Jaguar E-type, red (Gunze/Sangyo)

[Zoom]

When I saw Plasthenikers built of this some years ago I was inspired to get one myself.

Bought the high-tech version, because of the nice wire wheels.

It was terrible to build with all these pewter parts that need to be drilled and filed, and then puts together with pins and rivets.
Anyway, I skip the engine and the details on that. There was no way I could get an opening hood that would close tight and nicely, so I glue the hood in place.

I only use some of the PE-parts that was including in the kit.

I thought the stand was a little bit low so I make some adjustment to get it little higher.
I was not satisfied with the result of my effort to get a nice surface and chroming on the bumpers, so I was forced to get the plastic bumpers from another kit.

Get some sun in my bedroom, so I take some pictures there.

But in the end, I think it came out nice, and this is a beautiful car, I mean in real life 

Comments are welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 9, 2017 by Zoom
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[Eric Macleod]

This is a stunningly beautiful model.  You are quite self critical but I would probably consider this my all-time best model had I built it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful model. 

[Nacho Z]

She looks great, Bo!  The nice, clear, uncluttered pictures really show it off.  Great looking model of an iconic car!

[Ace-Garageguy]

This is a stunningly beautiful model.  

Sure is. Wow.

[PARTSMARTY]

Excellent build of an excellent car !!!

[Foxer]

Your effort was sure worth it!

[afx]

Very nice.

[landman]

Very good rendition of one of my favorites which will unfortunately never get ticked off the bucket list. Well done!

[peter31a]

Beautiful build of the XKE, Bo! Like many, one of my all time favourite cars. Kudos!

[espo]

Beautiful build. Every bit as nice as the real thing.

[f1ford48]

I think it turned out SUPERB. color and detail painting are Excellent. I wish I could get those wire wheels in 1/16 scale!!!

[Silver Foxx]

Very nice work , these Gunze kits can sometimes be a challenge but you have done a great job , well done .

[Phildaupho]

I agree with everyone else. I would be proud to have built this model.

[Snake45]

Very very nice indeed! Probably the best model wire wheels I've ever seen!

[tedd60]

+1 all the above.  Good lookin' Jag.

[bbowser]

Great work on this iconic sports car.  Excellent photos as well.  Have you thought about building and displaying the engine separately?

[vintagercr]

Beautiful build!

[JerseyRed]

I love these cars and you did a superior job on it. Well done indeed!

Edited March 24, 2017 by JerseyRed

[XJ6]

What can I Say 5 Stars out of 5, That is a very Nice Model You built there.

[DumpyDan]

That's a nice build, great looking wire wheels

 

[Ron Hamilton]

I gotta wipe the drool off of my keyboard after seeing this one!!!!

[slusher]

A real beauty

[MrObsessive]

One of the most beautiful cars to ever hit the road, and your build of it is just that..............BEAUTIFUL!

I've got one of these too, but have never gotten up the courage to tackle it. It certainly can be fiddly as you and others have described, but as you've shown, is a real world beater when time and patience is taken with it. 

[beeRS]

A beautiful model of a beautiful car. Thanks for posting your pics.

I have this kit in my collection; the High Tech one. I am not looking forward to building the engine now.

[RAMBENNA]

wow, fantastic build looks like a 1:1 car, great color and detail