Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1/24

Tamiya 1/24 pienoismalli, rakennussarja. 

Gull-Winging its way into hearts across the world! 

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a piece of automobile legend, the famed German maker's super sports car with gull wings that once were seen, were never forgotten. It was a 1954 release, and drew largely upon a successful racing prototype from 2 years earlier, inheriting the inner mechanics of a race car and THAT sublime silhouette. What could the world do but embrace such a thing of beauty? In fact, the gull wings were not only an aesthetic masterstroke, they were born of necessity: the 300 SL's state-of-the-art tubular space frame made the use of "regular" side-opening doors somewhat impractical. The body had in fact received a few minor tweaks from the original prototype, resulting in a more elegant road-going sports car-esque appearance. Power was provided by an inline-6 engine that featured direct injection technology (a world first) that generated 215hp and a considerable amount of speed. Naturally, fans across the world clamored (and still do) to get their hands on the 300 SL.

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.
  
• Length: 188mm, Width: 75mm, Height: 53mm.
• The complex tubular space frame is given a breathtaking rendition in 1/24 scale. It is constructed in the same way as that of the actual car.
• The sporty yet elegant form of the body is captured magnificently.
• Gull wing doors are moving, and can be left in open position.
• The engine hood also opens, to reveal the realistic recreation of the 300 SL's inline-6 engine.
• Nylon mesh is included to recreate the front intakes.
• Metal transfers are provided to depict mirror surfaces and logos.
• Features realistic synthetic rubber tires.

Length: 188 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

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  Take some time to drink in the excellent accuracy in the recreation of the elegant 300 SL form.
  
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  Clear under guard parts are included. Leave them unpainted to appreciate the frame, even after completion.
  
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  The model authentically captures the inline-6 engine at its distinctive cant used to achieve the low-nose form.
  
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  ★Don't forget the interior, which offers a great level of detail including instrumentation depicted with decals.
  

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  Bucket seats really emphasize the sporty nature of the 300 SL, which has its roots in a prototype racing car.
  
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  The car's iconic gull wing doors are opening, as is the engine hood. Stay parts are included to prop them open.
  
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  Bumper parts are included to recreate U.S. or European spec 300 SL models. (Image: U.S. spec)
  
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  Metal transfers are used to recreate logos such as the Mercedes-Benz emblem, giving a high-quality finish.
  

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  Nylon mesh is included in the kit to enable realistic depiction of the air intakes inside the front grille.
  
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  Separate parts are used to recreate the fender air outlets, metal plated parts providing the finishing touch.
  
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  The tubular space frame was cutting edge, used widely among racing cars at the time. It is breathtakingly recreated.
  
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  The model gives a real understanding of the 300 SL layout including engine, prop shaft and gas tank. a

Tamiya Color Paints for painting the 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Tamiya Colors	Spray Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Colors	Spray Colors (Item No.)
TS-7 Racing White	85007	TS-17 Gloss Aluminum	85017
TS-8 Italian Red	85008	AS-2 Light Gray	86502

Tamiya Colors	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Colors	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)
X-1 Black	81501	80001	X-27 Clear Red	81527	80027
X-2 White	81502	80002	X-34 Metallic Brown	81534	80034
X-7 Red	81507	80007	XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	XF-7 Flat Red	81707	80307
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-9 Hull Red	81709	80309
X-14 Sky Blue	81514	80014	XF-16 Flat Aluminum	81716	80316
X-18 Semi Gloss Black	81518	80018	XF-55 Deck Tan	81755	80355
X-26 Clear Orange	81526	80026	XF-56 Metallic Grey	81756	80356