Dann Tier Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 This is a Revell of Germany kit that started out as an XKSS. Using Milliput, I formed the "bump" behind the driver's seat. The headrest was made from styrene, as was the body work that separates the drivers side from the passengers side. Everything I could think of was wired up, and all the body rivets are photo etch- added on one by one. This is a truely excellent kit, but it's rather daunting to build at times. I really wish Revell would re-release it, because it's one of those kits you would build over and over again! Kind of like Cobra's and GT40's. Thanks for looking in! Hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Stunning, nicely done Dann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Absolutely Beautiful Jag Dann!! One of my favorite road racers of the '50's! I did something similar to the D-Type I did years ago. I used the ROG XK-SS kit as a base, but I used a junk Mercedes 300 SLR kit headrest for it, as well as scratchbuilt the fin. I wish I had those PE rivets when I did mine.............I drilled out all those holes and placed individual "rivets" (Tichy Train Group) into each one! Talk about rivet counting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 The detail you added make this pop, especially the rivets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 An absolutely incredible build !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Beautiful work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Absolutely stunning, great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Incredible build! Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 An absolutely incredible build !!!Agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 That made me look! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Gorgeous model and wonderfully displayed Top notch work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Outstanding work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Beautiful model Dann. I built one about 20 years ago, excellent kit. Just picked up one at The Desert Scale Classic Model Contest in April. You've inspired me to crack the box open and give it a go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Pure perfection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 That looks fantastic Dann. The engine is inspirational. I agree... the XKSS is a great kit. I've done one, and there's another in the stash to kitbash with a Lindbergh D-Type, to (hopefully) achieve a similar effect to you!Great job.beat,M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Absolutely beautiful. A real stunner, and your work on the headrest fairing is top line.I have one waiting in the wings, along with a couple of the curbside Lindberg D-types, and bought some of the Archer and Micro-Mark rivet transfers to experiment with.Your solution to the rivet problem looks very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 A real beauty, Dann! The quality of your work is inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm speechless, Dann, that is beautiful. Great display too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 A beautifully built model with great detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have a new display case that's almost empty......sure I have a shelf for that. Mercy that's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 WoW!!!, thanks for all the kind and inspirational responses from ALL of you!! It is true, seeing each others work can be VERY motivational. I know that I went on a 1.5 year slump, but I kept on checking-out EVERYONES beautiful builds!! So Thank you to all of YOU who helped pull me out with your works of art!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thats beautiful! Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Beautiful model Dann. I built one about 20 years ago, excellent kit. Just picked up one at The Desert Scale Classic Model Contest in April. You've inspired me to crack the box open and give it a go... Go at it!! -you're a great builder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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