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Post by zenrat Mon 03 Oct 2011, 7:24 pm

I've had a Tamiya Mercedes 500SL engine & suspension sitting waiting for something to go into ever since I built Mercedes Blingz.
Trouble was it's 1/24 and everything I thought about donering it into was 1/25 and was too narrow.
Until I tried it against an AMT '66 Galaxy.
I've got the suspension fitted (just to stir the pot even more that's Holden Atlantis Blue paint...).
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And the rad.
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And built the engine (Holden Absinthe Yellow).
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Post by tezza43 Mon 03 Oct 2011, 7:37 pm

Is this the car of the future - a multicultural vehicle? I've gotta hand it to you Fred - you come up with some whacky (but good) ideas. Love the whole thing!

Wot - no thumb?

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Post by DeeCee Mon 03 Oct 2011, 7:58 pm

Wicked idea man, cross polenation, that'll get the purists yapping. i love the plan, cant wait. Shocked
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Post by GM-05 Mon 03 Oct 2011, 8:25 pm

very cool idea... What color is the body going to be ???
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Post by Clutch Mon 03 Oct 2011, 8:29 pm

Yeah that's cool. How much power does a 500SL produce?
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Post by Kane Mon 03 Oct 2011, 10:17 pm

Interesting combo, look forward to more.
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Post by slowlylearning Tue 04 Oct 2011, 1:27 am

Awesome stuff zen, that chassy looks factory with that suspension, just a testament to your skills I suppose, cant wait to see more! Very Happy

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Post by stevegt738 Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:57 am

The early 90's 500sl (the Tamiya version) produced
322 hp @ 5500 rpm
332 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm

Another Fred crazy idea that I like, this wiil be good.
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Post by zenrat Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:13 am

Thanks folks.
Colour? I'm thinking Silver (in keeping with the Mercedes theme).

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Post by Paul Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:49 pm

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Post by zenrat Thu 06 Oct 2011, 10:02 am

Yeah, I know Paul, but I don't have a quad cam Ford donk to slot into it and I wanted to build it up as a retrotech cruiser.

After much debate with myself I shaved all the badges & trim last night. I wasn't going to do it as I like the look of chrome against silver (and the bumpers will remain chrome) but in the end when my version was made the moulds were just too worn to give detail that would survive under paint.


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Post by allan Thu 06 Oct 2011, 12:12 pm

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Post by zenrat Sun 27 Nov 2011, 6:08 pm

Managed to get some clear on today.
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Which was loaded with The Parts Box ultraviolet bling powder. That's over "Quicksilver" BTW.

And here is the inside with a RHD conversion.
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Post by GM-05 Sun 27 Nov 2011, 6:48 pm

very good work so far mate... popcorn
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Post by allan Sun 27 Nov 2011, 7:47 pm

cool colour on it.
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Post by Geoff Mon 28 Nov 2011, 12:46 am

have you decided on wheels & tyres yet ?
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Post by mgy125 Mon 28 Nov 2011, 6:52 am

...I like the 66's...keep up the nice work.
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Post by zenrat Mon 28 Nov 2011, 8:11 am

I'm going with the Mercedes wheels & tyres. Big flat chrome caps with vents round the edges and lowish profile tyres.

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