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Lemke-LeGrand 1:8 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé GullWing
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Me to, Especially with all the fittings visible like that.
Regards, Peter
Group 5:
Group 5, steps 71+72:
The Bodywork.
For this group, I am going to show some extra photos. To further underscore the quality of this Lemke-LeGrand kit.
The base on which all the other parts are mounted:
To prevent the paint from being damaged by grease and dirt from fingers, Lemke-LeGrand even includes a pair of gloves.
Just without a distracting hand for a moment. It really covered perfectly with paint!
The inside is also finished very neatly:
No casting residue or other imperfections anywhere.
This part alone weighs 1.56 kg.
In this video at 0:30 a view of the die-cast production:
Beautiful chrome and metal parts:
The fit is also perfect.
All 'glass' parts are also neatly packaged:
With most parts additionally shielded.
The first parts installed:
I am still making a print of the original license plate that belongs to this 'Der Rote'.
In terms of detail:
Even the molded 'Bosch' with logo and 'Germany' is legible on the 1.5 cm lens inside the unit. I did have to use my macro lens and extra lighting to capture it nicely in the photo.
Neatly secured on the inside with small screws:
The chrome is very sleek. Even the photographer is visible with virtually no distortion.
Regards, Peter
Group 5, steps 71+72:
The Bodywork.
For this group, I am going to show some extra photos. To further underscore the quality of this Lemke-LeGrand kit.
The base on which all the other parts are mounted:
To prevent the paint from being damaged by grease and dirt from fingers, Lemke-LeGrand even includes a pair of gloves.
Just without a distracting hand for a moment. It really covered perfectly with paint!
The inside is also finished very neatly:
No casting residue or other imperfections anywhere.
This part alone weighs 1.56 kg.
In this video at 0:30 a view of the die-cast production:
Beautiful chrome and metal parts:
The fit is also perfect.
All 'glass' parts are also neatly packaged:
With most parts additionally shielded.
The first parts installed:
I am still making a print of the original license plate that belongs to this 'Der Rote'.
In terms of detail:
Even the molded 'Bosch' with logo and 'Germany' is legible on the 1.5 cm lens inside the unit. I did have to use my macro lens and extra lighting to capture it nicely in the photo.
Neatly secured on the inside with small screws:
The chrome is very sleek. Even the photographer is visible with virtually no distortion.
Regards, Peter
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Group 5, steps 73+74, 75+76:
While mounting the license plate holder, I made the license plate right away:
It looks a bit big but:
Rudolf Uhlenhaut is sitting in one of the two coupes here. I don't know if this is 'der Rote' or 'der Blaue'. The license plate is quite small. But on the top-left insert, the license plate fits exactly between the license plate lights. These are all modifications to make both cars legal for driving on public roads. I also had to make the plate this big to cover the ugly '300SLR' lettering.
The front has also been fitted with the license plate:
The front and rear windows have also been installed. Once again with a perfect fit and 'crystal' clear. Both for the window and the window seals with trim strips.
Regards, Peter
While mounting the license plate holder, I made the license plate right away:
It looks a bit big but:
Rudolf Uhlenhaut is sitting in one of the two coupes here. I don't know if this is 'der Rote' or 'der Blaue'. The license plate is quite small. But on the top-left insert, the license plate fits exactly between the license plate lights. These are all modifications to make both cars legal for driving on public roads. I also had to make the plate this big to cover the ugly '300SLR' lettering.
The front has also been fitted with the license plate:
The front and rear windows have also been installed. Once again with a perfect fit and 'crystal' clear. Both for the window and the window seals with trim strips.
Regards, Peter
What a great looking front end on this car! And modeled to perfection!
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Loving the new avatar...
Thanks, Paul.
I saw that you had adjusted it a while ago as well. It's a 'eye catcher'.
Regards, Peter
Group 5, steps 77+78:
Two versions can be made. The sleek hood or with the wind deflector and air intake:
I chose the 2nd version, which adds extra impression to the model.
Just as it stands at MB museum in Stuttgart.
For this, 6 holes must be drilled in the hood/bonnet:
First with a smaller drill bit than required and then made to the correct dimensions with the fine-point file.
On the inside, the positions of the 6 holes were already pre-drilled. That is very nice of Lemke-LeGrand. It would be a shame to ruin that very neatly painted hood/bonnet. But it was still quite a bit of nerve-wracking.
With the neatly closing:
Opened with the support working properly:
A delightful model to photograph. Especially if you don't want any distracting glare. Using a tripod and natural light is a prerequisite.
The comparison with the original:
Naturally, a better comparison will follow later when the model is finished.
Regards, Peter
Two versions can be made. The sleek hood or with the wind deflector and air intake:
I chose the 2nd version, which adds extra impression to the model.
Just as it stands at MB museum in Stuttgart.
For this, 6 holes must be drilled in the hood/bonnet:
First with a smaller drill bit than required and then made to the correct dimensions with the fine-point file.
On the inside, the positions of the 6 holes were already pre-drilled. That is very nice of Lemke-LeGrand. It would be a shame to ruin that very neatly painted hood/bonnet. But it was still quite a bit of nerve-wracking.
With the neatly closing:
Opened with the support working properly:
A delightful model to photograph. Especially if you don't want any distracting glare. Using a tripod and natural light is a prerequisite.
The comparison with the original:
Naturally, a better comparison will follow later when the model is finished.
Regards, Peter
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I would not have been eager to drill holes into that hood - but you pulled it off. What's the deal with the added deflector/screen? Purpose?
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Indeed! It seems counter intuitive for a racing car because it would cause turbulence that would hit the windshield causing more drag. Now, for touring, it could deflect bugs from the windshield at the cost of fuel, but if you can afford that car, well...
Till now I only know that it’s used during test drives on the public roads, not in race performance.
A visit to the museum in Stuttgart is on my list, then I will ask for the specific reason …….
PS: on August 27th I am going to visit the BMW motorcycle factory in Berlin. Was there also in 1987. I guess that a lot has changed in the production process.
Regards, Peter
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