vrsmatt99 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi everyone, Well after the Astra DTM I thought Id continue the DTM theme and give myself another challenge.... The Mercedes CLK in D2 livery, and as most car modellers will know there a few decals with this one!! The kit itself went together without a problem, usual Tamiya quality and fit. The fun was as expected in the decals. I broke the body into stages and did sections at a time using Microset and Sol, they settled down pretty well over the curves. I also fitted the full SMS Carbon Fibre Set, well if you gonna do decals may aswell do em all!! The main dissapointment was after Id finished and laid down the clear cote, it 'melted' some of the decals. The clear Cote probably went on a bit thick, but you live and learn!! On display in the cabinet it looks ok!! Anyway, here are a few pics!! Any comments greatly received!! Thanks for looking Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishi Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi, Nice build. Did the clear had more solvent/ thinner? Or was the clear done soon after decal application? Anyway the model looks nice. Cheers, Rishi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Noble Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lovely job especially on the decals, they are a real challenge. Which clear were you using..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrsmatt99 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys, the Bodywork was painted with Tamiya Sprays, the silver and the Clearcote. I think the problem was down to a slightly heavy clear cote, I did do a mist cote first though. Oh well you live and learn!! Thanks for looking Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Lovely piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 EXCELLENT.... SPLENDID BUILDS.... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2002 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Fantastic looking Merc mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Beautiful. I have one to do some day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrsmatt99 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks again for all the comments guys, Overall I am pleased with the build and it looks good in the cabinet next to the Astra. Im taking a break and building a plane at the moment before cracking on with the Trilux Revell Merc DTM!! Thanks for looking Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Sid Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Watched those racing, the noise alone made it worth the entrance money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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