dr_gn Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) the silk's been cut. Edited July 24, 2016 by dr_gn 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 That's a lovely model with some superb detailing!! Really enjoyed watching it all come together too!! Great job!! Keef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 One awesome cat indeed! A truly inspiring build & superb build thread, very well done indeed. Cheers Mac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Stunning build, no other way to describe it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willow Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Superb, looks absolutely stunning Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) First Class! Superb Build and Finish, It looks simply stunning. Edited February 17, 2012 by TerryUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Excellent build and presentation. Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I've enjoyed following this, and it's a pleasure to see it finished. Great work mate! Look forward to your next build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Very nicely done. Nifty looking presentation with the carbon fibre plinth as well, really suits it for a 'techno' look (and motorsport is all about the look ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks for the positive commetns guys - very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 A simply stunning build. Really enjoyed watching this one. Whatcha got planned next then?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 A simply stunning build. Really enjoyed watching this one. Whatcha got planned next then?. Thanks ! Next up probably an AT-AT rebuild, maybe respraying my ruined S2000, but then either the Top Studio McLaren MP4/4, or more likely the Wingnut Wings SE5a. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Excellent build and lovely looking car! Cheers, Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 That's a brilliant result, and it's been deeply inspiring (if more than a little intimidating) watching it come together. Outstanding, even if I do find it hard to contemplate a racing Jag in anything other than dark green! Well done! bestest, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Superb! Absolutely stunning! How did you do the white lines on the windscreen - couldn't see anything in the build thread - sorry if it's already in there! cheers Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Superb! Absolutely stunning!How did you do the white lines on the windscreen - couldn't see anything in the build thread - sorry if it's already in there! cheers Rick Thanks guys. Spad - sorry for the late reply I only just looked at the thread again: The lines are actually silver, I think they are windscreen demister wires. I tried painting clear decal paper silver, then cutting into strips and applying to the inside of the screen. It looked great, but I couldn't keep the decals in a straight line. They were so thin that they ended up with a kink or bend somewhere. I even tried wetting them and nudging them with a piece of straight edged paper - no luck. A border of carrier film would have helped, but then it would have been visible. Also tried chopping them rather than slicing the strips to avoid curling; better, but still not perfect. Also tried Bare metal foil - same problem with kinking. I ended up carefully masking and hand painting with Citadel mirthyl silver. They look OK, but were very tricky to do. Cheers. ETA The model won second prize in "vehicles" at the IPMS Huddersfield model show last month. Edited March 2, 2012 by dr_gn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ETA The model won second prize in "vehicles" at the IPMS Huddersfield model show last month. Flippin' 'eck, the winner must have been good to beat your Jag! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Flippin' 'eck, the winner must have been good to beat your Jag!K It was OK ;-) It was my first show. I entered 4 models, won first in 1:32 aircraft, 2nd in 1/144 aircraft, 2nd in 1/72 modded aircraft and 2nd in vehicles. I honestly think (in my biased opinion) the Jag should have won first, and that my winning 1:32 aircraft should really have come second in it's class. So overall I'm certainly not complaining! I wish I had a photo of the winning vehicle model, IIRC it was an old Alfa Romeo - a very nicely built and finished model, but a less complicated subject to detail than the Jag. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Great build of a great looking (and sounding) racing car 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Stunning model. The finish and engine detailing are immensely inspiring. Regards, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Agree with Steve what a stunning Jag , I recently picked one of these up of ebay but trying to source the silk cut decals is a nightmare. Top build Red 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacks VF-102 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Very inspiring. Great job you done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Very nice, extreme attention to detail this is a show stopper!!! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 A beautiful build. Amazing. This is one of those Tamiya kits that was screaming out to be 1/12 but never was...... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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