{"product_id":"model-kit-mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing-124-scale-model-by-tamiya","title":"Model Kit Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 1\/24 Scale Model by Tamiya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tamiya 1\/24 scale plastic model kit faithfully recreates the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, featuring opening gull-wing doors and engine hood, a detailed tubular space frame, and metal transfers for authentic manufacturer emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/24 scale plastic kit faithfully recreates the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, with both the signature gull-wing doors and the engine hood able to open for display. A detailed tubular space frame chassis is rendered beneath the body, echoing the real car's race-derived structure, and metal transfers reproduce the manufacturer emblems for an authentic finish. Realistic rubber-like tires and chrome-plated small parts add further detail, while a nylon mesh insert recreates the fine front air intake grille. Paint and cement are required but not included, and Tamiya lists no specific skill level for the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercedes-Benz 300SL, nicknamed the 'Gullwing' for its upward-opening doors, was produced from 1954 to 1957 and was the fastest production car of its time, with a top speed of around 160 mph. It was the first production car to use a direct fuel-injected gasoline engine, derived from Mercedes' successful W194 racing program. The doors opened upward rather than outward because the car's lightweight tubular space-frame chassis had unusually tall door sills, making conventional doors impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic rubber-like tires and chrome-plated small parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon mesh included to recreate the front air intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and cement required (not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47488152502434,"sku":"TAM-24338","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/TAM24338-BOX__78612.1778523432.1200.1200.jpg?v=1785469821","url":"https:\/\/shoptinkertown.com\/products\/model-kit-mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing-124-scale-model-by-tamiya","provider":"TinkerTown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}