roymattblack Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks KP A little more done here. I've made a basic floor panel and built up the firewall using umpteen card templates. Added the front 'lip' to the body for bonnet/hood location. The firewall is now glued in - it isn't in the pics - just loosely positioned. Bare metal foil over it next and then start building up the interior tub. Roy. Edited July 7, 2016 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) I've made the main part of the ftont frame and engine cradle now. Brass tube and section. The long 'legs' will run along the inside of the cockpit and give lots of bonding support for the front end - eventually. All just sprayed with etch primer at present. Roy. Edited July 15, 2016 by roymattblack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 That diagram is pretty cool and it definitely takes the guesswork out of how to make the frame and other components. Of course you still have to fabricate it all and you definitely have a knack for doing that. Where do you get the line drawings in the proper scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Funnily enough, Googling often bring up pretty good drawings but actually, the car manufacturers and the associated heritage departments are usually very helpful and the cost is minimal - a few pounds to cover print and postage - literally. (NOT Ferrari - they will tell you and let you have - nothing.) Aston Martin are superb - They e-mailed me tons of stuff for my DBR1, as have Lister for the 'knobbly' project. Roy. Edited July 15, 2016 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) OH, DRAT..... I'm building this little beastie for myself but a 'certain' known driver who is determined to own the real one later this year has now become interested and wants it as this one... What do I do??? I have to admit though, the blue Ecosse car is pretty gorgeous! Edited July 15, 2016 by roymattblack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Go for it Roy, that is a gorgeous colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Roy, just build two of these beauties. I imagine that you can do that. Wonderful stuff you are doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Build it. Then keep it anyway lol Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Well... The deed is done. Clearcoat next which will make the blue a few shades darker. Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Lovely paint, looks great even without clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nice color. It looks similar to the other Jag that you a year or more ago. It's funny that I have always associated the older Jags with the darker green and the three I've seen you do are blue and the white. Way back in the day around the 1970's I had an XK 120 that was green and all hood. So much for British racing green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) I've only done one blue Jag prior to this one but funnily enough, the most 'prolific' Jaguar race cars weren't green. The blue is Ecurie Ecosse, a team Jaguar were heavily involved in and I have to admit, I like the colours. My very first scratch build was BRG though. The Le Mans winning C Type. The build thread is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234957329-18-c-type-jaguar/ Edited July 16, 2016 by roymattblack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 You've got to do what you've got to do.....it will be an education for us mere mortals either way! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thanks Ian. Clear now applied and in the mean time I added plug leads - old printer cable innards. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 That is a gorgeous colour Roy, mind you blue is my favourite colour so I may be a tad bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Funnily enough, Googling often bring up pretty good drawings but actually, the car manufacturers and the associated heritage departments are usually very helpful and the cost is minimal - a few pounds to cover print and postage - literally. (NOT Ferrari - they will tell you and let you have - nothing.) Aston Martin are superb - They e-mailed me tons of stuff for my DBR1, as have Lister for the 'knobbly' project. Roy. I can give the Ferrari no go a second vote, numerous times I have emailed various different departments in both English and Italian not once have I got what I was after but they are normally very polite in the reply as to why they can't let just anybody have pictures of certain bits or in depth data. I ever went to the extent to apply for a few positions they had going in the f1 team to see if i could get a proper responce and i did receive a nice letter from them to tell me my experience within motorsport isnt what they are looking for ast this point but they will keep my cv on file (I know they wont). Porsche are another one that doesn't like to give up any information at all on their race cars, I emailed a few people from them to find the paint code from the 2015 919 hybrid lm car to be told they can't release sensitive data! I mean how is paint sensitive it's paint, I just wanted to know what white it was not how the paint is made up molecularly. The porsche heritage museum are good though for the older cars, recently I asked about an old 962 lm car they had and was sent back all the specs they had with about 150 pictures. I don't think they have the same concerns with info as the factory porsche team have as it's all a little irrelevant for motor sport now. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Stunning paintwork Roy, cracking job! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thanks Keith. I only gave the shell one pass of clear and left it at that as I don't want 'toffee apple' gloss, but just a nice deep shine. It's all unwrapped again so now I can get back on with it. More engine work and interior and then see what's next. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It's a thing of beauty roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Thanks Kp. You know, the funny thing is that sometimes I get to a stage a 'little' past this and I'm tempted to leave it there. There's just something nice about a shell and chassis. It just has a simplicity and purity. I may build the whole car, but I might still just add the engine and front suspension etc, and stop there. Edited July 17, 2016 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) A little more done here you guys. (Too hot to get up to my usual rate of work) I've started adding bits to the front end. Brake pipes, slave, top up tank and oil surge-tank. All of the parts are from scrap stuff in my bits box. Don't throw stuff out if you think it might be useful. The engine is just sitting to keep an eye on clearances. Roy. Edited July 22, 2016 by roymattblack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Porsche are another one that doesn't like to give up any information at all on their race cars, I emailed a few people from them to find the paint code from the 2015 919 hybrid lm car to be told they can't release sensitive data! I mean how is paint sensitive it's paint, I just wanted to know what white it was not how the paint is made up molecularly. The porsche heritage museum are good though for the older cars, recently I asked about an old 962 lm car they had and was sent back all the specs they had with about 150 pictures. I don't think they have the same concerns with info as the factory porsche team have as it's all a little irrelevant for motor sport now. Shaun I've found Porsche to be helpful on the older stuff, at least. I built an RSK replica - Porsche never had an issue with the kit replica manufacturer. Porsche Club GB even gave the kits away as competition prizes. I had no end of help and information from AFN Porsche on their famous 550 restoration. They even gave me their paint codes on the best match for their period racing silver, which I used for my own build. Ironically, the nearest match they found was an 80s Mercedes colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) An update on this one. I haven't posted for a while due to Summer hols, my wife breaking her foot, hospitals accordingly and tbh, not being sure that many are interested in scratch builds being a bit out of their territory as a hobby. Anyway - Interior 'tub' has been built up and fitted. The tunnel covering was tedious - 5 metres of cord wrapped around, glued, and bound with solder wire before paint. I'm starting on the rear underneath panelling. All glued in with epoxy and edged with thick ally tape so that when painted and some rivet detail added, it will (hopefully) look like boxed edges. The door is now fitted and works, using my old dogleg brass rod/tube hinges. I added a rubber seal on the inside of the body around the door opening so that when the door is closed, there's no gap or light bleed. Pedals added. Decals printed for future use... Sorry - lots of pics. Roy. Edited August 22, 2016 by roymattblack 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Never apologize for too many pictures old Man. It's great news to see you back on here; there's been a mini-resurfacing of 1/8 scale very recently and more the merrier. And scratch builds are never boring; they are always informative and entertaining.. It's terrible news that your Lovely Lady has a painful injury. Please convey my wishes for speedy recovery and be sure to wait on her hand and foot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm amazed by this beautiful work and this methods ! Think I'm going to try knitting instead of modeling, because never obtain such terrific results take care of your hands, they are weight in gold Where did you get the plans to build this car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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