1/24 Sports Car Series No.338
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Item No: 24338

Length: 188mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit
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.
         
About the Model
★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.		  
         
   
★Take some time to drink in the excellent accuracy in the recreation of the elegant 300 SL form.   ★The car's iconic gull wing doors are opening, as is the engine hood. Stay parts are included to prop them open.   ★The model authentically captures the inline-6 engine at its distinctive cant used to achieve the low-nose form.
   
★Metal transfers are used to recreate logos such as the Mercedes-Benz emblem, giving a high-quality finish.   ★Nylon mesh is included in the kit to enable realistic depiction of the air intakes inside the front grille.   ★Separate parts are used to recreate the fender air outlets, metal plated parts providing the finishing touch.
   
★The tubular space frame was cutting edge, used widely among racing cars at the time. It is breathtakingly recreated.   ★The model gives a real understanding of the 300 SL layout including engine, prop shaft and gas tank.   ★Clear under guard parts are included. Leave them unpainted to appreciate the frame, even after completion.
   
★Don't forget the interior, which offers a great level of detail including instrumentation depicted with decals.   ★Bucket seats really emphasize the sporty nature of the 300 SL, which has its roots in a prototype racing car.   ★Bumper parts are included to recreate U.S. or European spec 300 SL models. (Image: U.S. spec)
 
Italian Red Racing White
★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
 
SKU 24338-000
Barcode # 4950344243389
Brand Tamiya
Shipping Weight 0.7000kg
Shipping Width 0.200m
Shipping Height 0.100m
Shipping Length 0.400m
Shipping Cubic 0.008000000m3

Be The First To Review This Product!

Help other RCMA Model & Hobby Shop users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.

Write a product review

More From This Category