bbowser Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Finished this one last night, my very first Tamiya kit. Very well engineered, the only trouble I had was the metal transfers, the kit is old and they wouldn't stick. I used a little Micro Crystal Clear on the ends to keep them on. Pretty happy with the outcome, not my usual subject. Comments welcome, thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Great build Bruce... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Agreed! A real beauty! Did you blackwash the wheels or are they just that well molded? Either case, they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yes, very nicely done. Foil work on the side windows looks especially good. Love these in 1:1 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Finished this one last night, my very first Tamiya kit. Very well engineered, the only trouble I had was the metal transfers, the kit is old and they wouldn't stick. I used a little Micro Crystal Clear on the ends to keep them on. Pretty happy with the outcome, not my usual subject. Comments welcome, thanks for looking! Excellent choice of color: It is a really cool kit of a really cool subject. I also had trouble with the long side spears. Not sure how I made mine stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Good job on a British Classic Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) nice Jag.I have to admit, those are the nicest "plastic" wire wheels I have seen in a kit. Edited March 28, 2016 by blunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Nice looking Jag. This a great kit with lots of fine detail as seen in the grill and wire wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very nice build .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Nice Job Bruce! This kit has been somewhat underrated as it was one of Tamiya's nicer efforts in this particular genre of cars. I wish they would have done more such as a full detail E-Type coupe or convertible. And yes, those wire wheels are typical Tamiya excellent quality! I can't think of any others that get that close to scale fidelity without looking clunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very nice execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Beautiful build. I didn't know that this model was even kited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very very nice! Ive been curious about this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Great job. I think it's a lovely kit, of a fantastic car. The wheels are probably the best around in injection plastic -- I have a set waiting for my E-type build. The engine detail is pretty good, as I remember -- any chance of some photos? It's certainly a distinctive car to add to your scale garage... well done.bestest,M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks for all the kind comments. Yes, they are the best looking wire wheels I've ever encountered in plastic and no, I did not apply any type of wash - that's how they came out of the box. The grill and "leaping cat" hood ornament are also really well done. Matt, I'm sorry I didn't take any engine photos during the build, it's pretty well hidden now under the bonnet and aircleaner. It is a well detailed and executed piece as well, inline 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 That's an excellent looking model Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 You captured the essence of the old British saloon car perfectly! RegardsBrian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Extremely cool!! -well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Very nice work on the Jag ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Superb build Bruce of a truly British sports saloon!I was a race marshall at the Silverstone Circuit over nearly 30 years, which is about 5 miles away. I remember one of these in particular going to the classic race meetings, the owner/driver would overtake me on the country lanes in the morning, with white race circles on the doors, race the car and drive back to London (65 miles) at the end of the day.He won most of his races as well! He didn't have a backup van, his race wheels and tyres would be in the back where the rear seats used to be, with the trolley jack and tools in the boot space. Depending on the weather he would take Minilite wheels with Dunlop period wet tyres, or Borani lightweight wirewheels with dry Dunlops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Superb build Bruce of a truly British sports saloon!I was a race marshall at the Silverstone Circuit over nearly 30 years, which is about 5 miles away. I remember one of these in particular going to the classic race meetings, the owner/driver would overtake me on the country lanes in the morning, with white race circles on the doors, race the car and drive back to London (65 miles) at the end of the day.He won most of his races as well! He didn't have a backup van, his race wheels and tyres would be in the back where the rear seats used to be, with the trolley jack and tools in the boot space. Depending on the weather he would take Minilite wheels with Dunlop period wet tyres, or Borani lightweight wirewheels with dry Dunlops.Very nice build and Patrick that is the only way to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Real nice work on this , it looks great . I have built this kit as well , I also have the race version to build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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