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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 4, 2008 21:36:39 GMT -5
This one is being built for the Atlanta NNL in November. Their theme is Merc, as in Mercury and Mercedes. It's just a curbside with a few body mods. I'm looking to lower it a bit, upgrade the wheels, and add a little more interior detail.
I need to relax a little after finishing up the bug.
The hood vents are taken from the Ferrari Super America that I picked up at Big Lots for 5 bucks a couple weeks ago. The front wheel wells were way to big for this model and also needed raised a bit to lower the front end. I also added a NASA vent to the center of the hood. The opening on the backside of the front fenders is only half opened on the lower side in the kit. I opened it fully by removing the upper plastic.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 4, 2008 22:04:45 GMT -5
Nice start Gary. Im sure you will do this Mercedes justice. If I can get mine done I might send it to Atlanta with you.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 5, 2008 11:40:51 GMT -5
Here's a look at that NASA scoop added to the hood. The rear wheel well opening before cutting ..... .... and after. Lamborghini wheels. This is going to look sweet! 
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modeltech
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Post by modeltech on Jun 5, 2008 12:29:52 GMT -5
lookin good!! cant wait to see this transform threw the build!!
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jul 16, 2008 6:31:14 GMT -5
Worked on the Koenig a little last night. Notched the front spoiler and finished up the 2nd rear wheel well. 
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jul 17, 2008 6:07:31 GMT -5
Got the front splitter built last night. .030 flat sheet stock, drilled and pinned in place. This part will be covered with Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber decals, clear-coated and polished to a high gloss.
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Post by moparmissle on Jul 17, 2008 22:35:19 GMT -5
Pretty sweet looking Benz. These Koenig cars are real real awsome. I have an old Ferrari Koenig. They got alot of style.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jul 22, 2008 6:13:01 GMT -5
I'm still working on the ground effects. I've added some side sills that will also be covered in carbon and started in the rear area. This rear item will have a second layer of carbon built up as a wedge shape. Hard to explain but you can see the photos of it tomorrow if I get time tonight. 
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jul 24, 2008 5:56:06 GMT -5
Here is the rear of the car and that second layer of carbon. It still needs a little tweeking, but you get the idea.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jul 24, 2008 19:19:28 GMT -5
That looks sweet Gary.
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Post by tj on Aug 4, 2008 8:46:59 GMT -5
great work so far, very motivating!!!
looking forward to seeing more
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Post by modelcarman on Aug 8, 2008 9:51:30 GMT -5
Great craftmans work!!!
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Aug 17, 2008 21:22:15 GMT -5
It's about time I did some additional work on my Mercedes 500K, so here you go.
I have always liked the look of the Porsche Speedster and the Callaway Corvette Speedster, so why not extend this style to my Mercedes.
I first scratch built the cover over the rear seat area, but decided it needed a little height and to lay in line with the angle of the trunk.  Next the windshield was shaved down about 6 scale inches. Next, the stock Mercedes seats will be replaced with something a little more supporting, and the wall behind the seats will be fixed. Still working on the design for the roll bar.
Stay tuned.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Aug 18, 2008 17:41:53 GMT -5
Looking good Gary.
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Post by Nacho Z on Aug 18, 2008 19:48:18 GMT -5
You da man Gary.
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Post by radridesbydan on Aug 27, 2008 0:17:00 GMT -5
That is some fine body mods you have done to that car....
WAY COOOOOOOOOL
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Post by ron on Aug 31, 2008 17:32:16 GMT -5
Great eye for the details Garry.
Ron
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 2, 2008 5:53:33 GMT -5
Great eye for the details Garry. Ron Thanks Ron. I found some cheap nail polish over the weekend in Columbus, the same place where I found the nail polish green for my bug. I'll try to post some photos tonight. |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 2, 2008 22:05:44 GMT -5
Here is the color choice for the Mercedes. At just .99 cents a bottle, I couldn't go wrong.
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Post by Nacho Z on Sept 3, 2008 16:14:40 GMT -5
Ooohhhh Yeeaaaa......that's going to look gooood!!!!!!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 3, 2008 22:01:50 GMT -5
Great choice Gary. It will set that Mercedes off just right.
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Post by ron on Sept 7, 2008 17:34:38 GMT -5
Never used nail polish but what do you use for thinning that stuff???
Ron
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 7, 2008 18:25:46 GMT -5
Never used nail polish but what do you use for thinning that stuff??? Ron Ron: It's a little trial and error when trying to thin nail polish. I'll first try some CS-30 with this NK brand nail polish, because it's the same brand of nail polish I used when I painted my bug, and it worked well.  What I do when trying to find a compatable thinner is to half fill a small bottle from my airbrush with thinner and drop a drop or 2 of the nail polish into the thinner to see how it reacts. If it cob-webs, don't use it. |
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Post by ron on Sept 18, 2008 16:58:57 GMT -5
Thnx Gary for the tip where to look at when you try to thin the nail polish
Ron
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Sept 23, 2008 10:55:20 GMT -5
Worked a little on the Koenig last night. I cut down the mounting area for the outside mirrors so I could use smaller mirrors, After cutting down the windshield this area looked way to big to me. I have hopes of having this body primed by the weekend. 
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Feb 18, 2009 19:09:10 GMT -5
Ready for paint! .... finally!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 18, 2009 21:35:29 GMT -5
That is going to look awesome in color. Hope you have it paint by the March meeting.
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Post by willysurvive on Feb 19, 2009 12:22:28 GMT -5
Looks great Gary. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 7, 2009 20:32:30 GMT -5
Well I laid down the gold base coat about a week ago and shot the paint (nail polish) on the Mercedes today.   I'll give her a few days to dry out before adding in a little black highlights.
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Post by fireguy14 on Mar 7, 2009 21:07:34 GMT -5
Good color Gary!
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