This time I'm building the abbreviation nightmare :screwy:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_001.jpg

Base kit is the Jaguar XJS TWR sports from Hasegawa. I never liked the ugly plastic bumpers TWR put on this otherwise beautiful car. I thought about making it a phantom racer with big fender flares and heavily modded bodykit....but then I found a better solution. I am converting it to a UTE (utility vehicle = pickup). It will pull a trailer loaded with a Jaguar XJS H.E. TWR in full race trim. :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse

I started with outlining the cutting lines:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_003.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_002.jpg

After sawing and moving the rear roof section forward it looks like this:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_004.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_005.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_006.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_007.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_008.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_009.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_010.jpg

Now I have to shape it. Don't expect updates before next weekend :rolleyes:

C&C as always welcome.

Cheers
Sebastian

Hola! What a cool project!

It must make you feel a bit like the King of Brunei :lol:
Doesn't he always convert his supercars into break versions to do his shopping at Harrods?

Hola! What a cool project!

It must make you feel a bit like the King of Brunei :lol:
Doesn't he always convert his supercars into break versions to do his shopping at Harrods?

Lol exactly! Any plans for other modifications? What wheels are you planning to use? I've always wanted to see someone build this kit, stock or modified.

Cool, an El Camino-ish Jaguar!!! This will be neat to see built. Great idea, should be fun for you.

Hi,

interesting - an ElCamino also came in my mind when I saw this

An ElCamino was the inspiration indeed...

BTW Sebastian, not exactly pickups but you might want to check out this site (http://www.pestalozzi.net/sb/index.html) for some ideas on your next project ;) :evillol:

Profanation! Sacrilege!!!

Damn Seb you're doin an ElCamino with my preferred "modern" Jag: her ass is sacre!!! LOL it seems a great start :D

Wow, such a simple operation left you with very elegant results. This will be a cool build :)

Cool project. I sure will follow this one!

I worked on the engine a bit last night...

Drilled 13 holes in the distributor...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_011.jpg

...and wired the engine (1-4-9-8-5-2-11-10-3-6-7-12):

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_012.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_013.jpg

And as there are 4 more XJS in my to do pile - I'll go distributorless on all of them :lol:

Oh, BTW: The engine is far from being finished...lots of bits and pieces to add. It is almost like an Enthusiast engine (but better fitting).

Cheers
Sebastian

Coil packs are much easier, lol. I think Gio is crying somewhere right now! :iceslolan

Got a bit more work on the engine done. Don't worry - the paint will be touched up once it is fiinished.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_014.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_015.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_016.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_017.jpg

Cheers
Sebastian

Nice! Are those Jaguar emblems molded to the valve cover? They look real.

And as there are 4 more XJS in my to do pile - I'll go distributorless on all of them :lol:
:rofl: :thumbsup:

I have quite a lot of reference pics on the Jag XJS TWR H.E. If you´re interested P.M. me!

Update!

I did some work on the engine...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_019.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_020.jpg

...and sanded the body:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_021.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_022.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_023.jpg

I think the overall shape is better than on the original body, especially when viewed from the side :licka:

What do you guys think?

Cheers
Sebastian

PS: Let's see how long it takes you to find the little joke :naughty:

Qute.
I've seen an XJS/mino.

Super job on the body so far :thumbsup:

Better than the original?...Not worse, for sure :D

I love the detail decaling you did on the engine. The fane belt! I love that kind of stuff :worshippy

Hi Seb,

looks good so far.

The little joke is the orange decal "Cool Rat" or something like that ;-))

What do you plan for the trunk area, it is larger now.


On some of the silver painted hoses of the engine molding seams still can be seen :eek7:

I agree with Micha, it's great but touch-up those part may be a good idea.

I'm wondering the next step would be... a BRG (spell right this time my personal UK trainer ;) LOFL) hounting break... wow!

Well, since it's come up :lol:

I also saw that but was too nice (timid) to mention it. It does rather detract from the other awesome work you are putting in. Actually I was surprised to see it.

... a BRG (spell right this time my personal UK trainer ;) LOFL) hounting break... wow! You got it right this time bada$$. :evillol:

BUT on the ther hand, it's HUNTING and not hounting (unless you meant haunting (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/haunt)?) :rofl: ;) :smooch:

and anyway, they are called shooting breaks http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/dokuczacz.gif

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/hug.gif

Well, since it's come up :lol:

I also saw that but was too nice (timid) to mention it. It does rather detract from the other awesome work you are putting in. Actually I was surprised to see it.

You got it right this time bada$$. :evillol:

BUT on the ther hand, it's HUNTING and not hounting (unless you meant haunting (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/haunt)?) :rofl: ;) :smooch:

and anyway, they are called shooting breaks http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/dokuczacz.gif

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/hug.gif
that's good but the best is ever grind.... well you remember LOL

yep I meant hunting break ;) http://www.madle.org/amdb5break64a.jpg

I've seen an XJS/mino.
Where did you see that? You didn't take pictures, did you?

The fane belt! I love that kind of stuff :worshippy
Well....actually there is no church attached to that belt :grinno:

The little joke is the orange decal "Cool Rat" or something like that ;-))
hmm Micha...you missed it by 4mm :p That's the original "Coolant" sticker by Hasegawa.
>> It's the "church belt" sticker that reads "System Drain". That belt also drives the A/C compressor...you know what I mean.

What do you plan for the trunk area, it is larger now.
I plan to do a pickup bed (kind of). It's going to be the work mule for a Jaguar shop.


On some of the silver painted hoses of the engine molding seams still can be seen
I agree with Micha, it's great but touch-up those part may be a good idea.
Well, since it's come up, I also saw that but was too nice (timid) to mention it

:banghead: Thanks guys! I guess that comes from working on it all night and taking pictures just before rushing off to the university in the morning :banghead:
@Stevenski: You can PM me if you're too timid to post it :smooch:

No, seriously....I appreciate constructive critics. I didn't see it and now I can fix it before it's too late :uhoh:

I'm working on the interior right now....first time flocking :thinkerg:

Laters...
Sebastian

I think this looks really good. I can't wait to see her in paint!

I'm working on the interior right now....first time flocking :thinkerg:

Stop!

Before you go further look at this: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=554434

Before you try white glue etc (if that's what you are going to do) try a test this way. I PROMISE you it works. The effect is 1000000% better than other ways. (you can't always see it in photos nut in 1/1.....)

See? Sometimes I am not so timid :evillol:

Hi Steven,

thanks for the link to your great tut. I actually looked at it a long time ago.
What I did is the following:

- paint the areas to be flocked with a matching oil-based color
- dump flocking on it
- press
- shake off the excess flocking

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_024.jpg

Worked quite good, but I'll use your method for the floor mats.

Cheers
Sebastian

Hi Steven,

thanks for the link to your great tut. I actually looked at it a long time ago.
What I did is the following:

- paint the areas to be flocked with a matching oil-based color
- dump flocking on it
- press
- shake off the excess flocking

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_024.jpg

Worked quite good, but I'll use your method for the floor mats.

Cheers
Sebastian

Damn nice flocking Sebastian!!! I have yet to try it, but that seemes very easy and flawless.

Looks great! The flocking looks really good, and that's a nice, simple method

Hello again,

I painted the exhaust and weathered it with the Tamiya weathering set (rust).

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_025.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_026.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_027.jpg

The bed is basically done...just need to sand it and start thinking about details :uhoh:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_028.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_029.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_030.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_031.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_032.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_033.jpg

Thanks for watching. C&C welcome.

Cheers
Sebastian

Super weathering, dude!

I guess some people here are both good and nuts. Eitherway, I m back to my batcave.

Looking good & can't wait to see more :)

In the meantime, here's another XJS pickup

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Stiff_/100.jpg

:iceslolan

Thanks for the picture Paul,

that thing is looking awesome. Mine will be downright boring by comparison :(

Sorry, the UTE conversion I was thinking of was a Porsche 828 I spotted on E-bay some time ago.
I'd love to do a 'shooting brake' version of the XJ myself.

Thanks for the picture Paul,

that thing is looking awesome. Mine will be downright boring by comparison :(

Not at all - your's looks great & is much more tasteful :)

Just found another, better pic. Turns out it was a promotional vehicle for '100+' wheels:

http://www.oto6.free.fr/6roues/berlines/xjs_6roues.jpg

y'know... looking at the earlier surgery to the body, I can't shake the idea of making a mid engined xjs like the body was supposed to have....

...Or a dual-engine XJS...

Whoa guys....good ideas! I definitely need to buy more XJS kits now :shakehead

Quick update. I put on fender flares because I need to cover really wide wheels.
Looking at it now it kind of looks like a dually truck :icon16:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_034.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_035.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_036.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_037.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_038.jpg

The rear bumper was the part that inspired me not to build this car OOB - it's just way too ugly :disappoin
But hey - there is nothing a little sawing can't fix :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_039.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_040.jpg

Now there is enough space for a reasonably BIG exhaust :naughty: :evillol: (just mocked up)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_WIP/JAGUAR/XJS_TWR_pickup/IMG_041.jpg

Allrighty...next update to come soon(er or later).

Cheers
Sebastian

[EDIT] The hole in the center is for the trailer hitch.

Hi Seb,

body with widened rear fenders looks great (you´d better think about a more aerodynamic racing version :evillol: )

Rear bumper looks cleaner, maybe you should think about replacing the exhaust-tips with aluminium tubes

W-Wow, Sebastian, that's awesome! To finish off the body, perhaps you could make a wing like the one used on the Hyper widebody cars.

http://www.jagweb.com/hyper/index2.html
http://www.jagweb.com/hyper/

Nick

maybe you should think about replacing the exhaust-tips with aluminium tubes


Thanks! That is just a mock-up....finished car will sport better exhaust tips :smooch:

That rear bumper and pipe set up will look terrific :thumbsup:

Is it just me? Those front wheels look a little "lost" in the wheel arches...?

Not exactly my taste, but very nice to look at. I will follow this one!