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Mercedes 300 SLR (W196S) 1955 Maisto 1:18
The Maisto Mercedes 300 SLR (W196S) is a diecast metal model. While it captures the classic silhouette, it exhibits a notable scale deviation, measuring slightly smaller than it should be for 1:18 scale. With a Width Deviation of -4.3% the model appears visibly narrower than the original car. Simplified and strong details like window frames in relief contribute to a model that can be used as a toy.
Codes and colors
M = Metallic
Model dimensions
Variation
Length
9.37 in / 238.0 mm
-1.5%
Width
3.66 in / 93.0 mm
-4.3%
Height
2.68 in / 68.0 mm
+1.2%
Wheelbase
5.14 in / 130.5 mm
-0.9%
Model details
Points
Proportions deviation
3.7
3
10
1:18 scale deviation
-2.1%
6
10
Body material
metal
8
8
Body quality
good
4
8
Mold lines
2
4
8
Opening parts gap
small
4
6
Body:
29
50
Fixed side glasses
2 / 2
10
10
Door glasses
4
4
Windshield frame
in relief, not painted
2
10
Black frit band
-
6
6
Door glasses frame
in relief, not painted
2
10
B-pillars
-
10
10
Glasses and frames:
34
50
Plastics quality
good
6
10
Instrument panel
detailed
6
10
Engine
very detailed
6
8
Door locks
in relief, not painted
4
6
Blinkers
in relief, painted
4
6
Labels
painted
4
6
Carpet
0
4
Small details:
30
50
Opening parts number
4 / 4
10
10
Roof up
-
4
4
Popup headlights
-
4
4
Door hinges
realistic
8
8
Door springs
0
6
Suspension springs
unrealistic
4
8
Steering
10
10
Movable parts:
40
50
200
133
Sum:
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