XK120+300 SL+R8+Bxstr+Frbrd

[GerN]

New build, mostly my own resin castings. I'm showing a lot of the false starts, so please be patient.

First approach: Jag fenders, 49 Ford hood, 46 Chevy top.

After some work, decided to mold entire Jag body - will make slice and dice easier.

Thought I'd use my resin copy of a Camaro chassis. Started modifying it.

Hmm . . .

Nose too heavy, so went with modified 300 SL nose and hood. New starting parts (and water-cooled flat six):

Getting there . . .

[Ace-Garageguy]

Very interesting design progression. I really like where the profile and high front 3/4 are headed at the end....

[GerN]

Thanks! Here are more photos.

I've raised the rear, roughed in the front, attached the top and added a 90's Firebird dash and steering wheel. Still need to decide about the rear. I'm leaning toward flowing up to the roof tips with a duck tail rear, and filling in with a small trunk lid between the C (?) pillars. I will probably keep the rear wheel skirts, even though I worry that will make my rear look too big. My plan at this point is to modify a 90's Firebird chassis (from a junker, of course). Small projection headlights somewhere in the gaps. No idea yet on taillights. May use a very simple mesh grille. BTW, putting the body together from a bunch of resin castings was a BEAR, so don't be too critical of the resultant body not being perfectly square. Do feel free to comment/criticize styling/etc.

Edited December 11, 2012 by GerN

[GerN]

Decided on a rear treatment. I'm afraid I'll have to redo the a pillars - hope I don't ruin things. Rear window now has double curvature - could be a problem. My use of fabric to make a thin but strong casting for the roof may also backfire; you may be able to see the edges of the sanded fabric. Hopefully, painting and sanding will solve.

Was pondering transition from c pillar to fender - I like this treatment: a little visual separation lightens the heavy rear end.

[Gluhead]

I like where this is headed.

[PowerPlant]

This is one hell of a mutt