My first model: Maisto SL55 building pics

[BADMIHAI]

Hey guys. I'm just getting into scale models and was really amazed by the quality and finish of this cheap Maisto model. I bought it from Wal-Mart for $25+tax. It was the only one left and the only Maisto model there.

Pics of STFU:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3281small.jpg

mmm..can't wait to open the box

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3283small.jpg

Doesn't look like it's gonna be too hard to put together:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3285.jpg

Out of the box she comes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3289small.jpg

They even included a screwdriver. How thoughtful. 8)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3290small.jpg

The quality of the paint on the metal body was fucking impressive. Look at it shine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3291small.jpg

Bling-bling?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3292small.jpg

Or more discrete?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3293small.jpg

So comfortable...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3294small.jpg

Detailed dash:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3295small.jpg

It even has real mirrors:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3296small.jpg

Slap on the stainless steel exhausts:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3297small.jpg

Incredibly detailed interior:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3298small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/832_3300small.jpg

Screw the chassis together with the body:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3301small.jpg

I decided to go with the bling-bling wheels:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3304small.jpg

....together with the performance tires and brakes. The brake calipers say AMG. How cool is that? 8)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3306small.jpg

Big brakes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3307small.jpg

So beautiful:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3308small.jpg

Get used to this view. :wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3309small.jpg

Slap on the Deutsch plates:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3310small.jpg

Fit the wheels:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3311small.jpg

Interior fully assembled:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3312small.jpg

mmmm...low:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3315small.jpg

mmmm...high:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3318small.jpg

Up on the trophies case...where it belongs. :lol: :wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3320small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3314800.jpg


The scale is 1:18. Hi-res pics are available. If interested, P.M. me for hi-res pics.


I hope you enjoyed the pics as much as I enjoyed taking them and assembling this kick-ass car.


Mihai

[Minacious]

Great shots, Mihai. It looks like a fun little hobby. I can see it becoming quite expensive.

[SilviaEvo]

yeah $25 it is more worth it to buy the $10 preassembled one :wink:

[antonioledesma]

looks great even for a maisto. Now Jabba with his F50 will be jealous of that sl55 :mrgreen:

now avoid to spend all your money on models (a couple of years ago I bought 2 models with my lunch's money for 2 weeks... and regreted ir :( )

we're waiting for the next model

[T-Bird]

congrats on the model and soon you'll be spending $100 on them

[DeMoN]

congrats on the model and soon you'll be spending $100 on them

Preciselly the reason I dont want to start buying them!

[Vansquish]

Nice SL55 Mihai...and nice F-18 Hornet next to it too...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?

[TT]

Pretty nice and such kits are good :D you can't basically screw up with them but will still enjoy the building process :) The quality is pretty good, Maisto in the "cheap" department is a great choice!

[gis]

Nice model mihai,i to have a maisto SL55 AMG but i got the already made model,it is a nice model indeed.congrats on your first one :D

[BADMIHAI]

...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?



It's the Blue Angels one, yes. 8)


Thanks for your comments, guys. I'm really fighting the temptation to buy more models. Now I can see how people can end up with collections like TT's and Danny's. :x

[TransAm]

Great model Bad, and like you say, great quality for $25, especially $25CDN.

I bought my Bro in law a 1:12 Maisto Mini Cooper for Christmas, $9.98 in Sams club.

DeMoN - I'm with you on this one -too frightened to buy any more models as I won't be able to control the addiction!!! I have a merlot Maisto 993 but it's at home (in UK).

[sikx5]

Nice model there dude, i just started collectiing, and its a killer in the wallet for sure, but its sure worth it. Im driving an F50 right now :mrgreen:

[Vansquish]

...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?



It's the Blue Angels one, yes. 8)


Thanks for your comments, guys. I'm really fighting the temptation to buy more models. Now I can see how people can end up with collections like TT's and Danny's. :x

Then I've got the same one hanging from the ceiling of my bedroom at my mom's house hehe :-)

[BADMIHAI]

Then I've got the same one hanging from the ceiling of my bedroom at my mom's house hehe


Cool. I just put an F14 Tomcat on my ceiling (just moved). You can see part of it on the right of that pic. :lol:

Pics or STFU: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3347.jpg

[Vansquish]

Then I've got the same one hanging from the ceiling of my bedroom at my mom's house hehe


Cool. I just put an F14 Tomcat on my ceiling (just moved). You can see part of it on the right of that pic. :lol:

Pics or STFU: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/BADMIHAI/833_3347.jpg

LOL, I'd love to oblige, but you're going to have to wait for the next time I'm home I'm afraid hehe.

[BADMIHAI]

Hahahah. Don't worry about it, man. :lol: