I have searched the globe for a model. It seems that the only one made was by Otto. The are out of production and sold out in the US. I found this one in Britain.
Now I have to work up the courage to take it apart and paint it black to match my Black Series.
I have searched the globe for a model. It seems that the only one made was by Otto. The are out of production and sold out in the US. I found this one in Britain.
Now I have to work up the courage to take it apart and paint it black to match my Black Series.
Gene......
I suggest you "wrap" it in "black" wrap like professional detailers do for a "grown up" car to change colors! Less work with the same results! Good luck! Post a few pics when you're finished.....
The CLK model is almost finished. I still need the chrome AMG, CLK Black Series, and the 6.3 AMG decals. A friend who is quite a good modeler knows of a vendor from Japan.
Did you color "wet sand" after letting the paint dry after 48 hours or so? Your first photo shows a a slight appearance of orange peel reflected in the overhead light on the hood and, more than likely, on other panels, too. That job must've been very difficult. Please take my comments as being constructive as I do applaud your efforts as a "gung ho" Black Series enthusiast! If I'm wrong, I'm apologizing, in advance.....
As a very young model car builder starting around 8 years old on my first few solo attempts, and with help from my Dad on my next several attempts (I'm now 72 years young and recently just started modeling with my grandkids), I learned the hard-way on those initial attempts by not color sanding (today I use 800, 1500, then 2000 grit wet) which resulted in a lot of orange peel all over my model cars.
My Dad was a classic car collector and re-conditioner (Auburns, Cords & Duesenbergs were his favorites, etc.). As a result, I would always accompany my Dad during the summer on his "hunt" for additions to his collection. Consequently, we went to a lot of classic car shows all over the west coast, including numerous trips to the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach. I grew up to really appreciate fine collectible cars, interesting car stories, good single-malt scotch, robust cuban cigars and great-looking appreciative women!
Moreover, through the years I've also noticed orange peel on virtually all new domestic and foreign automakers as a result of those manufacturers utilizing automated robot paint systems with the exception being the very high-end exotics and luxury cars, i.e., Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc. However, even a very expensive "color corrected" paint job may still show some orange peel.
Having said that, a talking point may be that the slight appearance of orange peel on your BS can be considered a "factory paint" job. I have it on my '05 C55 AMG, too!!!
Did you color "wet sand" after letting the paint dry after 48 hours or so? Your first photo shows a a slight appearance of orange peel reflected in the overhead light on the hood and, more than likely, on other panels, too. That job must've been very difficult. Please take my comments as being constructive as I do applaud your efforts as a "gung ho" Black Series enthusiast! If I'm wrong, I'm apologizing, in advance.....
As a very young model car builder starting around 8 years old on my first few solo attempts, and with help from my Dad on my next several attempts (I'm now 72 years young and recently just started modeling with my grandkids), I learned the hard-way on those initial attempts by not color sanding (today I use 800, 1500, then 2000 grit wet) which resulted in a lot of orange peel all over my model cars.
My Dad was a classic car collector and re-conditioner (Auburns, Cords & Duesenbergs were his favorites, etc.). As a result, I would always accompany my Dad during the summer on his "hunt" for additions to his collection. Consequently, we went to a lot of classic car shows all over the west coast, including numerous trips to the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach. I grew up to really appreciate fine collectible cars, interesting car stories, good single-malt scotch, robust cuban cigars and great-looking appreciative women!
Moreover, through the years I've also noticed orange peel on virtually all new domestic and foreign automakers as a result of those manufacturers utilizing automated robot paint systems with the exception being the very high-end exotics and luxury cars, i.e., Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc. However, even a very expensive "color corrected" paint job may still show some orange peel.aase
Having said that, a talking point may be that the slight appearance of orange peel on your BS can be considered a "factory paint" job. I have it on my '05 C55 AMG, too!!!
Good luck with the decal applications...
Rob
HOw about some pics Sir?
And the Lotus' too if you please
Here's a few photos of my '05 C55 AMG (previously uploaded on several MBWorld forums); my 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCI; my 1974 Lotus Europa Special Edition; and my 1967 Lotus Europa S1 (#229) that was in the process of conversion with upgrade twin cam weber head with 5 speed, fender flares, and other race-prep additions to campaign in club-sponsored slalom events during 1972-1974.
Forgot to include the '74 Europa pics. Oops......mea culpa....lol
Here's a few photos of my '05 C55 AMG (previously uploaded on several MBWorld forums); my 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCI; my 1974 Lotus Europa Special Edition; and my 1967 Lotus Europa S1 (#229) that was in the process of conversion with upgrade twin cam weber head with 5 speed, fender flares, and other race-prep additions to campaign in club-sponsored slalom events during 1972-1974.
Rob
Oh excellent! Thank you for sharing these, love that red Lotus: ALMOST like Bond's Lotus in For your eyes only
Haven’t color sanded or polished yet. Might not do it as the interior and windows couldn’t be removed for painting. Everything had to be mask. If I do it I will wait a month or so for the paint to harden. Even then I might not do it. Wouldn’t want to hurt the windows. I guess we could mask the windows again and then sand and polish. It has three coats of clear so there should be enough to polish.
That explains it! Thanks.......As you know, masking is the second most important step in the paint process. Sanding prep before paint and color sanding after paint makes everything come together! Looking for to the final pics with decals in place! Good luck!
Haha, thanx Mr Robjr, I've been out of town and just today arrived home Love that Lotus! The very early 80's I believe was the Bond car.....the Maroon colored one
Yes it was hard to find. I did find one in Russia and one in Finland. I couldn’t read the adds Russian and Finnish. I looked on eBay here in the states and also eBay UK and eBay EU. Was really lucky to find one.
I sold my Black Series. I think I should sell my model to some one who has a 040 black Black Series. The only models made were made by Otto, but have been sold ou and out of production for several years. If someone wants one contact me. $500 shipped in its original box.
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