The Creative Explorer Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 One of my projects for this year is going to be a E-type. You just can't beat the beauty of that car. I have build the Revell convertible before, but that one wasn't so good. I was able to get my hands on a couple of HighTech series from Gunze Sangyo and they promise to a bit more intricate. A lot actually, but most importantly; the shape of the body seems to be quite good. As usual, I started with the body work, These are the parts that needs to go in color I made it myself a bit more difficult by glueing the top and lower body together, already. This way I can get rid of that hideous, but unavoidable seem between the top and lower body. For size comparison, I put a Starliner next to it.
Matt Bacon Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Oh, I'll be watching this one closely. I have one of these in the stash, and I'd really like to know how to put it together. Some of the parts and instructions have me scratching my head! Good luck! bestest, M.
MrObsessive Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 One of my favorite '60's British iron! I had the Gunze kit, and yes--------it can try your patience! I'm so glad that you're getting rid of the body seams! A lot of builders overlook that subtle yet important detail. It was never present on the 1:1 car (but it was on the D-Types). I"ll definitely be following along!
The Creative Explorer Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks! @Bill; do you have any foto's of yours? And I agree with you about the body seams, it is so crucial to get rid of them. @Carl; I was thinking of British Racing Green, but somehow I am also interested in a mellow yellow.
The Creative Explorer Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 Some colors I am thinking off: British Racing Green Opalescent Gun Metal Pale Primrose
Monty Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Some colors I am thinking off: British Racing Green Opalescent Gun Metal Pale Primrose Dark red. I'm beggin' ya.
MrObsessive Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Erik, I sold mine on eBay a while back............it was on Fotki, but no longer. I had it for years, but I got to a point when I knew that I'd never build it. Maybe later, if I can find the pics on my hard disc, I'll see if I can upload them again.
lanesteele240 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 You should move your copy right thingy to the lower right/left of the pics. It distracts from the build. The build however is going to be fun to watch. That is if you move that copy right thingy to the lower right/left of the pics
Belugawrx Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 HEY,... THAT'S MY BEACH TOWEL!!! Jag's lookin' good!!
The Creative Explorer Posted March 22, 2014 Author Posted March 22, 2014 Erik, I sold mine on eBay a while back............it was on Fotki, but no longer. I had it for years, but I got to a point when I knew that I'd never build it. Maybe later, if I can find the pics on my hard disc, I'll see if I can upload them again. Ok, I was in the assumption you already build it, but I do know what the box-art of the Gunze looks like. A bit simple, I think I like the Airfix even better than that of the Gunze, less clinical. @Monty: I give it a very small chance it is going to be red. I was strongly thinking of BRG, but in the last past days I am growing very fond of a pale yellow. @Gary; sorry, but it is going to stay right there. I had it happen a few times people 'stole' my pictures and claimed it be theirs, I had my name in the top left or right corner and they just clip the picture. I think this solution is hardly intrsuive at all and not really bothering, unless you focus on it.
The Creative Explorer Posted March 22, 2014 Author Posted March 22, 2014 During the last few days of building, I decided to make the most intricate E-type I've seen so far. I know it is a bold statement, but I see a lot of shortcuts when it comes to the E-type and I have the intention to go all the way. I am good motivated and work does progress, albeit slow. There is a lot of pewter that has to be cleaned and prepped before primer. I folded and dryfitted the panels in the hood Because the body parts have been glued together, I could also work on the seams on the back It also required the underside of the doorpanels to be scribed again, I used a ruler for a straight line And I added to little strips in the hood, where the hood parts were riveted together in the factory One thing that was bothering me, was a not so good formed bulkhead in pewter, it wasn't very clean cornered. I did some long time of cutting and had a better looking firewall.
slusher Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks! @Carl; I was thinking of British Racing Green, but somehow I am also interested in a mellow yellow. Two great choices, and a pale yellow that would be different and cool...
The Creative Explorer Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 Exactly, and the more I think of it, the more and more I like it. I got to some more working on the E-type's body, I did some more dryfitting and ended the evening with spraying a light coat of primer on the parts. I also made the box-frame in which the engine sits, as that needs to go in color as well.
afx Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Erik, I really like this build, but I must agree that your watermark in the center of the picture is very distracting.
Foxer Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Your build is very interesting and I really want to see how you get it all together with the body joined, but that copyright IS very distracting. Nobody does that ... it seems more important than what you're trying to show us.
The Creative Explorer Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Guys, I do appreciate your input, but I have to leave the copyright in. I made it as unabscure as possible and even though it is visible, I think it is barely visible. Look at the last picture, it is hardly visible.. It's just that I am tired enough of people stealing my pictures, that I feel forced doing that. Any other solution is too easy erasable. Sorry guys Edited March 23, 2014 by The Creative Explorer
afx Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) If you are going to force me to look around and through your watermark then I am chosing to "unfollow" your build Edited March 24, 2014 by afx
The Creative Explorer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 That is up to you, if you wish to be defeated by a little watermark and respect my choice, that's your choice. However, I was going to try to make the box of the watermark disappear and keep it with letters alone, but I am not sure if my program can do that. It will stay in the same place, mainly because one can not get rid of it and I still think it is not that bad.
The Creative Explorer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 I think this might be a workable situation
Monty Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I have "unfollowed" your build Way to go! That'll show him! Erik, stick to your guns on this. They're your pictures and if feel they need to be protected from theft, by all means do so.
The Creative Explorer Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Well, I don't want to have an argue about something so silly, really. I can understand that it might be annoying, but that is why I made the watermark as invisible as possible, but good enough visible so it can be seen. It is just so frustrating/annoying/irritating if someone other than me, claims to be the author of the pictures. I had it even happen that 2 people tried to sell a model of mine on eBay. Seriously. I am aware it won't stop it from happening ever again, but at least I could do something about it. So guys, please let this rest, understand my point of view and respect this. It is certainly not to annoy the hell out of someone who is genuinly interested in my builds.
om617 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Great details. I`m one of very few who think the ragtop is better looking then the coupe.
Belugawrx Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Don't sweat the small stuff Erik Jag's really coming along
sjordan2 Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) All of your experience on the 1/8 E-Type really shows here, especially the bracing in the bonnet. By the way, the hard-to-find Bandai 1/8, motorized and with the opening hatch, is on eBay for $1,120 (+ $107 shipping). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-BANDAI-1-8-JAGUAR-XK-E-New-in-Box-Motorized-kit-/251485434296?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3a8db331b8 Edited March 25, 2014 by sjordan2
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