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Thanks all you guys.
It's a really good kit with huge scope for super-detailing and as I'm a total Jaguar nut, I love looking for ways to 'tweak' the model.
There's even a possibility I might get this kit again, to build a different version...
You can never have too many Jaguars.
(I wish DeAg or someone would do the Jag Mk 2 - Inspector Morse car)
Roy.
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Beautiful work on the seats, this is one impressive build.
Graeme
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Thanks Graeme. It's great fun. I've had a bash at one door just as break from the engine for a while. Covering the various door parts in leather was pretty simple. I rolled the top piece of leather over the door cap so I'll have to add a black rubber window strip. No worries, as it was actually green on the kit part anyway... The door pull needed thinking about as it's quite small. I didn't want to leave it plastic colour as it wouldn't match my leather, and I didn't fancy trying to mix paint to match. The solution was a fortuitous one. Those kind souls at DeAgostini have made the door pull in two parts - the upper brown piece and a lower grey one. Insert a small screwdriver, twist, and it came apart. I could then neatly wrap the upper part in leather and glue the halves together again, trapping the tucked-under leather in place. Nice and neat. Then I just assembled the door as per the instructions. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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That looks very nice Roy. What sort of glue do you use to glue that leather down without staining it if you do not mind me asking please? Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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I use 'Mammoth' d/s tape and thick cyano if needed in tiny areas.
Roy.
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roymattblack wrote:I use 'Mammoth' d/s tape and thick cyano if needed in tiny areas.
Roy.
Thanks Roy Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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A large lump completed today - the front frame etc. I de-seamed the calipers and painted them a darker metallic grey to give a bit more contrast and also decided to fit Koni shocks... Well, painted them red and metal foiled the piston. Again, for variety and colour contrast. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Its turning into something very special indeed Roy. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Thanks Tony. I must admit, I'm really enjoying this build - adding and tweaking bits is great fun. OK - Quite a LOT done today. One of those days where I really got into it. The main frame is now sorted although I need to go back and paint all the black screws green - dozens of them. Other screws need painting 'surrounding colour'. The steering rack was painted with copper/steel arms and some hose clips added. Steering column was metal foiled on the main shaft. The mounting brackets for the rack and anti-roll bar were painted the same colour as the frame - green. I actually have a custom mixed can of Jaguar racing green for a scratch model I made some time ago. The engine is now in, oil filter shell has the 'Tecalemit' plate on it and fitted. I've also fitted the sump loosely at this stage as it's a good fit but I haven't fitted any batteries yet so the sump will need to come off again later. Radiator next, but that needs a bit of attention in a few respects... Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Really top work Roy  love those Koni shocks  the contrast between the colours moves your eyes around the build picking up the different mods you have made great stuff regards Phi  l COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Thanks Phil. I've tweaked the radiator a bit... Added real wire mesh to the front - no point on the back as the fan shroud covers it. Also covered the front sides with thin sheet plastic to cover the screw holes, and glued the parts together - no screws. De-seamed all rad sides. Some BIG seams there... Repainted and fitted along with the top hoses that were also de-seamed and rubbed down to give a matt surface. Moving along... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Looks great with a splash of colour Roy Al
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All those additions really fill out the engine with some lovely details. Really interesting seeing your take on this one. Hope it continues well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Nothing short of impressive Roy, looks superb..... Regards Alan
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As always, many thanks to all you guys. I'm now looking at the bulkhead area and there a few parts I want to alter. The fluid reservoirs have been dismantled so I could turn the caps round. They seem to be fitted backwards on the kit. I also de-seamed the silver strapping band around them and painted them the colours they appear when filled with fluids - two yellowy/white, one blue-ish/green. I then added a metal foil band around the reservoirs. I added the sensor wiring to the caps and the wiring that goes to the relays and warning lights. The other end of the wiring will be sorted later. The reservac tank is in and I added the logo that should be there. I've fitted the fuel filter but it will probably come off again as I'm not keen on the peculiar metallic red colour. It should be fuel and paper filter colour - golden yellow. I won't be using the supplied rubber tubes/pipes etc in this area as I'm going to add copper fuel lines as well as clutch and brake pipes. This means I'll have to scratch-make the missing brake and clutch cylinders that should be under the vacuum bellows. On we go... Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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I was just going to ask what you had put into those bottles and then see you painted them. Really neat - they look brilliant. Loving seeing how this one is coming together. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Very nice work Roy. Your build is looking amazing.
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I think I need a stiff glass of plonk... Getting carried away here. It's a fun build and it's just so tempting to keep adding little bits. As well as adding to the fluid reservoirs, I've put in the wiring from the windscreen wiper motor that goes to a relay on the engine frame (later) I also noticed that the wiper motor has no gearbox at the top to connect to the wiper mechanism - one was duly added. A bit of 'crafty' there as it is partially hidden behind the metal cross brace on the bulkhead - I printed a photo of the gearbox at the correct size, laminated it onto 60 thou plastic and glued it in. It looks quite effective. Next, I looked at the water heater valve. The hose was painted black and the control side had the actuator plates and a short piece of cable (guitar string) added. I know it's a small component but I always think it's the small bits that make a difference. Wash bottle added, plus the wiring, and the heater fan added. Various decals in place. The main relay unit won't go on yet as I want to do some work on it... The bulkhead isn't fixed in place yet - far too much to add first. Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Looking great. Love all the work your doing on this.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Thanks for peeping in M-M. Only a small update here. I'm not going to fit the voltage regulator just yet. I have repainted it ally in preparation for further detailing but I'm wondering why it has a semi-circular cutout in the top. Is it possible something else might be added there later on? It seems unlikely as the fan assembly is installed directly above it but I don't want to do anything else with the regulator until I'm fairly certain the engine bay is complete - kit-wise. Also, will there be anything connecting to the six connectors at the bottom? Probably not but I want to be sure before I cut them off and add my own wiring. If there's nothing else added in the future, I'll fill the cutout and get on with the detailing. Until then it's sitting in my bits box... Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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