shood23 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Griffsrw I agree this kit is great even after I cut it up it is still very easily put together and visually undertake skin it is a very close match the the real car. I also was going to try and make a xjr12 from this as a base but I actually sold that kit and the decals for the xjr12 to imraan on here, after looking at my reference pics I'm wishing I didn't now lol right so on with my build and its all just starting to come together nicely now good news i found the tyre decals in the box so they have been put on mostly and i made the little sprung fitting (the little red ring in the centre nut) the dash is almost finished the little control box has been painted and is in the process of having the wiring added the brakes have all now been drilled out and just need painting then hopefully i can get the wheels on the floor pan and lastly my missus says i am a cheap b........d sometimes but with her this took the biscuit, i pinched one of the parts from my eldests toy as it is the perfect diameter for what i need more soon thanks for looking shaun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ker Plunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 exactly right ant right so heres my progress after a nice dry day this is what i wanted the kerplunk parts for, they will have quite a bit added for more realism at a later stage after looking at some really great reference pictures i have noticed that there is a secondary radiator just forward of the main one on the off side of the car and with that it seems that the opening from the outside of the car that would feed it is the wrong size but seeing as i have already done the paint theres not much i can do about it now so i have just made a box to go around it so it looks right from the inside, then coming off that i will be using more kerplunk bits for the other pipes the brake disks are now done to the point i am happy with to go with the finished brakes i have some wheels and tyres to go with them, i just need to scrub the surface to get rid of the seem round the centre line the interior is mainly finished now just need to add a few little touches also i have started on details on the engine as per reference i have added the gear linkage aswell, it also shows how the off side radiator will look this is what the engine bay looks like now but there is alot more to be added and last is the main body parts have been clear coated again so i should be able to progress with them within the next few days thanks for looking shaun 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sharp Shaun, looks great. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Nice work VERY nice! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 its been over a week since i have updated this wow. thanks for the comments roger ans simon so what has happened to this build since my last update, well it almost went in the bin due to the other half " accidentally" knocking my drying box off the side but miraculously not a single bit broke and the only real damage was in not important places and was easily touched up. so here is most of the body after gloss the brakes are now finished minus a tiny bit of fettling, i didnt use the photo etch parts as they were ridiculously oversized the surrounds of the front light frames need to be green but looking at the shapes of the clear parts they look like they could be a pita to paint so i have decided to go about it this way instead and it hasnt turned out too bad but i will be painting the light glass aswell even if it is just the edges, oh and before i forget the actual lights have been smeared with clear orange and yellow and then been stuck to silver foil for a more real look and i have added mesh over the ducting holes to the sides as per reference material as with the front ducts i have added mesh to the intakes on the side of the car and last i have made a proper start on the rear wing, its been painted and decals have been done and now its under the box drying from a gloss coat now more soon shaun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 More stunning work! Glad you didn't bin it after all your hard work so far! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 You have achieved an excellent standard of finish and the added details are lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The P.E. is doing it`s stuff Shaun, and the bodyshell looks great. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 great work mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg1987 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 masking the lights is easy ive seen someone do it with two lollipop sticks attached together along with a blade, the outer stick runs around the end of the lense cover the inner stick spaces the blade correctly then all you need to do is cover the lense with masking tape use the homemade tool to cut around the edges and then just remove the outer part of the tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 thanks adamg1987 i think i will have to try that out on my next build that has lights right so on with the jag alot of the finer details are being added on the body work now due to having to wait around for other bits to dry or set the tyres have had the contact surface scrubbed up to get rid of the awful seem thatruns down all of tamiya tyres the offside radiator has now been finished just needs the cooling ducts and hoses added the final holes for the hoses have been drilled out in the engine and more wires added its looking a bit busier in here now one of the casualties from the otherhalfs clumsy act was the air intake stack so to remedy that i have used childs play foam sheets ( mainly for the textured look) to simulate the look of the air intakes with the cover on and in my opinion it looks about right the front end is done minus the brake cooling vents talking of the brake coolers i have finished the other side so i now have 2 and last is the front body work which has had the lights finished and, not shown in this picture, had the floor part of it glued on thanks for looking shaun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That really is turning into a stunning replica - not far to go now! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks for the nice word Roger and no not far to go in terms of bits to stick together but when It comes to fabricating te little bits and bobs that are absent from the engine then it will take a lot more time especially as it's the school holidays and the other half says I "have to spend time with the family" then it will probably be a few more weeks but I do have a full week off work when the little ones go back to school in September so I will be maximising that time more than now On the spending time with family note, in my area from Thursday till Sunday this coming week the Bournemouth air festival is on and beings we live a 2 minute walk from the beach that will be taking my time up and for those that are into air displays I fully suggest you attend Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Really nice Shaun. It is coming together quite well, despite the set backs... The air filter replacement looks spot on. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Thanks Simon I have really branched out with where I get materials from on this build and funny enough the kids toys that are semi broken or have more part missing than are actually in the box have come in really handy Shaun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 keep the updates coming mate! cant wait to see the final product now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks imraan So not much has been done lately with the weather either raining or being so nice it would be a crime to stay indoors but I have done a few little bits that I'm quite happy with I got the oil tank painted and wires added on to it, looking at the reference pics I have once the pipes and wire go in between the engine and the bulkhead I don't know where they go so it is easier to end them at a mid point to save messing it up I have also modified and painted the near side radiator and added the tyre cooling duct and pipe Also I have completed the wall that goes ahead of the rear tyres and which the tyre cooling tube goes through And with the time that I am now not doing much I quickly did this And with a couple of bits on The last few bits that needed spraying are drying now so really thus should be done by Wednesday hopefully Thanks for looking Shaun 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Coming along nicely Shaun, the base looks a good move. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Like the base idea. The car look great too, obviously :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks for the kind words guys. Right so it's nearing completion now just a couple of bits to add and it's done but before that here's what I've done I have got the windscreen and the side windows in and I'm not sure why I didn't test fit these parts properly a while ago but I found the the front edge of the roof sloped to far down so I have had to carefully bend it into the correct place trying not to snap it off and glue the inside of the screen and the roof together with super glue so it stays in place The rear wing endplates are finally finished and I'm glad the I cut the kit ones off and went with the etch ones as the painting would have been a right pita The off side air hose for the engine and inside edge of the rear tyre is now done minus a bit of silver foil And now most of the engine bits are done More of the engine with a few more bits added and the rear wing minus the endplates has been glued on And a last look to show how much busier it is in there now More to come later and hopefully some finished shots Shaun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Right I should have saved the above post for now really as I'm calling the car done Here's a quick picture but there will be a more comprehensive post in the rfi section To those that commented, gave advice or even just looked in from time to time, I thank you and hopefully you follow my next build with the same commitment Shaun 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That looks great! I love the ducting work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice result, well worth the time and effort you put in! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 That looks excellent, good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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