Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

This page is devoted to Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit, the exact 1:24 plastic model car kits sold under the Tamiya record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit
• Brand or vendor: Tamiya
• Product type: 1:24 Plastic Model Car Kits
• SKU or catalog key: TAM24338
• Scale stated in the record: 1:24
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $77.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and TAM24338. The scale marker 1:24 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Reading the source record carefully

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL recreates the landmark gull-wing coupe as a detailed 1:24 scale plastic assembly kit. Its tubular space frame, inline-six engine and opening body panels are represented beneath the classic bodywork. Features and package contents 1:24 scale plastic model assembly kit Finished dimensions: 188 mm long, 75 mm wide and 53 mm high Detailed tubular space frame and inline-six engine Moving gull-wing doors and opening hood Choice of U.S.- or European-style bumpers Nylon mesh, clear underguards, metal transfers, synthetic-rubber tires, decals and illustrated instructions Assembly required. Cement, paint and finishing supplies are sold separately. Verified specifications Manufacturer: Tamiya Manufacturer part number: 24338 HLH item: TAM24338 Scale: 1:24 EAN/GTIN: 4950344243389 Shipping weight: 430 g (15.2 oz)…” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

Planning around the exact item

A build guide for Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit starts with evidence, not assumptions. Match the exact release through TAM24338, then inspect runners, parts, decals, instructions, accessory count and surface condition. Only after that inspection should the project be divided into cleanup, test fit, subassembly, paint, graphics and final finish.

Where the record omits a technical specification, consult the package instructions or manufacturer reference rather than borrowing a value from another scale or edition.

The details to verify next

Compatibility is often more important than brand familiarity. Styrene cement, cyanoacrylate, water-based paint, solvent paint and clear coats behave differently on different materials. Use the exact product instructions and a test piece whenever the material is not confirmed.

Record substitutions as part of the build log. That makes later repairs or a second build reproducible without misrepresenting the original package contents.

What to inspect in the product images

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier TAM24338.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use TAM24338 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Tamiya Model Kits & Paints · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Car Kits

Preserving the identity trail

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and TAM24338 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.

Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match TAM24338 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

A focused question-and-answer review

Why does Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, item number TAM24338, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Bottom line: Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit is a specific 1:24 plastic model car kits, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match TAM24338, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Completing the evidence trail

To close the record for Tamiya 24338 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1:24 Plastic Model Kit, pair item number TAM24338 with the live image and the stated vendor, Tamiya. The listing classifies it as 1:24 Plastic Model Car Kits. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.

Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.