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01-25-2005, 10:40 PM
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My first model: Maisto SL55 building pics
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:
mmm..can't wait to open the box
Doesn't look like it's gonna be too hard to put together:
Out of the box she comes:
They even included a screwdriver. How thoughtful. 8)
The quality of the paint on the metal body was fucking impressive. Look at it shine:
Bling-bling?
Or more discrete?
So comfortable...
Detailed dash:
It even has real mirrors:
Slap on the stainless steel exhausts:
Incredibly detailed interior:
Screw the chassis together with the body:
I decided to go with the bling-bling wheels:
....together with the performance tires and brakes. The brake calipers say AMG. How cool is that? 8)
Big brakes:
So beautiful:
Get used to this view.
Slap on the Deutsch plates:
Fit the wheels:
Interior fully assembled:
mmmm...low:
mmmm...high:
Up on the trophies case...where it belongs.
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
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01-25-2005, 11:07 PM
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Great shots, Mihai. It looks like a fun little hobby. I can see it becoming quite expensive.
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01-25-2005, 11:11 PM
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yeah $25 it is more worth it to buy the $10 preassembled one
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01-25-2005, 11:11 PM
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looks great even for a maisto. Now Jabba with his F50 will be jealous of that sl55
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 ![Sad](images/custom_smilies/sad.gif) )
we're waiting for the next model
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01-25-2005, 11:49 PM
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congrats on the model and soon you'll be spending $100 on them
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01-26-2005, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Bird
congrats on the model and soon you'll be spending $100 on them
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Preciselly the reason I dont want to start buying them!
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01-26-2005, 01:52 AM
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Nice SL55 Mihai...and nice F-18 Hornet next to it too...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?
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01-26-2005, 05:31 AM
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Pretty nice and such kits are good ![Very Happy](images/custom_smilies/veryhappy.gif) you can't basically screw up with them but will still enjoy the building process ![Smile](images/custom_smilies/smile.gif) The quality is pretty good, Maisto in the "cheap" department is a great choice!
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01-26-2005, 08:18 AM
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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
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01-26-2005, 09:27 AM
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...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?
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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
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01-26-2005, 10:18 AM
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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).
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01-26-2005, 10:20 AM
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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
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01-26-2005, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BADMIHAI
...don't suppose that's the Blue Angels one is it?
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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
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Then I've got the same one hanging from the ceiling of my bedroom at my mom's house hehe
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01-26-2005, 10:24 PM
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Then I've got the same one hanging from the ceiling of my bedroom at my mom's house hehe
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Cool. I just put an F14 Tomcat on my ceiling (just moved). You can see part of it on the right of that pic.
Pics or STFU: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...I/833_3347.jpg
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01-26-2005, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BADMIHAI
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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.
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