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Very shortly I'm going to jump in at the deep end and try to convert the DeAg Jag to a roadster.
I've been planning it in my head for some time and I'm almost ready to take a resin casting of a roadster rear end I've made.
It will mean sawing the roof and tail off the Jag shell - part 85 - and grafting my rear part onto it.
Who knows - ?
He who dares (sometimes gets it wrong)
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Or 'he who dares wins!!!'. Brave but very interesting project but am sure if anyone can pull it off it will be you Roy... Look forward to seeing how this comes about, wish you luck with the build.....  Regards Alan
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Thanks Alan.
I've done several Revell 1/8 E Type roadster conversions in the past but not anything in metal.
The DeAg body is 'almost' the same as the Revell one but I won't know if my part will marry up to the chopped DeAg shell until I chop one down and try.
Also, I'll need to look into ways of ensuring my resin tail end takes no stress or weight as the DeAg car is incredibly heavy.
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This will be a very interesting project to watch. Good look Roy.
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Here is my master pattern made from pieces of the giant Revell kit. Hopefully the dimensions and shape will work. Only one way to find out. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Roy That looks and involved conversion. I would not know were to start. Be interested to see how this one progresses. Hope it goes well. Tony Happy Modelling
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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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That's ok Tony... I'm not sure that I know where to start either... 
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Wow you like to push the limits Roy, this will be a challenge but I'm sure you will pull it off for yet another stunner. Good luck I will be following Steve Built- Shelby Mustang, Lamborghini Huracan
Building-Spitfire, Redbull racing RB7, 3d printer, Honda CB750, Stage coach and Revell 1/400 Titanic
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Roy I am sure you will sort out a way foward but i guess the difficult part will be the die cast metal as i think that can be brittle. Tony 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've converted a good few Revell coupes in the past to roadsters but I was always wondering why DeAg never did the E Type as a drop-top.
I thought it would be interesting to see if it's actually possible.
There are a lot of construction issues, such as the inner wheel arches, mounting the chassis/floor at the back, getting the doors to fit, rear bumpers, exhaust etc etc...
It will be fun to see if it can be made to work.
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Looks like a great start with your master pattern. A long and very interesting journey ahead for you Roy, am sure with your knowledge it will work out beautifully....  Regards Alan
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Many thanks Alan. Fingers crossed... I'm hoping to make the actual rubber mould from the master this week, then get a test piece cast. Then it will be a fair bit of hoping... 
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Well, after a bit of faffing about I've now got the rubber mould. I've never had a go at 'slush' casting before so fingers crossed... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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A man of many talents Roy. The mould looks excellent. Eager to see how it turns out. Keep up the excellent work. Andy
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It’s going to be amazing, I’m sure! Your previous builds are exceptional. (The Pocher Rolls jumps to mind right away) Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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your really making progress with this build roy, watching with interest.
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Many thanks all you people. I need to catch up with some of you. At last, my first (very) rough pull from the mould. Not bad, but a bit of tweaking to do. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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 The overall surface produced looks good and could take paint with minimum prep as for tweeks I presume thats to minimise the amount of excess moulding material. From my experience leaving a bit on to be removed in prep is better than trying to cast a master everytime. Apart from that nicely done and looking good. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Many thanks...
Yes, the tweaks I mentioned are just to get a better and more even layer of resin overall as the part is slush cast, so the inner surface isn't smooth like the outside.
Also, on this one, I tried adding a layer of thin matting to the main rear deck area for strength but it created some small air pockets which means in places, the outer skin is very thin.
Mind you, as I said, this was a first attempt.
I'm also going to try using a different resin to see if I can get a more even slush.
Roy.
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