Plastheniker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi, Revell Germany released this plastic kit approximately 20 years ago. Probably it was based on an older Monogram metal kit. I built my model 15 or 20 years ago. The Revell kit is rather simple and indeed it seems to be designed decades ago. Nevertheless details and fit are quite good and the surface of the chromed parts is outstanding. The designers of the kit were wise enough to avoid unrealistic plastic "wire" wheels but replicated solid steel wheels with chromed hub caps which were the standard wheels of the XK 120. Nevertheless I find real wire wheels more attractive so I made a set of real wire wheels myself. Wire wheels were an optional extra for the non-SE versions. I mixed a paint that (hopefully) matches the standard XK 120 colour "Bronze". Black interior trim was not standard but was available to special order. The Revell kit offers fair quality at a favourable price and last but not least it makes a nice model of a milestone in sports car history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Another spectacular build. I wish it were available in 1/16 or larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Beautiful Jag!!! Love the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ok that is nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's a great looking model Jurgen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very sharp car, very cool model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Excellent looking build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 That is spectacular! Beautiful! And the wire wheels are amazing! In case you missed it... I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 awesome looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futuramic LE Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Wow!, nice build. The wire wheels are fantastic. What an amazing job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Great model and wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Great build , look so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 That's a beautiful looking Jag Jürgen. I agree - the wire wheels really make it look better. Did you build the engine detail as well. If I remember correctly this kit has a rather nice straight six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beautiful model of an exquisite car, surely the best of one of these I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Man, that is NICE! I've always liked the XK-120, and your model is just about perfect! Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Exceptional. Love the bronze on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 GREAT PAINT! Very Realistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Excellent job here! Simón P. Rivera Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Nevertheless I find real wire wheels more attractive so I made a set of real wire wheels myself. Okay, enough about the car. Please, please tell us how you made those wheels! They are spectacular and I'd love to make some if it is possible to do without a complete machine shop. Edited July 24, 2013 by Chillyb1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beautiful build! I too, would like to know more about how you did the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Okay, enough about the car. Please, please tell us how you made those wheels! They are spectacular and I'd love to make some if it is possible to do without a complete machine shop. I, too, am interested in how Jürgen built the wheels. Here are some different techniques for different wire counts in larger scales that may be helpful... http://www.freewebs.com/martsmodels/howtos.htm Edited July 24, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Those wheels are pure works of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 It's amazing how much "real" wire wheels add to the looks of a model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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