Zoom Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) When I saw Plasthenikers built of this some years ago I was inspired to get one myself. Bought the high-tech version, because of the nice wire wheels. It was terrible to build with all these pewter parts that need to be drilled and filed, and then puts together with pins and rivets.Anyway, I skip the engine and the details on that. There was no way I could get an opening hood that would close tight and nicely, so I glue the hood in place. I only use some of the PE-parts that was including in the kit. I thought the stand was a little bit low so I make some adjustment to get it little higher.I was not satisfied with the result of my effort to get a nice surface and chroming on the bumpers, so I was forced to get the plastic bumpers from another kit. Get some sun in my bedroom, so I take some pictures there. But in the end, I think it came out nice, and this is a beautiful car, I mean in real life Comments are welcome. Edited August 9, 2017 by Zoom No more Photobucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 This is a stunningly beautiful model. You are quite self critical but I would probably consider this my all-time best model had I built it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 She looks great, Bo! The nice, clear, uncluttered pictures really show it off. Great looking model of an iconic car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 This is a stunningly beautiful model. Sure is. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Excellent build of an excellent car !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Your effort was sure worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very good rendition of one of my favorites which will unfortunately never get ticked off the bucket list. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Beautiful build of the XKE, Bo! Like many, one of my all time favourite cars. Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Beautiful build. Every bit as nice as the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I think it turned out SUPERB. color and detail painting are Excellent. I wish I could get those wire wheels in 1/16 scale!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very nice work , these Gunze kits can sometimes be a challenge but you have done a great job , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I agree with everyone else. I would be proud to have built this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very very nice indeed! Probably the best model wire wheels I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 +1 all the above. Good lookin' Jag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great work on this iconic sports car. Excellent photos as well. Have you thought about building and displaying the engine separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) I love these cars and you did a superior job on it. Well done indeed! Edited March 24, 2017 by JerseyRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 What can I Say 5 Stars out of 5, That is a very Nice Model You built there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That's a nice build, great looking wire wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I gotta wipe the drool off of my keyboard after seeing this one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A real beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 One of the most beautiful cars to ever hit the road, and your build of it is just that..............BEAUTIFUL! I've got one of these too, but have never gotten up the courage to tackle it. It certainly can be fiddly as you and others have described, but as you've shown, is a real world beater when time and patience is taken with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A beautiful model of a beautiful car. Thanks for posting your pics.I have this kit in my collection; the High Tech one. I am not looking forward to building the engine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 wow, fantastic build looks like a 1:1 car, great color and detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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