Tamiya Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Great quality kit. I had lot of fun to build it but I wouldn't say it was easy

buena calidad, y tiempos de entrega. El producto llego en perfectas condiciones . . . . . . . .

This was my first non-Revell car kit in a long time after returning to plastic models in my retirement. I’d heard good things about Tamiya quality and was anxious to give one a try. The good: the detail and quality of the parts is excellent, great detail, zero chaff (not sure that’s the right term…the excess plastic on the pieces), zero seams, easy to detach from tree, grooves between components (eg, interior console and floor) that facilitates clean lines when painting and excellent fit. The bad: black molded plastic parts that need detail painting, engine is molded into frame (black, of course) so you only assemble the top of the engine…3 pieces, metal chassis (nice and solid - have your mini Phillips screwdriver handy) but there is zero chassis detail and assembly because of it, too costly for a model kit that lacks parts for assemble of engine, drive train, detailed interior…. I may give Tamiya another try but if this is their MO, I’m done with Tamiya.

It is a very nice model with a good amount of detail. The pieces fit together well and the instructions are clear. The included metal bottom plate adds to the quality of the kit. If there is one complaint, it would be that a large part of the engine is molded into one piece. This was not only a pain to paint, but also doesn't look as nice when compared to other models. Some of the other models in this price range also come with photo etched parts, which would help dress up short cuts like the engine molding.

Great kit

The Tamiya 2490 1/24 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren box/model arrived in great condition. I was very pleased with the product, and the nice note that was left in the box as well. Please understand that this model will require some modeling tools, paint, and easy-moderate building skills to assemble. Toy Shop Japan communicated clearly about their delivery, and I was happy with the result!

It has been many years since I purchased a plastic model car and if I had to do it again I would think twice because of the price,(very expensive for 6 oz of plastic.) That being said, I am amazed at the quality of the model. All the parts fit perfectly, I was disappointed on the painting of the parts, some would not take paint very well and had to be re-coated several times and one can see the brush marks, not cool. Also the instructions left a lot to be desired but if one takes his time this too can be figured out. About the paint, I purchased the paint that was recommended by the manufacturer and this doubled the price of the model.Over all, the model did not justify the price and I would not recommend this to anyone.