Pierre Rivard Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 The E-type was called the accidental racer because Jaguar's intent was to produce a great sports car with no plans to go racing. However when a GT for production cars class was created it was too good to resist. A lot has been said about the aluminum bodied Lightweight E-type introduced in 63 but the first effort came in 62 from successfully fielding steel bodied roadsters in a few races on British soil. Privateers then fielded 3 coupes at the 1962 Le Mans 24 hours with help from Jaguar courtesy of lightened bodies using aluminum bonnet, doors and hatch. I started with the newly tooled 1/24 scale Revell kit, modified to reflect the race car fielded by Maurice Charles and John Coundley (DNF lap 43) Mods include wheels from a Revell MB 300 SLR, fabricated or modified wet sump system, Webber carbs, spare tire with retaining straps, Race fuel cell and filler through hatch, Le Mans spec "mud flaps" front grille, bug deflector, roll bar etc. Paint is Vallejo primer, Vallejo color mixed to replicate dark opalescent blue, Tamiya acrylic clear. All paint finishes have been brush painted. Primer and clear layers polished. Decals from a variety of sources. 8 1
1959scudetto Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Once again a fantastic model, Pierre - with your usual marvellous paint and incredible attention to the finest detail !
Jim B Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Really great looking Jag. Very well done. Edited February 27, 2023 by Jim B
TonyK Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 This model looks great! Top, bottom, engine.....all of it.
happy grumpy Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Great build Pierre. Builds like this require research and dedication to a subject. You obviously did your homework. The result is awesome.
Rich Chernosky Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Spectacular build Pierre. Attention to detail everywhere. I especially like the engine and undercarriage....sooooo good.
MarkJ Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Wow, Pierre. you have done it again. The paint is deep and beautiful and the attention to detail is again through the roof. Such enjoyment it is to view this model. The design team at Jaguar were way ahead of their time coming up with this beautiful car and you certainly did it justice with your stunning build of it.
Roger U Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, Rich Chernosky said: Spectacular build Pierre. Attention to detail everywhere. I especially like the engine and undercarriage....sooooo good. I totally agree with this. It’s a beautiful model.
Bruce Scully Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 A really nice build , lots of great detail work , well done .
Pierre Rivard Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 Thanks a lot guys. I had this kit since it came out, looking for a race car I could morph it into until I came up on this story about the early E-Type racing and there was my subject. I highly recommend the new Revell kit and the changes to turn it into a racer are pretty easy. It's a good kit and everything fits together well. The only weakness is the chrome tree done the old Revell/AMT way, heavy underlay + heavy chrome plating resulting in undefined part shape. I wish they could do it more like Tamiya chrome. No complaints other than that. Now I want to do a Cuningham lightweight...if I could find a roof to marry with a roadster body. Again thank you all for the very nice feedback
David G. Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 An amazingly rendered tribute Pierre! David G.
Gramps46 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Thanks a lot guys. I had this kit since it came out, looking for a race car I could morph it into until I came up on this story about the early E-Type racing and there was my subject. I highly recommend the new Revell kit and the changes to turn it into a racer are pretty easy. It's a good kit and everything fits together well. The only weakness is the chrome tree done the old Revell/AMT way, heavy underlay + heavy chrome plating resulting in undefined part shape. I wish they could do it more like Tamiya chrome. No complaints other than that. Now I want to do a Cuningham lightweight...if I could find a roof to marry with a roadster body. Again thank you all for the very nice feedback You have a PM.
catpack68 Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Very nice work Pierre! The detail work and paint finishes are incredible? I have been wanting to pick up this kit as the Jaguar E Type is one of my favorite cars.
jjsipes Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 That looks great. I have one of these Revell Jags but not sure what I want to do with it yet. Yours gives some inspiration. Great job
Belugawrx Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Came out great Pierre ! Still can't believe the base and clear are brush painted ...!!! Excellent Cheers
Pierre Rivard Posted March 1, 2023 Author Posted March 1, 2023 Thank you gentlemen. I hope we see more models of C, D or E Jag racers in the near future. Gary's Cunningham LW model definitely provided inspiration for me and I definitely want to do more Jaguars.
Dave B Posted March 4, 2023 Posted March 4, 2023 Another great build Pierre, you just keep them coming. Dave B 1
Smilesperhour Posted March 4, 2023 Posted March 4, 2023 What an absolute beauty!!! Loved all the extra details you built into this! 1
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