Greg Myers Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Here's something I'd like to see kitted. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/02/12/jaguar-classic-to-resume-d-type-production/?refer=news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) I have these two and was thinking of a kit bash. The Lindberg kit isn't much more than a slot car shell. Edited February 12, 2018 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Between the Revell kit and the Lindberg kit, there's enough to build a very credible D-type...which I've been on for some time. (Plus a couple packs of Archer rivets.) There's an ancient kit from Merit too. I have 'em all. Edited February 12, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Greg Myers said: I have these two and was thinking of a kit bash. The Lindberg kit isn't much more than a slot car shell. Built mine with that RofG kit too, with loads of mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Stombecker also did a D-type in 1/24 scale, circa 1957-58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 If anybody remembers our own Bill Geary built a beautiful one using the Revell SSK here is his Fotki album of it Bill Geary Jag D Type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Art Anderson said: Stombecker also did a D-type in 1/24 scale, circa 1957-58. I believe the Strombecker body MAY be from the Merit tooling. Other Merit bodies have ended up marketed as slot cars, so it's not too far fetched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just now, Ace-Garageguy said: I believe the Strombecker body MAY be from the Merit tooling. Other Merit bodies have ended up marketed as slot cars, so it's not too far fetched. Bill, no the Strombecker kit was one of a series they produced themselves in 1957-58 (The D-type, Scarab Mk1, Lancia-Ferrari F1, Maserati 250F, Mercedes-Benz W-196, and the only 1/24th scale MGA I have ever seen--all these were 1/24th scale, with poseable steering, rubber tires, and were motorized, powered by C-cell batteries. They were designed to run free (hence the ratcheted poseable steering) or on a straight string nailed down to asphalt, or in a circle with a battery-carrying pylon to control the car as it ran in circles. These models, given their motorized nature, had no cockpit detail, just the driver figure from the arms up, in the same manner as Strombecker's (and others) plastic bodied slot cars of the 1960's. They were pretty accurate, especially for their day, BTW. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Here’s why you have to go to the Philly NNL, being held at the Simeone Foundation Museum. These were pics snapped on a demonstration day, where they got out and ran their D Type. After the demo, they opened it up and allowed us to get right up close to the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Fisher Model and Pattern have had a resin D type in their catalogue for years. I've got one here and its a very nice kit. http://www.fishermodels.com/product/d-type-jaguar-1955-124?tid=2 Profil 24 also make a more advanced kit. i've never seen one in person so couldn't comment on its quality. http://www.profil24-models.com/model-kits-modeles-reduits/en/gamme-au-1-24e/257-jaguar-type-d-le-mans-1957.html Edited February 12, 2018 by Roncla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) I've got the predecessor to the Fisher D Type (Dragon Model Works) and I've got to improve my resin mojo before I attempt it. Its a bit rough. I also have the Revell XK-SS kit and was considering doing it as an Ecurie Ecosse racer but am now thinking of doing an homage to Steve McQueen after having seen his original last month at the Petersen Museum in LA. That means probably getting a Fisher kit to continue with the Ecosse car. I would almost kill for someone to put out an affordable C-type. I've always liked the lines of that one better than the D. Edited February 13, 2018 by The Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 In another direction, Bert Levy's first few books ( Novels) are about racing early Jags in the first SCCA type races in the fifties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) The d-types were one of my favorite sports racecars (when style mattered and racecars were easily identified). As well as building models, I also collect some diecasts and this 1/18 metal model (mostly stamped metal body) from EXOTO back in 2011 was without a doubt the most I've ever spent on a model (even though it was on sale at the time of my purchase), but It remains, however, the most absurdly detailed model I've ever acquired. Although some versions of the Exoto D-types are still available from Exoto, the prices are now in the stratosphere. Because of the extensive detail, the model is quite fragile and just about every time I remove it from its display case, there's some part that I have to fasten back in place. This particular car evidently won the Reims 12 hour race in 1954, driven by Whitehead and Wharton. I hope my photos do it justice. This post on D-types seemed like a good time to finally take a few pics of the model. Edited February 15, 2018 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Crumbs! Did it come with a little tiny key to start her up? That's quite an extraordinary model, even at 1/18th scale. I'm not surprised the prices are "stratospheric" given the humber of hours that must go into building one, whatever the rate the fine-fingered oriental lady in the factory is being paid... best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Matt Bacon said: Crumbs! Did it come with a little tiny key to start her up? That's quite an extraordinary model, even at 1/18th scale. I'm not surprised the prices are "stratospheric" given the humber of hours that must go into building one, whatever the rate the fine-fingered oriental lady in the factory is being paid... best, M. LMFAO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The Exoto model is pretty spiffy! We've talked about converting existing tooling before. Turning RoG's XKSS into a D-type would seem to be a natural choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks to Dale (935K3) for linking to my D Type! I built mine during late 2000 into early 2001. And yes, the ROG Jaguar XKSS was the basis for it. I sure wish I had the internet back then building it...........I must have had at last four books and a magazine article (the basis for it) to help out. The toughest thing in building mine was painting. Since the car has a monocoque chassis, I had to pretty much paint the car inside out. I painted the aluminum inside first, masked it off with Parafilm, then painted my own mix of British Racing Green on the outside after the interior was built and the basic structure of the car was together. I then covered the body with Parafilm so it could be handled putting everything else together and not damage the paint. The is one of my favorite road racers of the '50's, and it's a wonder that there's never been a full detail kit of it. It would be a tough choice to say which is prettier......this one or the 1957-'58 pontoon fendered Ferrari Testarossa. My heart say the Jag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 As for whether there's enough demand for a D-type kit. Jaguar thinks there's enough demand to build the real deal. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a16643641/jaguar-d-type-continuation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: Jaguar thinks there's enough demand to build the real deal. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a16643641/jaguar-d-type-continuation/ I hope even a Tamiya kit would come out at less than £1,000,000... best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 11 hours ago, MrObsessive said: Thanks to Dale (935K3) for linking to my D Type! I built mine during late 2000 into early 2001. And yes, the ROG Jaguar XKSS was the basis for it. I sure wish I had the internet back then building it...........I must have had at last four books and a magazine article (the basis for it) to help out. That is truly beautiful, Bill, and inspirational! These days, though the internet is a fabulous resource, you can probably get away with one book (for the model at least, history is another matter...): http://amzn.eu/8Y0scDb Came out last year: I bought mine for £6 in a "remaindered" book shop in the Autumn... best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 14 hours ago, MrObsessive said: ... I built mine during late 2000 into early 2001... Stunning model Mr. Geary, and always inspiring every time I see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Jaguar has (25) chassis numbers left from the original (100) planed so they are offering a limited run of brand new D types. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/jaguars-latest-classic-recreation-new-d-type Edited February 16, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, afx said: Jaguar has (25) chassis numbers left from the original (100) planed so they are offering a limited run of band new D types. Well, if I hit the lottery (unlikely since I never play) that sure would make a nice daily driver, with GT40 #1075 in the garage slot next to it. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Well, if I hit the lottery (unlikely since I never play) that sure would make a nice daily driver, with GT40 #1075 in the garage slot next to it. Oh well. Bummer is, would it classify as a “new” car? Would it meet bumper and air bag rules for US import? So, see, I just made life easy...not fun or enjoyable in any way, but... Really is a beautiful design - art and function in one. I’d love to see one in person for scale - looks big until you see somebody in the cockpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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