cmatthewbacon Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks, chaps... and here, after much cursing and swearing, and a lengthy period holding stuff together because there's no clamp in the world the right shape... The chassis should come together pretty quickly now, I hope... bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looking really great matt. It may just be me but the tail lamps on this always remind me of an old ford escort. Also I'm liking the stains on the exhaust system Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 ... think Rover 200, and you're on the button: bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 That's looking excellent, very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The rover is a better fit but the ford isn't to far off Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 ...and now the chassis is coming together... ...with a bit of luck, the lid will be on this weekend. I've found a solution for the sun-roof, I think... bestest, M. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Wow, its looking incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Now that really is starting to look like a 220! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 An excellent job so far. Plumbing looks just right and your painting skills are out of this world. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks, chaps... this is it for the rolling chassis: If you look really closely, you might spot the teeny-tiny Jaguar heads on the wheel nuts. Or you might not. Looks like I need to check the tracking... either one front wheel is on loose, or the steering link came off one of the wheel carriers while I was putting the wheels in place -- a tight fit! Currently faffing about with the windows... bestest, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Body is making progress... None of the windows are fixed in place yet. I'll post a bit more detail next time, but I think it is possible to get the rear screen to open safely if you open up the slots for the pins on the hinges, so that the window can move backwards a bit once you've popped it slightly open, and then rotate above and over the rear edge of the sunroof. It has rails on each side and the louvres behind (and gravity) to hold it in the right place when closed, so it doesn't matter if the hinge is a bit sloppy. And I couldn't resist this: The rear louvres (just like the X framework over the engine) are the original black plastic, polished. I think one of the tricks with cars is to get as many different finishes as possible on the black bits, to give the impression of all the different materials used in real life... bestest, M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Congrats on this job. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Loverly jubbly, great work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks! On the home straight now: With a bit of luck, and some extra supplies I've just mail-ordered, it should be finished this week... bestest, M. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Wow! it's coming together very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very very nice Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks, all! A quick gallop down the final straight now (yeah, right...) I used real glass tinting film for the sunroof, and it worked pretty well. And before anybody comments, I know the wing mirrors aren't symmetrical -- apparently the design around the A-pillars means that the driver's side needs to be forward, while they look into the passenger side through the quarter light. Last glimpse of the interior details And together at last: The fit's OK, but there are no positive locations for anything, and getting the simple hinge mechanism for the headlight covers into the right place as you bring the body and chassis together is a barrel of laughs. Proper final pictures when the weather permits... All in all, an enjoyable build of a pretty good kit. bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Cracking build with a lovely outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Great work a stunning out come Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I did a bit of work on a local XJ220 years ago in this colour, it was difficult to match as it was model exclusive, Dupont found it for me in the end...JS3. The Chezoom would have been too blue and pearl, that colour looks about spot on to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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