Bengalensis Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Nice to see yet another classic taking shape, good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) OK - That the chassis complete. Edited February 12, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Dry fit - but starting to look like a car now Right, time to start the interior. Edited February 12, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Change the plates, We'll get tooled up, And go on a blag. look out Guv, Ees gotta shooter. Like it. Edited February 9, 2014 by Pete in Riyadh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Chassis looking good, although I would think the brake discs would be shiny silver? Not sure if you mentioned what colour it was going to be, did you decide yet. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Chassis looking good, although I would think the brake discs would be shiny silver? Not sure if you mentioned what colour it was going to be, did you decide yet. Steve. Hi, I followed the painting guide but did think the same about the discs myself. However, I'll probably never remove the wheels once it's on the shelf Ours was Red so that's what I'm going to do. This is proving rather daunting as I've never glossed a car body before All tips welcome Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 The old Jaguar 'Cardinal red' was the same as Chrysler/Rootes Signal red. You should be able to get either colour from Halfords custom colour mixing in a rattle can. I'm going to have to get this kit. You're making a lovely job of it. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Change the plates, We'll get tooled up, And go on a blag. look out Guv, Ees gotta shooter. Like it. yeah...nick 'im Danno...err have I got that right? No ...book him George...that's it!...I think BTW luv the Jag, didn't even know a kit of her existed, going to have to get one & do my first ever motor.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 The old Jaguar 'Cardinal red' was the same as Chrysler/Rootes Signal red. You should be able to get either colour from Halfords custom colour mixing in a rattle can. I'm going to have to get this kit. You're making a lovely job of it. Roy. Thank you Roy - appreciated. Can I ask what you do with the aerosol paint - decant & airbrush or just spray direct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 I meant to say how well the parts fit. This kit is proving a dream to build - Bravo Tamiya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Personally, I use a plastic primer, (Halfords) Then thin coats from the rattle can. Well shaken & warmed first though. (Stand the can in hot, NOT boiling water for 5 minutes) Avoid dust on the body before spraying (tack rags) Bend a coat hanger to support the body. Spray, then put the body under a plastic box or something to dry. If you need to rub it down, A very soft cloth & toothpaste used gently. This should bring out a nice shine. P.S. Be patient and let the paint harden first. A couple of weeks is good. And, It is so easy to rub through the topcoat. Lightly does it. Edited February 11, 2014 by Pete in Riyadh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Personally, I use a plastic primer, (Halfords) Then thin coats from the rattle can. Well shaken & warmed first though. (Stand the can in hot, NOT boiling water for 5 minutes) Avoid dust on the body before spraying (tack rags) Bend a coat hanger to support the body. Spray, then put the body under a plastic box or something to dry. If you need to rub it down, A very soft cloth & toothpaste used gently. This should bring out a nice shine. Thanks Pete. Toothpaste?? Not heard that one before. Top Tip! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I've made a start on the dash but it's proving slow work. Whilst the decals are coming off the backing sheet cleanly, they have 'lost' their glue and are oversize. The dials in particular have have been a challenge but a night with Sol then a dab of 'Future' and they don't look to bad. The camera is very critical but in the car and under the human eye I think they'll be quite presentable - fingers crossed! Here's how it looks so far (though the light is obstructing the smaller dials - reflecting on the Future). Edited February 12, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice one, That row of blobs under the small dials should be toggle switches. I still have some in the garage at home. They should be chrome with a black plastic toggle sticking out. Drill, insert soft wire or stretched sprue & flatten it out a bit with smooth pliers. Paint black. The circular piece is the key hole (silver) and the big blob next to it the starter button (black) The radio knobs may be silver, And the dial white. The 'nipple' between the dials was a knurled knob (chrome) to access the rear of that panel for fuses. All this from memory but check in a classic car mag to be sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Nice one, That row of blobs under the small dials should be toggle switches. I still have some in the garage at home. They should be chrome with a black plastic toggle sticking out. Drill, insert soft wire or stretched sprue & flatten it out a bit with smooth pliers. Paint black. The circular piece is the key hole (silver) and the big blob next to it the starter button (black) The radio knobs may be silver, And the dial white. The 'nipple' between the dials was a knurled knob (chrome) to access the rear of that panel for fuses. All this from memory but check in a classic car mag to be sure. Thanks Pete. I did think the detail could be lost when fitted but may be worth a bash. Decisions Decisions! Edited February 12, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Here's the progress to date. The decals are (as previously stated) giving me a real headache but once complete, the build should become a tad easier. Need to add a little more chrome to bring out the buttons then it's the door panels next. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Fast forward a tad and the decals are complete (as is the interior). I've opted out of more detail as I had a trial fit of the body and it's obvious a lot of work would be lost. Just the body to go now. If anyone has any tips on the best way to paint the silver window trims I'd be most grateful. Not sure whether to do the main body colour first. Either way what's the best / easiest way to mask what? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks great so far.... For the window trims - BMF - the best solution and it isn't difficult. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks great so far.... For the window trims - BMF - the best solution and it isn't difficult. Roy. BMF?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 OK - Found BMF with the power of Google. Thanks for the heads up Located some on a model shop site and will order. Whilst on the subject of chrome, here's the other sprue stripped. This took just a few minutes (unlike the wheels). Don't know why the difference!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 BMF - Bare-Metal-Foil. Great stuff. Easy to use and looks brilliant. I've used it on umpteen projects in the past and even used it to cover the entire body on my McLaren Mp4/23 (?) Love your Jag........ I now have one, courtesy of this forum and will start it sometime soon. All your fault! Great build. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Glad you like it and glad you have one. I look forward to your build. I have a feeling I may learn a trick or two for my future builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaharrier Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I butchered this model (unintentionally) several years ago. I found the curved body really hard to paint for some reason. The paint just didn't want to stick. I stripped it with Mr Muscle which left pitted indentations all over. It was beyond saving........These kits are now unobtainable (here in New Zealand anyway) but then again, modellers are very poorly served here downunder in terms of available kits. Anyway, this looks like a very nice build and I'm anxious to see the results of your efforts. The interior and engine look fabulous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks SeaHarrier. It's a tad daunting but I hope I do it justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) I thought I had this Alclad sussed but I'm not so sure now. It's a bit 'hit & miss' though does look a tad better in reality than it does in the photo. I'm going to go with it and hope the end result is OK. I have a couple of kits waiting in the wings so am keen to keep the momentum going. Edited March 1, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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