Hi Tony,

My fingers are itching just as much as yours, I bet.

Look forward to see your build start.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

I don't have the "mechanical" skills to do lots of changes but paint is something i can do quite happily so that may well be my big change.

So looking forward to seeing what changes they have made as well.

I could not run to the premier edition with the dispkay case so when i get to the end i will be searching around for something suitable but that is a way off as yet

Bring it on

Still waiting for the book to arrive that i ordered but at the moment something along a cream colour appeals but need to make sure it matches up with the interior spec of the model.

Well, it looks as if the Mini is back again Tony.

However, I'm really torn with the E Type...
I've subscribed and I'm eagerly awaiting the first package but with these partworks, I always save everything up until it's complete and then start the build.
I'm really tempted to get on with this one week-by-week but I'm a bit worried that 20 -30 mins a week on each pack (some will be more, some a lot less) it might diminish the experience a bit.
I really like to get stuck in to a model and spend hours at a time on it.
Short hits once a week... not sure.
I am tempted though.

Roy.

I had a feeling someone might say that...
I wish.

I've got it signed up and counting down to the 15th (ish)
...along with the Shelby and the BTTF DeLorean. HELP!!!
Half the problem is finding space to store the mahoosive boxes needed to keep the parts.

I only hope TB2 isn't on the cards before the end of this year.

Graham

I have not made any firm decisions as yet but having received the test parts its something i will look at when i have time.

A paint stripper would be the first stage. Modelstrip is something you can use on plastic and works on enamel paints well enough.

Primer and top coat then possible something from the zero paints range or even something from halfords range might be available.

Looking forward to your build Tony.

Aleck White would be a good colour choice to go with the tan interior. It's a pity we couldn't have had a choice of say four different colours. For example, BRG Red, White & Silver, which would all look ok with Tan.

SUNDAY 19th March 2017 – BUILD THE JAGUAR E TYPE

Well ever since the test launch of this model I have been itching to make a start on such a fantastic looking model.

While I did subscribe to the full build I have an awful feeling that something may have gone wrong because I have received no email/letter confirmation and neither do I see a new account number in the online subscription pages.

Nothing much I can do about that until tomorrow.

At the weekend I purchased Issue 1 from Asda and as I already have the test issues I will press on with Issue 2 and should that need correcting once I have my subscription sorted out then I will do so at that time.

PICTURE 1 & 2

This is the packaging used by Deagostini for Issue 1 that has been available in shops and newsagents here in the UK. I must admit I thought the packaging very well thought out with the magazines and inserts sitting inside a pocket on the inside left of the pack and the first model parts in a box on the left.

Certainly looks a nicer presentation to the “metre” wide cardboard backer with magazine and parts all stuck to the front that tends to be the norm. The point being this Jaguar packing is a much more transportable when you have to get from shop to home on the bus.

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So on with the build:

ISSUE 1 – Parts Included

1-1 Centre Panel Assembly, for Bonnet
1-2 Motif Bar in Air Intake Aperture
1-3 Motif (Jaguar ‘growler’ Badge)
1-4 Retaining screw (plus spare)
1-5 Left Hand Hub Cap
1-6 PLUS, Model Making Screwdriver

PICTURE 3

Here we have the build instruction pages from issue 1.

PICTURE 4

Struggled to get a good picture of the bonnet but if anything it goes to show just what a shiny finish has been put on this part.

PICTURE 5

Here we can see the rest pf the parts supplied with Issue 1.
Not sure if anyone has noticed but the Hub Cap has a magnetic back to it.

PICTURES 6

The motif badge has an index tab moulded in so that you can only fit this one way (the correct way) into the Motif Bar.
You need just one of the 2 screws from the bag supplied so make sure to store the spare safe and sound.

PICTURE 7

And once the motif is screwed into place this is what the motif bar now looks like.
Store all of these parts until needed again. Luckily all of these parts fit back into their plastic tray so that is a s good as anything to provide safe storage for now.

HOT TIP OF THE WEEK

These tips will drastically reduce over the weeks as we progress but for now here are a couple of things to consider.

When inserting the screws into the plastic parts remember that the screw is cutting its own thread into the plastic so rather than apply too much force and potentially split the plastic part I would suggest you insert the screw by using a ¾ clockwise and ¼ anticlockwise turn on the screwdriver.

This will ensure that the screw does not bind and unnecessary force is not required.

Also worth mentioning is that when placing these screws in place do not overtighten or you are likely to strip out the threads in the plastic part preventing the screw from gripping. It’s best to avoid this as the only remedy would be part replacements or the use of adhesive to fit the screw in place and both of these options are best avoided.

How Many Hours Does It Take to Build the Model?


Issue 1: 1 Minute

Running Total: 1 Minute