The 1:8 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 SL model by Eaglemoss Inc. can be purchased in two ways. In many countries, it is available for purchase directly at local newsagents. But, here in the US and a few other countries, it is only available by signing up for a monthly subscription service online at sites like Eaglemoss US. Therefore, everything here is based on the subscription version.

Over the span of just more than two years, Eaglemoss delivers 100 ‘phases’ that contain a few parts of the model along with a magazine ‘issue’ explaining the build instructions, images, and information about the era. These are monthly deliveries, and after the introductory shipment of the first two phases, they are shipped in groups of four phases and one issue about every four weeks.

The subscription is perpetual and automatically charges your credit card every month when the issue ships.  If necessary, however, the subscription can be suspended or cancelled at any time. This subscription version includes some FREE gifts along the way, which I will include below.

I created this site to share my own build progress and hopefully offer hints and tips I discovered along the way. It is not intended to be a step-by-step replacement for the instructions, so please read the magazines carefully! Lastly, most of the parts appear to be very detailed, so I may only be painting a few things to be more accurate.

Below are links to the articles for my build:

• Getting Started – If you are new to the model, begin here!

2019

June 2019

• Issue 1
  • Phase 01 – Body: Hood, Radiator Grille/Mesh
  • Phase 02 – Wheels: Front Tire/Wheel, Brake Drum/Line, Hubcap (Single)

August 2019

• Free Gift #1 – Toolkit
• Issue 2
  • Phase 03 – Interior: Dashboard, Turn Signals and Windshield Wiper Stalks, Gauges, Steering Wheel/Column
  • Phase 04 – Engine: Left Engine Block, Fuel Injection Pump/Shaft/Pipes, Flywheel Cover
  • Phase 05 – Body: Front Bumper, License Plate, Overriders
  • Phase 06 – Engine: Crankcase, Oil Filter, Oil Radiator Cover/Tank/Pipe
• Free Gift #2 – Collector’s Binder
• Issue 3
  • Phase 07 – Engine: Cylinder Head, Front/Rear Exhaust Manifolds, Front Seals
  • Phase 08 – Engine: Intake Manifold, Heat Shield, Air Intake Tube, Compressor Intake
  • Phase 09 – Engine: Cylinder Head Cover, Tensioning Screws, Ignition Cables/Duct, Distributor and Cables
  • Phase 10 – Engine: Right Engine Block, Dynamo, Pulley, Support Plate, Water Pump

September 2019

• Issue 4
  • Phase 11 – Engine: Fan, Fan Shaft, Pulleys, Crankshaft Damper, Belt
  • Phase 12 – Engine: Oil Lines
  • Phase 13 – Engine: Gearbox/Gearshift Housings, Front Drive Shaft Support, Clutch Housing
  • Phase 14 – Frame: Main Chassis

October 2019

• Issue 5
  • Phase 15 – Frame: Left Frame, Fuel Filter/Lines
  • Phase 16 – Frame: Right Frame
  • Phase 17 – Frame: Bulkhead Frame, Rear Frame
  • Phase 18 – Suspension: Front Suspension/Steering Knuckle (Left)

At this point in the build, I asked Eaglemoss to start sending my issues every two weeks.

November 2019

• Issue 6
  • Phase 19 – Suspension: Front Suspension/Steering Knuckle (Right)
  • Phase 20 – Suspension: Steering Tie Rod, Front Anti-Sway Bar
  • Phase 21 – Wheels: Front Tire/Wheel (Single)
  • Phase 22 – Suspension: Rear Half Shafts, Rear Springs/Dampers
• Issue 7
  • Phase 23 – Suspension: Rear Differential, Universal Joint
  • Phase 24 – Wheels: Rear Tire/Wheel (Single), Brake Lines
  • Phase 25 – Suspension: Rear Shocks, Brake Line
  • Phase 26 – Wheels: Rear Tire/Wheel (Single), Brake Lines

Right here, I encountered a massive delay in receiving any further deliveries from Eaglemoss…

May 2020

• Free Gift #3 – Specification Stand
• Free Gift #4 – Display Stand

June 2020

• Issue 8
  • Phase 27 – Frame: Oil Reservoir Tank/Cap, Brake Booster Vacuum Tank
  • Phase 28 – Frame: Coolant Expansion Tank/Cap/Hose
  • Phase 29 – Frame: Driveshaft, Rear Axle Guards, Battery/Holder
  • Phase 30 – Body: Firewall, Wiper Pivots/Linkage/Transmission Arm
• Issue 9
  • Phase 31 – Body: Ignition Relay/Coil, Firewall Hose, Wiring Harness, Headlight Relay
  • Phase 32 – Body: Windshield Washer Tank/Hose/Bracket, Fuse Box, Electrical Relay, Firewall Hoses
  • Phase 33 – Body: Windshield Wiper Motor/Bracket, Brake Fluid Reservoir, Hood Catch, Firewall Hoses
  • Phase 34 – Engine: Radiator Housing/Hoses
• Issue 10
  • Phase 35 – Engine: Radiator Honeycombs, Cooled Water Return Pipe, Oil Cooler Line
  • Phase 36 – Interior: Floor Pan
  • Phase 37 – Interior: Left/Right/Center Carpets
  • Phase 38 – Interior: Pedals, Brake Pedal Switch/Spring/Bracket, Gear Shift Lever, Hand Brake Lever

July 2020

• Issue 11
  • Phase 39 – Interior: Luggage Compartment Carpet
  • Phase 40 – Interior: Seat (Left)
  • Phase 41 – Interior: Seat (Right)
  • Phase 42 – Interior: Side Panel Liners
• Issue 12
  • Phase 43 – Interior: Luggage Compartment Rear Panel
  • Phase 44 – Frame: Firewall Support Struts
  • Phase 45 – Interior: Suitcase Retain Straps/Anchor Frames
  • Phase 46 – Interior: Large Suitcase
• Issue 13
  • Phase 47 – Interior: Small Suitcase
  • Phase 48 – Dashboard: Dashboard, Ashtray Cover, Rear View Mirror/Bracket
  • Phase 49 – Dashboard: On-Off Switch and Wires, On-Off Button
  • Phase 50 – Dashboard: Dashboard Support Frame/Struts, Steering Shaft

Right here, I encountered another multi-month delay in receiving any further deliveries from Eaglemoss…

The following deliveries are expected soon…

• Issue 14
  • Phase 51 – Interior: Control Circuit Board, Cable Clips
  • Phase 52 – Body: Roof
  • Phase 53 – Body: Front Windshield
  • Phase 54 – Body: Left/Right Quarter Glass
• Issue 15
  • Phase 55 – Body: Rear Window
  • Phase 56 – Body: Main Body
  • Phase 57 – Body: Door (Left)
  • Phase 58 – Body: Door Window, Roof Liner (Left)

• Issue 16
  • Phase 59 – Interior: Door Trim Panel (Left)
  • Phase 60 – Body: Door (Right)
  • Phase 61 – Body: Door Window, Roof Liner (Right)
  • Phase 62 – Interior: Door Trim Panel (Left)
• Issue 17
  • Phase 63 – Body: Door Hinges/Rods
  • Phase 64 – Interior: Forward Roof Trim, Sun Visors, Door Tubes, Light
  • Phase 65 – Interior: Rear Roof Trim, Door Tubes
  • Phase 66 – Interior: Door Sill (Left), Switches

• Issue 18
  • Phase 67 – Interior: Door Sill (Right)
  • Phase 68 – Body: Rear Bumper
  • Phase 69 – Body: Rear License Plate, Bumper Brackets, Rear Fog Lamps
  • Phase 70 – Body: Headlights, Front Turn Indicators, LEDs
• Issue 19
  • Phase 71 – Body: Taillights, LEDs
  • Phase 72 – Body: Hood Hinges/Support
  • Phase 73 – Body: Tailgate Hinges/Support
  • Phase 74 – Body: Tailgate

• Issue 20
  • Phase 75 – Body: Windshield Grille/Wipers, Side Mirror
  • Phase 76 – Body: Side Grilles/Trim
  • Phase 77 – Body: Wheel Arches (Front)
  • Phase 78 – Body: Wheel Arches (Rear)
• Issue 21
  • Phase 79 – Interior: Rear Bulkhead
  • Phase 80 – Interior: Trunk Liner
  • Phase 81 – Interior: Trunk Carpet
  • Phase 82 – Interior: Fuel Filler/Cap, Fuel Pump Housing, Drive Motor, Warning Triangle, Jack

• Issue 22
  • Phase 83 – Wheels: Spare Wheel
  • Phase 84 – Wheels: Spare Tire, Lock Nut
  • Phase 85 – Frame: Engine Bay Wall/Details (Left)
  • Phase 86 – Frame: Front Fender Liner (Left)
• Issue 23
  • Phase 87 – Frame: Engine Bay Wall/Details (Right)
  • Phase 88 – Frame: Front Fender Liner (Right)
  • Phase 89 – Frame: Rear Fender Liner (Left)
  • Phase 90 – Frame: Rear Fender Liner (Right), Wire Clamps [Marriage of Body to Frame]

• Issue 24
  • Phase 91 – Frame: Fuel Tank (Battery Box/Switch)
  • Phase 92 – Body: Lower Side Panel (Left)
  • Phase 93 – Body: Lower Side Panel (Right)
  • Phase 94 – Frame: Front Under Tray
• Issue 25
  • Phase 95 – Frame: Center Under Tray
  • Phase 96 – Engine: Exhaust Pipe
  • Phase 97 – Frame: Rear Under Tray, Upper Muffler, Exhaust Tip
  • Phase 98 – Frame: Rear Under Tray Cover (Battery Box Cover)

• Issue 26
  • Phase 99 – Frame: Lower Muffler, Exhaust Plug
  • Phase 100 – Engine: Air Box