Kemszi Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I started to work on this. The kit is well detailed.(engine,airpipes to the brakes,photoetched parts etc.) There is a lot of work on the body(lots of burrs,the panel lines are not enough deep,the hood doesnt fit everywhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Fabulous subject, can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I built this one a long time ago. Wish I had decals to repaint it to my skills now. Excellent kit. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks! I was careless,I didn't noticed that the white stripe on the side isn't a decal. tomorrow I'm doing a test on another part to see is it possible to paint a thin white layer on a deep green basic or i have an other option, it stay green The color : Tamiya TS9 British Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I'll be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I've always loved the XJ12's. Nice work on the distributor. I'm sure having 12 wires to deal with really added to the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 A thought on the white striping. I would suggest the old spoon test on your paint issue. Think about using Tamiya White primer, since your using Tamiya paints anyway, as a base before trying to spray the White color coat. Most White paints regardless of manufactures have a hard time covering dark colors. Maybe even use a light coat of their Gray Primer then the White Primer and then the color coat. I would try it with a spoon or a discarded parts tree before trying it on the already painted body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 9 hours ago, Steamboat said: I'm sure having 12 wires to deal with really added to the fun! while i made that , i was thinking about: why not an inline 4 engine made the jaguar but it needed in the engine compartment 7 hours ago, espo said: I would try it with a spoon or a discarded parts tree before trying it on the already painted body. I have two half subaru body so I can test on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Use this stuff... It works awesome. Will not hurt the plastic if you follow the instructions. You have to soak it for 10 min , then scrub it lighty with an old toothbrush. Then wash and let dry. I wash mine with Dawn dish soap. I have used it on month old cured paint. Came right off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I've wanted this kit for a while now. Great colour choice. Following for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Always like those Jags. Gonna watch this one. I did not believe that is a stripe but rather a light reflection but then I found this pic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Car competed in the '85 ETCC, clearly a white stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I have always thought this was a good looking subject in street or race trim. In the picture above look at the width of the rear tires. That is some serious rubber under that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I've seen this kit on the auction site and been tempted to bid,but never have,i'm looking forward to seeing how your build turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 18 hours ago, Gt fan said: Use this stuff. Thanks for the tip 1 hour ago, kelson said: ve seen this kit on the auction site and been tempted to bid, The original kit was made in 1986. This one is a re-release(Release Date:Early Aug., 2017) unfortunately its sold out from all webshop, what i know. But on the ebay i saw some with fix pricefor example this (from Canada) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnS Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi Gabor, Studio27 have a decal sheet that contains the white stripe so if your budget allows and you haven't stripped the body already you should check it out. I have three of these Jags on the bench at the moment and it seems top be a fairly good kit. The seat belts are very fiddly and take a bit of patience but the rest goes together easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shunter Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I had this kit in the original release, it is a lovely kit and one i am thinking of getting again. Nice start and look forward to watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I tried today the white color.: It's cover well the green color,but i used a spray, so the edges are bad. I'll try tomorrow with airbrush If the result isn't good enough, i will buy the decal set, what ShawnS recommended me. Thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have started to build this kit , I am using after market decals to do the black JPS version that raced in Macau . Keep up the good work on yours . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 17 hours ago, Silver Foxx said: I have started to build this kit , I am using after market decals to do the black JPS version that raced in Macau . Keep up the good work on yours . Thnks! and good luck on your build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Looking GREAT!!!!.....I have this kit as well, so I will be following along as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 finally I chose aftermarket stickers (Studio27, what ShawnS suggested to me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 That's looking great! Always loved these Jags, nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Has anyone built the 1/16 version? It’s been gathering dust on my shelf while I’ve gathered stuff like the Haynes manual and BBS wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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