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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Is Completed

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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, July 2, 2022 5:57 PM

Nice job Mike - I'm a big fan of the Novus line.  I actually use it when I'm doing natural metal finishes on my aircraft kit because it leaves such a smooth finish.  

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Sunday, July 3, 2022 8:23 AM

Thanks Jim and John!  I discovered my current polishing regiment by accident.  I was using Novus 2 and it wasn't removing my blemish and I figured that I needed something stronger and I used what is now Scratch Doctor followed by Novus 2.  It worked very well and I have been using it ever since.

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Monday, July 4, 2022 9:48 PM

Underhood detail is done and the nose is on.  First, it was drawn out in paint and then I added the decals.

More AMG GT to come...

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:00 AM

Hmmm;

    Looks busy enough to me!

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Friday, July 8, 2022 7:59 AM

I've been working on the AMG GT.  I added the front and rear clips, headlights, taillights and the carbon fiber roof decal.  It may be light and strong, but I hate carbon fiber!

More AMG GT to come...

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Friday, July 8, 2022 11:35 AM

I hate installing carbon fiber decals. A real pain.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, July 9, 2022 8:13 AM

Mr.Mike

 Well, I do have to say, You may hate Carbon Fibre decals, BUT you certainly do a nice job in installs!

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Saturday, July 9, 2022 3:22 PM

JohnnyK

I hate installing carbon fiber decals. A real pain. 

Yes, they are!

The interior is complete!

More AMG GT to come...

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Monday, July 11, 2022 1:21 PM

I went and installed the body and interior onto the chassis, but it looks like I forgot something...the rear view mirror assembly!  This took me a while to do since I have yet to install the windows and the mirror assembly didn't want to fit over the two prongs like it should.  I must have made a mess of the interior roof.

More AMG GT to come...

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Monday, July 18, 2022 3:14 PM

I am heading for the finish line with my Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.  I had an issue with the rear bumper cover as it was reglued several times with tape holding the bumper on during the drying process and then expanding a little along the fender edges.  Not sure how I'm going to fix it.  Something to think about.

More AMG GT to come...

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:21 PM

I have finished my Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.  I would like to thank all those who have viewed and commented on my WIP.

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:23 PM

A few more...

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    August 2021
Posted by lurch on Friday, July 22, 2022 8:07 AM

It looks great Mr. Mike. 

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, July 22, 2022 2:59 PM

Turned out great Mike.  Engine bay looks great.  I sure would like to drive one of those.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Saturday, July 23, 2022 7:54 AM

Thank you lurch and John!

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Saturday, July 23, 2022 9:42 AM

Beautiful model, Mike. Sure like that yellow color, it is striking.

Sorry I managed to miss this WIP whilst it was in progress.

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Saturday, July 23, 2022 11:57 AM

Awesome job,well done !

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Saturday, July 23, 2022 9:09 PM

Thank you Greg and oldermodelguy!

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, July 24, 2022 10:26 AM

Wow, Mike. That's really great work. She looks amazing, really well done.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Sunday, July 24, 2022 8:54 PM

Thank you Brandon!

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    September 2013
Posted by Gary Davis on Monday, July 25, 2022 1:17 PM

That whole build came out GREAT Mike! That yellow paint sure pops, don't it?

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:19 AM

Thank you Gary Davis!  Must be a reason why Mercedes charges $10,000 for a 1:1 paint job with this paint.

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    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Friday, July 29, 2022 8:35 AM

You really took advantage of that special paint acquisition!! Looks just like the real pics posted early on. Great work for sure!

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

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    May 2011
Posted by Mr Mike on Friday, July 29, 2022 4:43 PM

Thank you TheMongoose!

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