roymattblack Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Sorry I've not been posting much recently but I genuinely haven't have the time for lots of progress pics and reports etc. Hence just the little Corgi re-claims and bits about Fireball XL5. However - I landed another commission for a 1/8 scratch build of a C Type Jaguar some time ago. I'm quite a way forward with the body and interior tub. Seats are sorted, main engine block and chassis frame built. I'll get some pics posted shortly but here's the car I'm tasked with making: Roy. Edited February 9, 2017 by roymattblack 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I feel another masterpiece coming on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the kind words Ken. I know the forum is a bit swamped in giant stuff just now, and a lot of members have little interest in these biggies we build. I'll post updates now and again but try to not bore people. As always - questions - ASK... The body was vac formed from my original master - now the third one. Engine/chassis frame is brass section.- and engine parts cast in resin. The interior tub is also a vac form from a 'wood/scrap/anything that works' master. The tunnel was covered with 5 metres of cotton cord... Hard to imagine, but true. Seats are built using plastic sheet, foam padding and leather, weathering to match the real car seats as much as possible. Dashboard also based on the real car. Just a few days ago I tore the model right down again and stripped the paint. I wasn't happy with the colour. A paint sample was obtained from the company who recently did some body work on the genuine beastie, and a paint specialist near me hand-mixed a new can of paint that is pretty damn spot-on. Also, the interior colour has now been changed from light gold, back to ally/silver as the car has recently had a re-vamp of the cockpit and the model needs to match. Much better. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I've re-done the two main gauges on the dash as they were a bit too small and it bugged me. The interior tub is now fitted in the car - permanently I hope - and the engine frame is screwed back in place. The engine is just sitting to check clearances. Seats will be fitted right near the end. Now back on with the firewall gubbins... Roy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Browns lane in miniature... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Amazing to see these in the flesh the other day. The only thing missing was the smell of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLY43T Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hmm, though you'd been quite for a while. I've been experimenting lately with VAC forming and I'm in the process of making a buck from balsa as this seems to be an easily workable material. I have cut it in half horizontally so I have a top and bottom section. It seemed to me the only way to release the buck once the plastic had been formed over it. I'm using 0.7mm A4 plastic card by the way. Roy, am I on the right track or way off? How do you form your bodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) What you are doing is pretty much the same as me. The C Type masters were carved inJelutong hard wood then vac formed in 1.5mm plastic. Now I use 3d printed masters and then vac form them. My Lister Jag was done that way. The blue C Type was made in fibre glass. Too messy... Edited February 11, 2017 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLY43T Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 It looks like you don't form the bodies all in one piece so I'm guessing you can spring them from the master more easily. Why I cut mine horizontally at the widest point was so there was no undercut and also the master is 1:18 so there's very little material to go over the full depth master. I'll need to keep on experimenting I think. 3D printing the master is a master stroke, pardon the pun, one expense, unlimited bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Welcome back Roy. This will be an enjoyable build to follow. I like the spark plugs. Or those resin cast pieces or multiple parts? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Another pretty project Roy. As usual, well under control by you. I worry though; how will you handle those wire wheels? They seem too small to use Pocher parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hello chaps. The spark plugs are all made one at a time from 5 separate bits with home made decals on them. I will make my own wheels Mr C. Done many before, such as on my 250 GTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm working on the firewall and engine frame area now. Assorted relays, fuse box and wiring, all copied from pics of the real car. Twin horns made and fitted. Clutch fluid reservoir made and in place on the frame - it is meant to tilt forwards. I'll add the pipework underneath later on. Brake and clutch cylinders next... Roy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 As always mind bogglingly great, you da man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Wonderful stuff, Roy. I love seeing you build these jags. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 @roymattblack When I see what you're able to scratchbuild and the results you get, I think I had better breeding chickens As we say in French, "Je suis baba !" (Am astonished) seeing your model car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Many thanks guys. My better half thinks I'm a tad OCD with the fiddly bits, but it's fun. I'm following the wiring and pipework as per the real car but some of it is a tad challenging, even at 1/8 scale. The brake and clutch cylinders are in and now some of the relevant pipework. Still a monumental amount of wires and pipes to add. Pinot Grigio works wonders. On we go... Roy. Edited February 21, 2017 by roymattblack 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Amazing work as aways roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Many thanks Ken. More fiddly bits at the front. The coil is now made and fitted and the low tension leads added. The fittings were made from solder wire drilled so the thin black wire could be glued in. The end was flattened and drilled, then attached with a short length of dressmakers pin. Slow stuff at present but the engine will need to go in soon so that work can start on the front frame and 'A' arms. Roy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 This particular C Type is one of the earlier cars with enormous H6 SU carbs. The inlet manifold is equally peculiar so I had to scratch it from tube, flat sheet, small nuts and filler... I nobbled the SU float chambers from a Revell kit and made the mug-sized bowls from tube and sheet. The plug leads are in and the engine will be fitted to the car next. Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 What a beauty. Pinot Grigio, you say? Well I normally drink red, but if the Pinot gets results like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 I glug red at times too Pete... The engine is now in, and some of the wiring and plumbing has been connected. Lots more to add, but the front 'picture frame' needs to go on next. If anyone wants to know anything, please ask. Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Eyeballs starting to go fuzzy now. Throttle linkages and more wires etc added. Time to look at bigger bits for a while methinks. Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 You continue to amaze me with your skills mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hello Roy, is there any progress on this beast? or the fireball XL5? also how are you getting on with the XJ13 plans? Cheers, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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