Strombecker D Jaguar - Old School

[Gramps46]

A member urged me to post some of my old school models built in the day so here goes.  It is a Strombecker D Jaguar built up as raced at Le Mans in 1954.  I used parts from a Revel XKE kit for the engine and front chassis. A tail fin has been added along with the driving light and a few other details.  I just noticed the number plate was made with dry transfers back in the days before we could make our own decals.  The paint was polished, no clear.  A sign of its age are the 2 part plastic tires. 

 

[Rich Chernosky]

Gary,  considering its age and when it was done, this is a darn fine model.  Thanks for going the extra mile. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Absolutely beautiful.

I've been working on something similar, but based on the ancient Lindberg curbside kit.

[afx]

Very nice Gary.

[drodg]

It looks great.    

[williamdp]

OK Gary .. if this is a teaser, then I cannot wait to see more ?

I am impressed.

[peekay]

Very impressive, a beautiful model of a beautiful racer.

[slusher]

Stunning!

[Dave B]

That's a great build Gary, tks for posting it.

Dave B

[Gramps46]

Thanks to all for your comments.  Its been a real trip down memory lane.

[Earl Marischal]

On 5/11/2020 at 2:38 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Absolutely beautiful.

I've been working on something similar, but based on the ancient Lindberg curbside kit.

Ace,

If you want a glue bomb of the Lindberg kit, drop me a PM.

steve

[Silver Foxx]

This is super nice , well done .

[randyc]

Dang!  I'm always amazed and impressed with your builds.   THanks for sharing.

[PappyD340]

Extremely nice!