30 April 2019, 05:16
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Wow ! Looks like a million pieces in there ! Did it have all the car show parts in the kit ?
30 April 2019, 05:18
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It's mostly the bits and bobs that make up the suspension is where all the pieces are. Unfortunately All the under belly pieces are covered with a bland "belly pan". It's complicated to look at the instructions, gives me a headache following all the little arrows and dashes. But the final product will show at the wheel joints and such, so 110% forward... 😄
30 April 2019, 06:22
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So what you are saying is it will raise your blood pressure to assemble the tiny bits then hide it all in the final assembly?
30 April 2019, 06:25
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Yes... Kind of sucks. And I'm bad at those blasted tiny pieces in the first place... but the show must go on 🙂
30 April 2019, 18:23
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What's the best way to repair this... Thus far... washed in warm water with Dawn. initial sanding 180-1200, Sprayed grey primer, started sanding with Tamiya 3k sponge, then this.
1 May 2019, 19:53
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Damn it :'( , seriously? (not that I was all that far in the process but still.)
1 May 2019, 20:06
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20 mins in a ISO bath and a toothbrush did the trick. Now it's just soaking in warm soapy water while I do other things
1 May 2019, 20:51
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Welcome to the toothpick farm 😛 On the body: Gave it a quick 2k sand out of the bath and dry, then primed with grey. Next I'll hit the grey with a quick 2k sand, then I will do 2 layers of white primer sanding after each. That should give me a damn smooth finish for the paint 🙂
1 May 2019, 23:58
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That does suck, I usually try to avoid priming. I hate sanding (no patience) and it loses detail and adds orange peel.
2 May 2019, 05:31
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I only really care about the outer body pieces with the priming and the sanding and such... I find that if I don't, then paint may flake off if I'm not careful handling it (I have bull in a china closet syndrome 😛 ), that sucks too...The body/shell may only ## pieces, but it's 95% of the visual result... I don't mind the extra elbow grease for that (most the time... grumble grumble... )
2 May 2019, 07:07
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With enamels I would paint a bunch of bodies (bare plastic) in the summer then build them over the Winter. Lesson learned from fingerprints in paint jobs from being too eager.
2 May 2019, 15:31
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Old Rose body with a Burnt Red interior... The Old Rose looks boring... hopefully when I get the silver window trim and other painted bits that it'll look better.
5 May 2019, 21:37
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Looks better with a little bit of chrome on it... and I'm glad I picked up a detailers brush set from 5/0 to 3... Could not have painted the logo on the trunk with the medium brushes I had before.
6 May 2019, 04:28
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Steps 1 and 2 done... Wheels and interior tub is done... I'm trying out a new PVA glue... I heard that you can wipe excess of it away with a wet brush... a HUGE plus in my messy glue world... so I'm trying it out. Anyone else have experience with PVA glue?
7 May 2019, 02:21
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Step 3, the engine, done. Step 4, glass and attaching doors to body, done.
7 May 2019, 04:39
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Yeah Chris, using a wet cotton bud is sometimes easier than a wet brush.
7 May 2019, 06:48
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Le Done. I did NOT like assembly at all. Instructions were the worst out of my 38 projects, leaving out placement/orientation on many pieces. I goofed the engine and most of the suspension stuff to the point that I made sure the wheels were secure, then I ripped everything (engine stuff) out. You can call it my blond car... all beauty, no brains 😛 All the hinges on the doors/hood/trunk sucked in this car, broke most of them 🙁 But all that aside I think I did pretty good on the body.
8 May 2019, 17:42
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AMT at it "Best" *cough-cough* quality ! Still looks great aside from AMT's short coming ! Bravo !
8 May 2019, 17:45
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Once I realized that I had to scrape the engine and and suspension due to bad assembly. I just made sure that the wheel axles were proper and glued... didn't worry about anything else. Thank god it's all hidden under the body/shell and that bland belly pan. 😛
8 May 2019, 18:55
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Chris that body shell colour is very nice, almost period perfect looking in fact I do t think you could've chosen better! Even just with the whitewalls to liven up the exterior it looks spot on.
Now you mention the damage you inflicted on the opening parts & the comment that you at least "did pretty good on the body", do you think that like the recent trend in static models like the resin 1/18 to 1/12 scales, that we may see that move in to model kit building?
The bodyshell moulds, shut lines, panel fit etc are all perfectly controlled allowing for flawless finishes.
8 May 2019, 19:30
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Thanks for the color callout, I agree, it's a great color for the car. I just say I did pretty good... because it's pretty good, not great... I don't have the patience to do amazing like you guys do... but I enjoy the hobby at my own level, and have fun (mostly grumble grumble..). That's the point of the hobby right. To enjoy.
8 May 2019, 19:42
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Thanks James! Now I'll sit back as watch a real master at work on your Superbee!
8 May 2019, 19:51
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Looks better that pretty good to me! By the way Chris I am firmly NOT in the category of amazing or patient, I like the idea but I don't think I'll ever achieve it with my Simian fingers!
I was more interested in opinions on fixed body parts doors, hood, etc, allowing even utter novice level loonies like me the opportunity to achieve an excellent overall appearance.
8 May 2019, 19:51
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Munky - fixed hinges/doors would be awesome!
James - your car 'trip' with this kit that your doing is informative and also inspiring... sure there are cock-ups but you are patient enough to go through the fixes and make things just so.... me... if a part goofs and I can't/don't know how to fix... it usually gets forgotten about/thrown away because I don't have the patience (unless it's a visible piece then I'll at least try something). This hobby has helped me with gaining patience and skills... but I'm miles from where I want to be.
8 May 2019, 20:13
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I've come to the conclusion that it's much better to buy quality kits where possible. It's hard enough already without making it harder. I did not enjoy my MG TC build.
8 May 2019, 21:09
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I agree... but better quality, means more money, means less kits... I can buy 3 Revells for 1 Italeri truck... Or 2 for a mid-grade Tamiya... and even though they may be frustrating and complete sh!t, it's the A-Z process that is most satisfying... and, I'm ok knowing they aren't going to be the greatest... Heck I just bought a bakers dozen (13) of craptastic cars for only $9 a piece and couldn't be happier... but I do sprinkle in some good kits too so I don't go completely insane 😛
8 May 2019, 21:22
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Sometimes it's fun polishing a turd Chris! I'd say you pulled it off pretty darn good!
9 May 2019, 02:13
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I'm so glad that the body pieces accounts for almost all of the visual. Under the hood is all empty 😛 It is really smooth and shiny, so there's that 🙂
9 May 2019, 02:21
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You are so right with the kit - not the best overall. Bad fitting, bad instruction... mine is in idle mode. Already painted and waiting for BMF.
Your color choice is tough😉 and looks quite interesting because of that. Like it, to be against the main stream.
9 June 2019, 22:33
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Hee, well the pink practically jumped off the box, and Bob (The good Bob, not the bad Bob, and for sure not Silent Bob 😛) Gave me a link up top, and I really liked the dark red leather, and thought the 2 colors went well together. 😄
9 June 2019, 22:40