roymattblack Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 A thing of beauty. Especially love the zinc chromate seats. The paint on the seats is actually Humbrol matt grass green with a dose of Tamiya smoke over it and in the nooks and crannies...... Believe it or not, I'm currently experimenting with a D Type 'prototype' seat covered in real leather, for a future 1/8 D Type build. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) That is just incredible what can I say breathtaking the superlatives are inadequate you sir are a master Edited May 20, 2014 by kpnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryMcT Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Truly amazing Roy! I would choose a classic over a new car any day, a good memory I've for is when we raced a c type around a go kart track for fun, against a Nissan figaro! great build and looks real enough to get into. The bmf looks incredibly effective and an amazing build for sure!! Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Many thanks for all the kind words and support. The carbs are just about sorted and plumbed in to the fuel filter but there's still a load of linkages to build and fit. The pics below are somewhat out of order BTW... The small fly screen is ready but I won't fix it permanently until the end as there will still no doubt be times I need to upend the car. Onward and upwards as they say... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Did you remember to convert it to unleaded? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 No unleaded here I'm afraid - I think the old straight-six wouldn't handle it..... A bit more detailing done on the engine.The carb linkages were a bit of a task, being made of extremely fine wire and flat ally sheet. I think my eyeballs are struggling a bit these days even with a big mag - lamp. Inspection lamp fitted on the bulk head and the number lamp fitted on the rear.Rear wheels tentatively in place with spinners now. The front chassis parts, suspension, steering etc and radiator etc next....... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Of course it won't start. That coil isn't earthed properly! Nice work, Roy. Did you see that article on the lightweight E types? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Yes, I saw the E Types..... 'Only' £1.5 mil each....... I'll have two. Apparently they are already spoken for. All 6 went in the first 30 mins of the announcement to Jaguar 'selected' customers. Regarding the C....... only one coil was ever wired in fully. The second coil - the one at the front - was a spare, partially wired in case of failure in the first coil. Simply swap one low tension wire, switch the HT lead and away you go again. Back in the '50's, coils had a habit of boiling away when they were raced hard. Well spotted though. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Were you a neurosurgeon before you retired?? Truly, most Pochers are Tonka Toys compared to his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I saw one of these in the flesh yesterday and I must say they look like there not very big cars but it did sound beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Where you born with a craft knife in your hands or a modeling lathe inserted somewhere in a body cavity, I don't believe it is possible for a normal human being to produce models like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Many thanks for the kind words of support. I can only say it's an enjoyable and often challenging little project. Part of the fun is looking at a part of the real car and working out how to make that bit easily but (reasonably) accurately for the model, often using bits of junk and tat lying around in my bits box or the garage. For example - the fuel filter was made from a piece of clear plastic Biro tube, brass tube, plasticard and card making 'dots', a pin and a piece of concertina folded paper inside for the filter...... It's not 'identical' to the real part, but it's pretty close. My model is by no means a perfect representation of the real number 18 car, but I am trying to have as much of the 'right bits in the right places' as possible. There is still quite a lot to do on this one, but a few smaller parts of my next project - 1/8 short nose D Type - are already under way. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryD Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi Roy, hope your well. Just joined this forum and seen your C type. Majestic building as usual. But i can honestly say that this is a TRIUMPH and a stunning display of modelling skill. Following in awe. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 There is still quite a lot to do on this one, but a few smaller parts of my next project - 1/8 short nose D Type - are already under way. Roy. That's a wonderful project car too, but how far down the list are the next Pochers? -And I do understand you need a break from 'Pocheritis' ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Funnily enough, the Pocher Alfa Spider keeps peeping at me from my stash....... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 OMG absolutely amazing. I wish I had the ability to do something like that would love to be able to build a 1/8th scale VW Fastback. Keep up the very good work All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Once again, many thanks you guys. Not a lot today - just the numbers roundels on each side. The edges will need painting at the firewall, as will the door hinges but I wanted to see the car looking a bit more 'racey'.... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 It is a thing of great beauty and makes me very happy to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Looking good with the numbers on Roy. Looking forward to seeing the front wheels/suspension on her. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hey Roy! Stop enjoying the XK 8 and show us more here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Sorry there's been no update recently...... More very soon - but hopefully, soon very exciting development for 1/8 model car kits....... (Edited - manufacturing issues to get around.) Roy. Edited June 20, 2014 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 1/8th parking fines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 1/8th parking fines? Drat!!!! You guessed!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 1/8th parking fines? LMAO. So you're going to mass produce those 1/8 wire wheels and GIVE them to us??? Hooray!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You actually got that straight six to fire up, didn't you! Didn't you? Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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