cmatthewbacon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 This has been lurking in the stash for quite some time... I'm not sure what brought it to the top, but a nice straightforward Tamiya build is just what the doctor ordered! Thanks to the way the real car is engineered, there's no main bodyshell... the components and panels hang off the chassis and tub. Basecoated with Zero Paints Mercedes SLR-specific Palladium Silver. I quite like the matt look, but... The chassis is somewhat simplified, but in terms of what you can actually see when it's built, it does the job, IMHO. Interior trim under way -- I wanted one of the more colourful options, rather than plain black. Tamiya NATO Black for the majority, so details painted in semi- or gloss black will actually be visible. Two piece engine washed to pop out the detail. Better not forget the decals on the brake callipers! Zero Diamond 2K clear coat on. This is straight out of the airbrush... I haven't sanded the primer, the base coat or the clearcoat Time to progress the interior... best, M. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That's a fantastic shine on that paint - better out of the airbrush than I get after a load of polishing. Mind you, that chassis isn't exactly bad either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thanks, @Spiny Having heard some disquiet abroad about the fit and closure of the bonnet, I thought I'd better give it a try sooner rather than later: The mountings on the bonnet just click onto the hinge bar, so it's not so risky... Looks basically OK... however... That's 3 2mmx1mm rare earth magnets let into the top of the engine, under the red induction cover. I'll put some tin can steel under the rear of the bonnet, which should be pulled down to snug it into place. Just trying out some of the interior parts. I'm pleased I chose the more dramatic black and red colour scheme. It's the one I'd have in a real one, too... best, M. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Very smart use of the magnetic closures Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Thanks! The interior is done now. Not many parts, but crisply detailed and easy to paint. Citadel paints and some art pens... As someone in a Youtube video I watched for research purposes 😜 said: "It's not very special inside for something that costs so much money..." ...and finally: State of play for tonight... symphony in black, red and silver... best, M. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Very nice color combination. And well executed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thank you! Chassis is now complete: The weighty metal undertray gives the whole thing a high-quality heft, and I think the "soft chrome" of the wheels is spot on from Tamiya. Continuing to test fit the bonnet -- there's something very Batman about this shot! Looks like a very badass go-cart, doesn't it? best, M. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 On the home stretch now. The fit of the body, windows lights etc. is just stellar. Still haven't quite conquered the bonnet, but I'm now waiting until doors, windscreen and wipers are on before "fine tuning"... 😜 Now I just have to decide what number plate will suit this one! best, M. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Absolutely oustanding ! bravo 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Thanks, @CrazyCrank Door interiors: Small they may be, but the painting is pretty involved! Another great example of clever Tamiya engineering: the central red panel of each door is separate, and slides into a slot under the raised handle before clipping into place in the main door card. You just have to paint it red, and you get the area behind the handle neatly painted, and a gap behind the handle as on the real thing. I reckon most manufacturers would have moulded the whole thing as one piece with the handle integral, making for much trickier painting to make it look vaguely like the original. best, M. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Cracking job 👍 Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Thanks, Ron @silver911... pretty much done now. Just the last metal "stickers" to go one and we're done. Next time you see this, it'll be in RFI... best, M. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Indeed it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 It's a stunner, you made it look easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Thanks @FunkyChiken for bringing this back to the top having missed it the first time around. It is a cracking build Matthew, a joy to watch it come together. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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