Well, this has to be the shortest update for the build to date… Initial parts for the next chapters of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL build were not for the 300 SL but what arrived included a series of miscellaneous parts for the Die-Cast Club Ghostbusters car – no use here. Anyone looking for parts of the Ghostbusters that include 04, 015, and 017 send us a note, we’ll be happy to help.
Upon notifying Eaglemoss of the error, a second attempt to acquire parts was more successful, so we thought. Die-Cast Club was more than happy to provide some replacement parts – if you remember the last installment we declared a defective support strut and we broke one of the two fuel lines. More on that below.
As for the parts for guides 6 & 7, once we sat down to complete these stages to our amazement about half of the parts were missing – these stages include a total of 8 separate parts collections, 4 of which were not included in the shipment. Ouch! We have addressed our concerns with the brass at Eaglemoss, still waiting to hear back.
Getting back to the build, it was stage five we broke the fuel line. Even though there is now is a detailed video released by Eaglemoss we did not want to reverse the process and dismantle what we currently had built up. Our solution, we snapped the nipples on the fuel filter itself and used a little thin CA glue to mount each fuel line – this included installing the opposite end is the motor block. Easy as 1-2-3! See results below. Pretty good eh?
As for the front-end support strut, just unscrew the two screws, remove, replace and add the screws back and tighten.
GUIDE #6
REAR AXLE
So, with the parts we did receive we literally could only assemble the rear axle. This includes left and right shaft assembly, spring dampers and coil springs. Assembly is very easy here. Parts and end results are shown below.
So, this is where we leave you for now. Not sure what the future entails for this project, we are now awaiting direction from Eaglemoss. We asked the team to provide ALL the remaining parts in full not to create any future delays. This will also help our team plan and allocate time and applicable resources too. Until then, happy collecting or should we say model building!
Have you heard anything from Eaglemoss? Do you know if they are willing to send the rest once they have it or if you’ll need to get them over time still? Any idea *when* you’ll get more at all?
I’d suspended mine, seen a build I’m following surge ahead by more than 30 issues in the past two months, and asked to be restarted. I’m hoping to see some parts soon.
Yes and no. They did sent a bunch of parts, though not sure if everything is there… But did not send any of the guides… Truly a shame as I was enjoying the project. EM has some serious challenges with logistics. Possibly too many cooks in the kitchen… Not sure if this project will ever get completed, sad.
A bit pushy, I know… but if you have all the remaining parts but don’t seem to be ever getting the guides, would you be willing to sell the parts?
Haven’t thought that far ahead… Looking for a positive ending.
I’m VERY DISAPPOINTED in Eaglemoss as I originally started this kit back in January of last year. I’ve received NO PARTS since June of last year except for one small item back in November/December. So disgusted I was with them…..I happen to run across the complete kit on eBay from a seller in France.
It was pricey, but I now have the entire kit and no longer waiting because of endless delays for God knows what reason. Right after I received the kit, I called Eaglemoss and CANCELED the subscription. Needless to say, I’ll NEVER buy anything from them again. 😡
We feel your frustration! Truly a shame. Not sure what the challenges are with EM but there definitely are issues with parts flow – possibly COVID-19 affected…
I’m also getting discouraged, last parts was in June of 2020 and when I email them they reply the next set o parts are on backorder?
Sorry to the hear the news :(
Didn’t get anymore Mercedes parts but I did get a display case for $90+ doolars, still no car to put in it and no explanations.
We received nothing as well since the last update, some parts but no guides on how to execute… The team has ended the sponsorship campaign too. Truly dishearting, to say the least.
I ask again, any interest in selling the parts you have? If you have issues I don’t have yet, I may be very interested.
Thanks for your consideration.
Yes, good timing… Our association with EM is now terminated. Send an email to info [at] diecastsociety [dot] com.
Wonderful. Thank you. Confirming what I have and sending an e-mail now.