e30lover Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 Hi all, Here’s my latest build - Revell/Monogram Jaguar XK120 build. My build concept was to simulate restored stock version and I picked Suede green for inside & out. Here’s my build process: - Scribed panel lines and wet sanded with 400 > 600 > 800 > 1000 grits - Added grey surfacer and wet sanded with 1500 grit - Mixed Mr color’s white, green, blue and black until I got the right tone - Applied 2 base colour coat > added super clear III > wet sanded with 2000 grit > added 2 other layers of super clear III > cured the paint for a month - Wet sanded the paint with 3000 grit > 6000 grit and polished with tamiya 3 strage compounds - Painted tires with flat clear and added weathering effect with pastel - Painted wheel cap with body color and carefully scratched off the paint from wheel cap - Painted two-tone interior with Mr color’s Ijin green and body colour - Trimmed windscreen frame thinner, de-chromed it and painted with Alclad - Made a pair of wipers from spare parts - Applied various size rivets across the body Considering this is a re-release of old Monogram metal kit from 70s, the fit and finish was great and I was able to assemble with minimal modification. As with most Monogram kits the textures are amazing, and this kit actually had good looking tires that just needed a different finish. Next up in my build is another Monogram kit - stay tuned! 18
Classicgas Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, SpikeSchumacher said: That is simply stunning! X2!!
Bainford Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 Stunning build of the old Monogram kit. The paint work is lovely, accentuating those such gorgeous body lines. such a beautiful, cleanly built model. Excellent work. I have one of these on the bench as a stalled project that I hope to get back to this year. It is a surprisingly good kit, with the exception of the bonnet fit, which on mine was terrible. I got so tired of trying to make it fit, that I eventually glued it shut, and will display the engine alongside on a stand. The overall effect of your build, and the way the paint shows of the sexy lines, is what I am shooting for. If it turns out half as good as yours, I'll be happy.
kelson Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 Looks incredible!!some pictures it looks like a real car!!.
larman Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 Excellent work! The color combination is perfect! The 120 is a beautiful car!
karbuildr Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 That's beautiful. The interior looks like real leather and the engine detailing is superb, great color choices, and that shine is fabulous.
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 Superb! Absolutely superb. As nice a build as I've seen lately. Great paint and detailing. Thanks for posting.
atomicholiday Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 Perfection! Great craftsmanship here. I like your photography too.
PhilX Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 Nice model, nice built, nice pictures ... Everything is perfect ... ?
Paul Payne Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 Beautiful build and paint of the most beautiful cat ever!
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 Flawless! Beautiful automobile. The right color for a Jaguar.
beeRS Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 That is simply stunning. Feels like I'm being tricked and looking at a 1:1 car!
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