T24338 TAMIYA 1/24 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL

The Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 300SL joins the 1/24 Sports Car Series as it is considered an all-time classic in the automotive world. The real car began life as a prototype for the German motor giant works racing team, taking part in international races, and in 1954 a production version debuted at the International Motor Show in New York. Despite nominal road car status, the 300SL was still a very racy vehicle and proved popular, particularly in the United States. It possessed a 3-liter engine (hence the 300 in its name), and a highly lightweight body (SL stands for Sport Leicht, lit. light sports ) with striking gull wing doors. 1,400 cars were produced by the end of its production run in May 1957. The Tamiya model kit captures the real-life subject down to the working Gull-Wing doors and complex tubular space frame.

Features:

• 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• Includes opening engine hood and gull wing doors. The doors can be locked in open position using a small strut.
• Opening the hood reveals the faithful depiction of the engine. Hood can also be locked in open position.
• The complex tubular space frame is elegantly recreated.
• Nylon mesh is included to recreate the front air intake.
• Numerous metal-plated parts recreate side bars, bumpers and more.
• Comes with window masking stickers for use when painting the model.
• Metal transfers are included in the kit to depict mirror surfaces and emblems.
• Features newly-designed tire parts.