cjhm Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Recently finished this build of Group C racer, the only Jaguar XJR-8 that finished Le Mans 1987 (5th place). Drivers were Eddie Cheever, Raul Boesel and Jan Lammers. Kit is a recent re-release of 1980s 'curbside' kit which still includes correct Silk Cut markings on a separate decal sheet. Built 'from the box', Tamiya TS rattle cans were used for main white body paint and black chassis. Decals were brittle\cracking when dry so lot of touch up was needed (Vallejo 'Hexed Lichen' for purple, Citadel yellow for stripes) before Tamiya TS gloss varnish sealed everything. Despite lots of softner\setter there are bits that still stand proud so looks a bit scruffy on close inspection. Natural light highlights colour variation in purple paint touchup but indoors its not noticeable! If I did another one I would consider masking\spraying all the purple and trim decals to match (or go for aftermarket set). Black surrounds to glasswork were hand painted from inside using the moulded detail as a guide, inside edges of headlamp covers were brushed with Tamiya acrylic dark green. Aerial on roof is a piece of stretched sprue. Base is from Coastal Kits Hope you enjoy, will do an XJR-9 (1988 Le Mans winner) as well soon Work in progress pictures here: https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=cjhm%20hasegawa%20jaguar More pictures here: http://blog.cjhm.net/124-hasegawa-jaguar-xjr-8-lemans-1987 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Ah the good old days of tobacco sponsorship... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Nice model and a good job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Very striking colour scheme,well tidy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Classic car and livery and a nice result from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 What a legend, remember these Jags well - great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 1:09 PM, Tony Oliver said: Ah the good old days of tobacco sponsorship... Yep, never smoked or had any desire too but those Group C colour schemes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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