Mercedes DTM Scale Dream

This is a Mercedes DTM race car.  This is the European equivalent to NASCAR racing here in the states.  The model kit is manufactured by Tamiya.  A high quality Japanese model supplier and they  market some real cool RC Cars and Trucks.

The decals placed on this car were very detailed and there were lots of them.  Notice the body ripping away to depict the engine.

Tamiya kits are very high quality and go together very well.  They range in price from $25 to $90 for the 1/24 scale sports car series.  They also have military. 1/12 F1 race cars and airplanes.  They are some of my favorite kits to build.  This kit had about 120 pieces and I did purchase a separate photo etch detail set to add to the realism of the model.

The best view angle of any car.  Notice the detail of the decals on the body of the car.

Photo etch bake detail is seen behind the wheel

Detail of ripping away decals exposing engine.

Hood removed exposing engine underneath.

I dont build just one type of car, in fact I have built several motorcycle kits as produced by the Tamiya model manufacturer.  This model took about two months to build.  It was painted a semi gloss Tamiya grey paint and then the decals were applied over it.  The clear over the decals is actually liquid Future floor wax.  It is easy to use and provides good sealing over the detailed decals.