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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  )
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  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!
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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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Hmmmmm...F50....
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01-26-2005, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BADMIHAI
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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 |
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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me-- "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. Sometimes I feel like the moon is made of cheese"
my Hindibonics-speaking Indian roommate--"Dawgs, do you have any idea how much bacteria that would take?"
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