Mercedes-Benz 300 SL: Fulfill your dream of the sports car of the century
Owning an original 300 SL remains an impossible dream for most, as these vehicles now fetch astronomical sums at auction. But the fascination for technology and design can also be experienced in other ways. However, entry into sophisticated model building often fails due to a lack of equipment. With this gift set ("100 Years Mercedes-Benz" Edition) you can avoid this obstacle elegantly. You will receive a complete package that allows you to start building immediately without having to worry about accessories first. This is how the dream of having your own gullwing on your craft table becomes reality.
Features
- All-round carefree package: As a gift set, this item comes with glue, brushes and the essential basic colors.
- Authentic mechanics: The legendary wing doors can be opened upwards like the original and reveal a view of the interior.
- Technical depth: With 165 individual parts and level 4, you delve deep into the construction - including a detailed engine replica.
- Impressive result: At a scale of 1:24, an almost 19 cm long model is created that perfectly captures the elegant lines of 1954.
- Historical flair: Numerous chrome parts ensure the typical shine of this era and refine the finished model.
When assembling this kit you will feel the spirit of the 1950s. You don't just put plastic parts together, you reconstruct a piece of automotive history. The challenge of level 4 guarantees you hours of crafting fun where patience and precise work are rewarded. The delicate space frame structure and the detailed six-cylinder engine in particular demand your full attention.
Thanks to the included Aqua Color colors and the Contacta Professional Mini glue, you can get started straight away. The colors have little odor and dry quickly, so your construction progresses quickly. No matter whether you are looking for a highlight for your showcase or want to give a car fan a very special treat - this set brings the exclusivity of the original into model making.
Background information
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198) is more than just a car; he is a style icon. When it came onto the market in 1954, it was the fastest production vehicle of its time and brought real racing technology to the road. Its most striking feature, the upward-opening wing doors, was not a design whim, but a technical necessity: the extremely stable tubular space frame required side sills so wide that conventional doors were not possible. Today the 300 SL is considered the “sports car of the century” and regularly achieves prices well above the million euro mark. With this model you bring exactly this myth home.
Contents
- Plastic model kit (not assembled)
- Illustrated, multilingual building instructions
- Decals set
- Brush
- Basic colors (Revell Aqua Color)
- Adhesive (Revell Contacta Professional Mini)
