JHDrew Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 When I saw the Revell of Germany reissue of the Jaguar XK120 had a plastic body I thought it would make a fun quick build. My original intent was to make a shelf model right out of the box. After I started doing the research for the car I kept seeing all the bucket seat versions that had no bumpers and were being used as racers. So I decided that would be the way to go. Here is the start. The large holes for the plastic hood hinge has been filled in and the bumper mounts as well. I cleaned all the clutter off the firewall tray as I will make most of the items for it. The hood is a real pain as it doesn't fit very well and needed a lot of TLC and putty. The cast in frame under it caused a noticable dimple in the hood that also needed work. Speaking of the hood. I decided to try the dual pivot hinge and make it work for real. I glued some brass tube and added epoxy putty to the area to replicate the hinge. Here I have filled in the gas filler cover and also notice the gasket between the fenders and body. Work has begun on the liscense plate support. At some point I decided I didn't want the side vents so... I wanted bucket seats but I found a way to use as much of the existing split bench as possible. The seat bottoms were used intact and a section of each seat back was cut out and bent to fit the new bucket back. I then mixed up some two part epoxy putty and filled it in as shown Since it's going to have bucket seats the area behind them needed to be detailed and the drive tunnel needs to be detailed. Here it's all roughed in prior to epoxy putty. Hope you enjoyed the pictures and found them helpful. More to come next week. Happy modeling.
robertw Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 This is coming together to look like a great build of a classic car. I'm already looking forward to future installments as you build it. Rob W
Simon Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Nice project, I'm loking forward to seeing this one come along. Very nice work so far mate!
MrObsessive Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Jim, that's gonna be another masterpiece when you get done with it! XK120's are absolutely BEAUTIFUL cars! That's one thing I love best about this forum..................you can add to your thread as each step comes along! Keep us posted!
Raul_Perez Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Very nice work so far. I really like the old Jags!! Please keep us posted on your progress!
Nick F40 Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I always thought this was a sexy car, along with the E Type. What color are you going with, British Racing green? Edited February 15, 2008 by Nick F40
JHDrew Posted February 15, 2008 Author Posted February 15, 2008 I always thought this was a sexy car, along with the E Type. What color are you going with, British Racing green? It's going to be the lighter Aston-Martin racing green mettalic with rust red interior. The light green will show the curves off better.
Zoom Zoom Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I can't wait to see more of this! I've been meaning to get the new plastic kit, so I can build my metal version stock and a plastic version as a racer...now I can crib all the good stuff from your progress! The metal hood is a lousy fit too. I think the hood was tooled slightly undersized for the hole it's supposed to fill. One of our Best In Show models for our NNL in the '90's was based on one of the plastic reissues done previously. Lots can be done w/this old Monogram model. Edited February 15, 2008 by Zoom Zoom
Junkman Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Want to put wires on it? I would trade you a set of Tamiya MKII wires for your steelies with caps.
evilone Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 that looks like a sweet kit to make into a race car where did you get it
FactoryStock54 Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) Looking good! I'll be very interested to see your continued progress! Absolutely LOVE those classic Jags! Edited February 16, 2008 by FactoryStock54
JHDrew Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 Want to put wires on it? I would trade you a set of Tamiya MKII wires for your steelies with caps. Awwwww I wish I would have known. I already destroyed the steelies by cutting out the centers and installing the Herb Deeks photo etch wheels. I was looking for a MKII on E-bay but didn't wan't to pay that kind of price. Timing, it's all about timing.
JHDrew Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 OK, more updates: I decided to make it with dual exhaust. Here is the roughed in manifold. Like I said earlier, I wanted to do wire wheels. I bought a set from Herb Deeks. Not correct Dayton style but I like them. I cut out the kit steelie centers to use for the rims and made the wheel backs from parts box wheels and strip plastic. The tires are some vintage resins that I have been saving for a project like this one. Not sure where they originated. I made a rear view mirror cowl out of stock plastic. Here it is for a test fit and the fresh unpolished paint on the body. I cut out the gages on the dashboard and added clear plastic to the back side. The gage decals were then applied to plastic card and attached from behind. It gives the gages more depth this way. I also made the "Oh sh@#" bare from wire and metal repair tape. The interior will be the Tamiya Dull Red. My next entry will probably be put in the "Under Glass" department. Hope you enjoyed the pictures.
Dave in Seattle Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Which Herb Deeks wires are these? Could you please advise diameter of the PE? thanks Jim. Dave VanderWal
JHDrew Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 Which Herb Deeks wires are these? Could you please advise diameter of the PE? thanks Jim. Dave VanderWal His E-bay store says 5/8" Here's a link... Herb Deeks Retro
250 Testa Rossa Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Can't wait to see how this thing turns out.
sjordan2 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Can't wait to see how this thing turns out. After 7 years, it should be pretty far along. Edited August 17, 2015 by sjordan2
sjordan2 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Go to the under Glass Section, where I just bumped up the finished thread from Feb 20 2008.
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