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This will be first partwork model I've built and the first time I've tried to do a build diary so wish me luck. The first pack arrived today, only a week after ordering, which is pretty good at this time of year. Issue 1 is pretty simple, only the Growler badge to attach, so I think I'll leave it until it's needed later on. Cheers, Andy AndyH attached the following image(s):
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Welcome aboard Andy.
The E Type is a great kit with loads of scope for adding to.
Have fun with your build.
Roy.
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hello and welcome andy, great to see another builder doing the e-type, looking forward to seeing your progress. 
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Thanks Roy. I've been looking at some of the other build diaries to get some ideas and I see from yours that you've made some mods to the cylinder head. I don't intend to make the structural changes you've made bit I will have a go at painting the nuts on the top.
Cheers, Andy
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Good to see you started on this one Andy, I'll be following your progress with great interest.... Good luck with the build....  Regards Alan
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Welcome Andy, Nice to see another Jag starting. Look forward to seeing your pictures soon.
Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Welcome Andy, great choice to start a build log. I look forward to your progress. Mark
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Glad to see your diary has begun Andy look forward to seeing it progress. Al
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Welcome to the forum Andy.
Someone pointed out to me that even small amounts of painting,such as the nuts on the rocker cover, make a great difference to the overall look.
I look forward to seeing your updates. Enjoy the build. It's very satisfying.
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There are a few really simple upgrades that only involve a bit of paint.
The block - gloss black with gold pressure plugs (the round circles on each side.)
The front - cam chain cover - ally/silver.
The exhaust manifold - dark grey/black.
The triangular air filter box - very light gold/silver.
There are lots of parts on the kit engine that are just silver as supplied.
Google images - 'E Type Jaguar engine'.
Many of the components are really black, dark silver/grey, even gold.
It all makes a huge difference and gives the big beastie more to 'look at'.
Enjoy the build.
Look forward to your updates.
Roy.
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