CrazyCrank Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Evening gentlemen After having built 3 Mercedes Benz 300l Gullwing, the last of which representing the one that won its class under number 427 in the famous 1955 Mille Mille race, as I had in stock this old Revell kit from 1991 started and never finished more than 25 years ago, and another one intact, I naturally decided to build it, to have the series of the two victorious Mercedes in this prestigious race, and also to complete in a way a series of emblematic cars and give them a new life, in all modesty. This model was built in a little less than 7 months, or even 5 if you exclude my two months of holidays in Canada, a record for me. It includes nearly 600 parts in all materials, more than 480 having been added to the 115 initial ones, of which about 50 were modelled and 3D printed, and the rest scratchbuilt. I didn't count the time spent, not being a professional modeler and not intending to sell it once it was finished, but I probably spent more than 300 hours on it, counting the time spent studying the documentation, the 3D design of the parts and the realization. I'm quite proud of the result, despite all its imperfections, and the few big mistakes I made that I only realized too late to correct. They will be obvious to the connoisseurs. My Mercedes Benz 300 SL and SLR cycle doesn't end with this one, as one of these days I'm going to build the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupe, of which one of the two authentic examples ever built was recently sold at auction for the modest sum of 135 million euros. Those who are interested can follow the assembly of this difficult model in the WIP section here: 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 53 minutes ago, CrazyCrank said: I probably spent more than 300 hours on it Time well spent, she's absolutely fantastic and crammed full of so many intricate little details (I've only just noticed you've added wheel weights). looking forward to see what you're going to do with Mr Presleys BMW - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 That's an absolutely lovely looking model. You've spent about 5-6 times as many hours as I usually do on a build, but the end result makes that seem well worthwhile. You may not be a professional modeller, but this is a very professional looking model. It's been a good model to watch come together - you should be proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 A fabulous piece of work. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 This is master build. It was real pleasure to follow this build. It's clear that this kit requires lot of work. End result is real art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Fabulous modelling again Thierry. The black and white photo without the car body could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Indeed it really is stunning. A true labour of love, that much is obvious! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thankfully I’m not a connoisseur, so to me it simply looks gorgeous 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 23 hours ago, Vince1159 said: Stunning... Thank you so much Vince 😉 22 hours ago, Toftdale said: Time well spent, she's absolutely fantastic and crammed full of so many intricate little details (I've only just noticed you've added wheel weights). looking forward to see what you're going to do with Mr Presleys BMW - Andy Thanks a lot Andy for this huge compliment; much appreciated 👍 20 hours ago, Spiny said: That's an absolutely lovely looking model. You've spent about 5-6 times as many hours as I usually do on a build, but the end result makes that seem well worthwhile. You may not be a professional modeller, but this is a very professional looking model. It's been a good model to watch come together - you should be proud of it. Thank you very much for this praise, Spiny. I'm pleased you appreciated my builds, and promise to work hard for the next one, not to betray your confidence 20 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: A fabulous piece of work. Congratulations. Thank you very much Steve. I'll try to do as well for the next one 😉 20 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: This is master build. It was real pleasure to follow this build. It's clear that this kit requires lot of work. End result is real art. Thanks a lot, @Vesa Jussila, I'll try to do even better for the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut 😉 8 hours ago, Fnick said: Fabulous modelling again Thierry. The black and white photo without the car body could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Nick Thank you so much for the huge appreciation, Nick. Indeed, I posted the B&W photo because I had the vanity to think the same (I have to admit that), when I surfed on MB Archive website and saw this picture: 2 hours ago, Brandy said: Indeed it really is stunning. A true labour of love, that much is obvious! Ian Thanks a lot, Ian, for this kind comment. And yes, you're true: I love vintage cars, I love scale models, I love building something with my brain and my hands 1 hour ago, desert falcon said: Thankfully I’m not a connoisseur, so to me it simply looks gorgeous 😍 Thanks a lot @desert falcon, and I have to say that it's the first time I'm happy when someone is "ignorant" on a subject 😉 (Joke, obviously, I tease you ) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, CrazyCrank said: when someone is "ignorant" on a subject As per my wife, this is a perfect portrayal of me 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Wow, Thierry, an amazing build. Your work on the chassis and engine is really top notch. And indeed the black and white shot does it for me too. Your persistence in replicating the smallest parts really pays off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 That's a quality build, love all the little details, the tartan seats add a nice splash of colour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 50 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Wow, Thierry, an amazing build. Your work on the chassis and engine is really top notch. And indeed the black and white shot does it for me too. Your persistence in replicating the smallest parts really pays off. Thank you so much, Jeroen, for your huge praise 👍 9 minutes ago, MRMRL said: That's a quality build, love all the little details, the tartan seats add a nice splash of colour. Thank you MRMRL, I'm pleased you like this one 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Wow, it's a piece of artwork, love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, FunkyChiken said: Wow, it's a piece of artwork, love it! Thanks so much for this huge praise, but I pleague “not guilty, your honour !” Only the manufacturer Mercedes Benz deserves it 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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