Mattlow Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hello all New to cars, wandering here from aviation mainly, As a first foray I have Revell's 1/24 Jaguar XK SS. I've read a bit around the kit and consensus seems that it is good. What I can't find is a good set of detail photographs. I wonder if anyone is aware of either any detailed walkarounds or, even better, a restoration thread that'd give good levels of detail. For example, suspension and steering details. I have used Google to get a fair few images but, maybe not surprisingly, details of the gubbins aren't that common. My other question is how useful are mages of the 'continuation' XK SS machines? Are they absolutely faithful to the originals or do they make allowances for modern safety standards etc? Many thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 As far as I know the continuation Jaguars are faithful to the originals in every way, they aren't road legal (in the UK anyway) so there are no concessions to get single vehicle or type approval. Your location is given as Devon so I imagine a trip to the British Motor Museum would be a bit difficult. There is usually at least one D-type from the Jaguar Heritage Trust on display at the museum (I volunteer there). There is a "contact us" link on the Jaguar Heritage Trust web page; Jaguar Heritage Trust homepage and contact details here. They may have some archive photos of the XKSS (they don't have one of their own as XKSSs are that rare) or of their D-types. I can't guarantee they'll be able to help but it can't hurt to ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks John I shall follow up on your leads... Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 You could try an old fashioned book such as Jaguar D Type and XKSS: Works & customer cars; Deetype and Lynx by Graham Robson. There is a used example here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 These are usually pretty good: https://haynes.com/en-gb/jaguar-d-type-owners-workshop-manual And half price at the moment... best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: These are usually pretty good: https://haynes.com/en-gb/jaguar-d-type-owners-workshop-manual And half price at the moment... best, M. @cmatthewbaconThat looks good. I have bought a copy on eBay, £11 with p&p. 4 hours ago, mbdesignart said: You could try an old fashioned book such as Jaguar D Type and XKSS: Works & customer cars; Deetype and Lynx by Graham Robson. There is a used example here @mbdesignartFound one on Amazon for £7, bought. Thanks to both f you for the leads... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I can highly recommend the Haynes book,a bit late now I know! I make quite a few D type kits and the Haynes book is the only one I could find to show suspension and steering pics for us modellers. The XKSS is a Road going D type.Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I can also offer a couple of short-nose D-type photos that I took when someone from the Jaguar Heritage Trust had the bonnet open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I thought I'd taken more 'walkaround' XKSS shots but this is the only cockpit shot I could locate: And these are various D-Type photos I've taken over the years, which I hope will help: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I've scratch-built a few 1/8 D Type Jaguars so I've got plenty of engine reference pics if you need any... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Good to see you found a book at a steal of a price. Graham Robson books are both a good read and a mine of information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Thank you very much for the images folks. I'm currently dissolving chrome off the chromed parts. Trying to work out which UK products dissolve the layer which sits below the chrome. I've seen a few US threads where product is mentioned, but not UK specific. I am trying a longer bath in bleach (the chrome was gone in about ten/fifteen minutes), bath in ISP seems to be having an effect. I also have Mr Muscle oven cleaner and some Tesco multi purpose cleaner that made very short work of some old enamel paint. Parts already look so much sharper with the chrome removed... Cheers Matt PS, I'll do a WiP when I actually start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockets Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Which tesco multi purpose cleaner did you use as there seems to be a few? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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