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1931 Mercedes SSKL, Matchbox, 1/32


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No build thread for this one, since it's been a blitz for the Classic British Kits SIG display celebrating Matchbox kits at this year's Scale Model World:

 

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It's a very nice kit with astonishing fit for its age. There some really tricky joints here and there -- mudguard fittings and lights, especially. If I was doing another, I'd put pins in the joints where the main exhaust meets the headers coming off the engine. With more time it would benefit from a bit more detailing around the engine and accurising the cockpit. If you Google "Amalgam Mercedes SSKL 1931" you'll find a spectacular and well photographed display model, which was invaluable reference.... certainly better documented than the real thing online!

best,

M.

 

 

 

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