Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Re-populating this post with direct hosted images...could not restore it exactly as it was as just can't find some pics  Edited August 7, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep PB jerks
Harry P. Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 That looks really good! Nice and clean. I've been thinking about getting this kit, now I think I just might do it. Does the hood open? Any engine shots? Are those the kit wheels? Did you do anything special to them? Is that a real wood dash I see? I know, too many questions... Very nicely done.
wayne swayze Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Very nicely done! The interior is great. Would like to see more photos of the engine and undercarriage please. Two thumbs up!
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Yes, the bonnet opens, though somewhat precariously and it is not a perfect fit Sorry will do some finished engine shots and undercarriage.... thought I bored the daylights out of everyone in my build threadhttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=96619&hl= I did some simpleton wiring in the engine and brakes, my favorite were the last minute chrome headlight wires, though they were not perfectly symmetrical It is a pretty clean kit build wise, minimal flash, good simple instructions, absolutely no color or detail info at all. I had a reference book on restoring MG's and Google to help with that I would have wanted to get some finer hinges for the engine covers on the sides, the main one down the middle is ok The chrome is just fair, a better man would have stripped it and re-chromed Body fit is fair with a bit of flexing and so wrassling to get it into place Those are the kit wheels, too thickly sprayed by me.....the spokes are very good for plastic I remade the dash in wood...have a extra dark one if anyone interested. Harry P, you taught me how to make that in one of your builds! Thanks to Harry, Bill and Wayne for their comments Edited February 11, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Funny I just noticed the period missing after the C on the license plate I have the Minicraft Jaguar SS100 1/16 kit as well, but I need to do something different and that kit is almost identical to this one Edited February 10, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Nicecwork glad to see you got it done. Nice work on the interior. Paint looks good.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Thanks Bob, I appreciate you following along and the encouragement. I get a little weird and fed up towards the end of a build so you really helped out I see lots of warts on this British frog, but it is a beastie that has kinda grown on me I really battled with my airbrush and the paint, so thank you for that comment. It is Tamiya red rattle can paint, no primer :0 I think for my next build, I am going to start with the overall body paint so I can give myself more time and the primer, paint and clear longer cure times I start a build with the guts of the car was per instructions and not the body, so gonna switch it up for the F40 and see what happens...that will be in the Fujimi community build, post #73 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95480&page=4 Edited February 10, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Thank you mate, always good to hear from a Kiwi
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Now for a bit of history lesson. Many of these little MG's came home with Gi's after WWII and help start the small sports car craze Here is one with a P51...lovely combo Some guy named, oh what was it, Carrol Shelby won his first auto races in a buddy's MG Cool little open sports cars that were very highly modified and somewhat simplistically fun to work on and alter I would love a real one, bet they were a blast on a twisty road on a sunny morning
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks Carl I am liking your Steve McQueen avatar...one of my heroes
peekay Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Turned out really nice! That dash is outstanding. I would have bought the monogram 1.24th kit ages ago if its wire wheels looked as good as these.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Turned out really nice! That dash is outstanding. I would have bought the monogram 1.24th kit ages ago if its wire wheels looked as good as these. Thanks Peter, appreciate your comment. I overpainted these wheels in my opinion as I waffled on dull silver vs chrome. So wound up with a third paint layer on them to brighten up and I think got it too thick Killer. Well you know how much help and encouragement I received from your keyboard Thanks
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Ok I did some more pics last night of the guts darn ejector pin mark came through even with putty and textured black paint There are two brass tubes at the front cross rail I had to add to extend the length of the rail and allow the fenders to sit. I left them brass as I thought it looked kinda cool Lead foil CA glued down to make exhaust clamps, wire retainers as well I can't see the brake lines in the photos and I know where they are!! Used brass "u" stock for the rear bumper attachment, aluminum exhaust pipe flared out by hand The brown thing is a block of styrene bolts I am going to chrome and use on the MG maker's plaque after I get it engraved I made some wheel chocks out of coffee stirrers and brass so she doesn't roll off the grass Steering linkage out of brass rods on RHS of engine.....just hated leaving the steering column hanging in mid air oops, bit blurry My dual weber carbs with dual fuel pumps...I am only a poser of a mechanic Thanks for looking guys, sorry no tight close ups with the iPad camera...have a peek at the build thread, the engine is well represented there Edited February 18, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
sjordan2 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'd say the MG is an excellent warm-up for building an outstanding SS 100. Needs more detail including outer wiring for front and tail lights, and grille modification using real mesh. The up top is not accurate and needs a more antique look. If you really want to be a rivet-counter, it needs more rivets on the fenders. You can also go extra-anal and make the windscreen fold down to see the Brooklands windscreens better.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I'd say the MG is an excellent warm-up for building an outstanding SS 100. Needs more detail including outer wiring for front and tail lights, and grille modification using real mesh. The up top is not accurate and needs a more antique look. If you really want to be a rivet-counter, it needs more rivets on the fenders. You can also go extra-anal and make the windscreen fold down to see the Brooklands windscreens better. I need a break from all things British, going to have a little Italian fling for a bit, then a Star wars X-wing dio The MG and SS kits look almost identical and I might have to go into an asylum if I do another Minicraft so soon But, the SS will look good in Wimbledon white paint, real mesh grill with black calf skin interior....I bought the paint Saturday, it is all in the plan I am sure you will help direct me the correct route when I get there I am just warming up for those two Alfa Pochers!! Edited February 11, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
sjordan2 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 White with red wheels and a red interior is also cool. But be careful of bleeding from the red plastic into the white paint. There are some tutorials here about preventing that.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 hmm red wheels i have a nice little red kangaroo skin too Now you are trying to get me juiced to do the SS
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I really liked this grey version of the MG too, Jag would look good dressed like this Edited February 11, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
bbowser Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Great model Scott. The wood dash is perfect, and I for one think the wire wheels came out well. I followed the WIP and I'm glad you stuck with it to the end.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the kind words and following along Bruce We are always our own worst critics....wheels are ok, but if I had them with just primer and one coat they would have been smokin nice This was a fun build, just hard to stick to it and keep detailing as it gets closer to the end Anyone else find that? I get sick of it and into a "just get it done" mode Edited February 11, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Fixing up the label...it cannot be engraved as the black has already been removed So need to do black letters on top in the silver rectangle Remembered some dry transfers and they worked well. Need to go get #ers for the year I will do a final pic when I get it all done Edited February 16, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
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