Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe Revell

[The Creative Explorer]

This one took me a while; I've started this project basically as we moved into our current home, a bit more than 2 years ago. I have been basically working on this project exclusively and I think it took me a year and a half to get the body and bodywork nicely and correct. Even though it is a great kit, the body is quite a work to get it nicely done. Especially in such a way that everything will be able to be put together.

But, here we are, 2 years later and the results are in... I think it came out quite ok.

The paint is Zero (bought just before it was being shipped to mainland Europe) and the interior is beige. The steering wheel is a PE/Wood kit (almost 80 dollars) and turns out very nice.

 

 

[drodg]

Wow.  I thought it was a 1:1.  I assume those wheels are from somebody else?  Beautiful job.  

[cobraman]

I agree with David, beautiful model. Your pics are nice too.

[mrm]

I also thought it was a real car at the first photo. Those wheels look like real, so we know they did not come in the kit for sure. 

You put a lot of effort into the body and it definitely shows. Your model has better fitment than the real cars now. 

Awesome job, Erik. 

[papajohn97]

What a gorgeous XKE! Love the color and the aluminum painted wires. More pics please of the interior, engine, under carriage!

[Jonathan]

Holy Smokes!!!  That's a real car, right?  Amazing work.

[Rich Chernosky]

WOW...I am completely humbled.  I built this kit and posted it here, but it hardly compares to yours. The photography is over the top and I really like those wheels.  The color is perfect too.......now, if we could see that steering wheel..????

[Bernard Kron]

Beautifully built and beautifully photographed. The result is highly realistic. Bravo!

[espo]

I agree with everyone else on the quality photos. The paint looks very smooth, and I like the different color than what you usually see this kit done in. The close-up photos show the attention to the fine trim detailing. 

[1959scudetto]

Nice build of the big ex-Monogram 1/8 Jaguar E-type - where did you geht the wheels from?

[happy grumpy]

excellent craftsmanship and beautiful photography. A+ on all counts.

[DanL]

very nice

[Oldcarfan27]

2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Nice build of the big ex-Monogram 1/8 Jaguar E-type - where did you geht the wheels from?

By the title, I assumed it was the 1/25 Revell kit. But I knew the windshield and wheels looked much better than that kit. Now I see the details that identify it as the 1/8 scale version.

Build execution and photography make it look awesome. Congrats!

[Rich Chernosky]

3 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said:

WOW...I am completely humbled.  I built this kit and posted it here, but it hardly compares to yours. The photography is over the top and I really like those wheels.  The color is perfect too.......now, if we could see that steering wheel..????

Didn't see the tags....Its 1/8,     not 1/24 

[ATHU]

Wow!! A very impressive build of that old kit, it certainly looks 1/1. Very well done Erik!!

[drodg]

I didn't notice it is 1/8!

[Slotto]

Beautify built Jag! You fooled me too. I thought it was a full sized automobile. Great color

[oldscool]

That is just outstanding! Bravo

[Nacho Z]

No matter the scale, that is one fantastic model! 

[70 Sting]

I echo everything that was said above. Outstanding work.

[Dragonhawk1066]

That looks amazing! Could easily pass for the real thing!

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Spectacular!

[unclescott58]

Beautiful. 

[Kah puts]

My first thought was, no way that's a model, until the end. Ahhhhh. 

[Ulbo]

Gorgeous built??? It would be nice to see more pics from interior and engine bay... but it looks like real one!!! Stunning Job ?