Big scale monogram Jaguar XKE

druid_99

01-09-2013, 09:58 PM

BVC500

01-09-2013, 11:18 PM

Nice job! Those seats look so real.

Veyron

01-10-2013, 06:50 AM

Superb!

nugundam93

01-10-2013, 12:30 PM

Nice job! Those seats look so real.

ditto. :biggrin:

and the 1st completed pic makes it look like the 1:1 version

Kjenjak

01-11-2013, 03:34 AM

I agree. There's no way I could from that picture if it's a modell or a real car.

RonCla

01-11-2013, 04:25 AM

You could pass that off as a real one. Well done

Greg23

01-11-2013, 09:35 AM

Is that the 1:8 kit from the 60s? I built a red one back then. The plastic and glue joints dried out after a while and it started falling apart. How is that dealt with these days?

druid_99

01-13-2013, 07:46 AM

Is that the 1:8 kit from the 60s? I built a red one back then. The plastic and glue joints dried out after a while and it started falling apart. How is that dealt with these days?

Hi Greg23,

Yes, it is the kit from the 60's. I use Revell Contacta Professional to glue the joints. I pre-planned the assembly so I glue all the parts as much as possible prior to painting. By doing this, the glue will partially melt both surface of the parts and bonds together. It's quite strong and I have not have any of my model kits (some over 15 years of age) having any problems of its parts falling apart.

As for the external parts like the bumper, grille and others, I use the 10 minute set 2-tonne epoxy. :smile:

kitefighter

01-14-2013, 09:51 AM

That is simply incredible. I've never had much faith in the 1/8 plastic kit of the E-Type, particularly now that AUTOart are releasing their stunning FHC diecast in 1/18 scale. But there's a truth in that a good big 'un will always beat a good little 'un. Your model is the most realistic looking E-Type I've ever seen. My friend has this kit and I've forwarded him this picture and hopefully, he'll get this kit on the road (and his 1/1 scale V12 roadster - but that's another story and for another forum).

Well done and thanks for sharing! Do you have any more detailed build up pictures?

MerlinPro

01-14-2013, 06:30 PM

How did you handle the seams where the lower pan meets the upper body? Did you leave it as seams or fill them before paint?

Maranello1977

01-14-2013, 07:45 PM

Without words, fantastic.

druid_99

01-16-2013, 10:14 AM

druid_99

01-16-2013, 10:39 AM

How did you handle the seams where the lower pan meets the upper body? Did you leave it as seams or fill them before paint?

This is how l do it, I paint and assemble the interior and engine (leaving other small details that can be attached afterwards). Then I glue the parts, putty and sand until it is smooth before masking it and painting it. It's tedious but well worth it.

Test fitting before painting.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i108/druid99/Big%20scale%20Monogram%20Jaguar%20XKE/JaguarProg06010.jpg

After a few layers of Tamiya British Racing Green. Notice the seams and gaps are no longer visible and notice the masking that needs to be done prior to painting.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i108/druid99/Big%20scale%20Monogram%20Jaguar%20XKE/JaguarProg07004.jpg

druid_99

01-16-2013, 11:42 AM

druid_99

01-16-2013, 12:00 PM

da_ashman

01-16-2013, 06:27 PM

Love it!!! Nice work, all your panels line up & look real too!!
Very nice work!!

MerlinPro

01-16-2013, 06:57 PM

Thanks Druid-very well done.
And sharing your techniques is very appreciated. When you polished, did you use the fine grit cloths or liquid car compounds? Or both?? :)

cinqster

01-16-2013, 07:25 PM

Fantastic job Druid! The paint looks amazing in your photos.

I have another way of painting the body with no seams! I glued the top and bottom body halves together, then cut out the floor (along the line where it meets the door cills). This means you can paint the body without the interior in place. You have to tidy the floor/body edges though and add plastic card to compensate for the lost material during sawing. Thought this may help someone wanting to give it a go!

bombervince

01-22-2013, 12:24 PM

As usual, a Druid 99 masterpiece, well done on this one.

MidMazar

01-22-2013, 06:00 PM

Cool jag, are the seats just panted?

druid_99

02-06-2013, 09:19 PM

Thanks Druid-very well done.
And sharing your techniques is very appreciated. When you polished, did you use the fine grit cloths or liquid car compounds? Or both?? :)

Sorry for the late reply. I use fine grit sandpaper and wetsanding all around. Then finish it with compound before polish.

druid_99

02-06-2013, 09:22 PM

Cool jag, are the seats just panted?

Thanks bro. Yes, the seats are just painted. I mix flat white and tan. Brown is used as preshade before painting the main colour.

MerlinPro

02-07-2013, 08:23 PM

Sorry for the late reply. I use fine grit sandpaper and wetsanding all around. Then finish it with compound before polish.
Better late and still helpful info. Thanks Druid.:wink:

sky1911

06-02-2013, 01:08 PM

druid_99

06-03-2013, 03:28 AM

Beautiful build and thanks for some of the in progress pics. One question though - you said you used Tamiya's British Racing Green. I wonder which one that is, as I found 2 that could be it:
TS 9 British Green
TS 43 Racing Green

found here: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/list/tamiya_spray/kit85001.htm
I assume you didn't mix those two to actually get BRG? ;)
I'm asking since I'm looking for a good representation for the '67 Le Mans Surtees/Hobbs Lola T70 which ran in a very dark BRG (unlike the fake blue seen on Tamiya's box art).

Hi, thank for the comments. I actually use two types of green to get the colour but I can't remember the code (will get back to you on this tomorrow but it is definitely one of the above:grinyes:) but another is a paint I get from my local hardware store.

flhansen

06-03-2013, 04:35 AM

Beautiful build and thanks for some of the in progress pics. One question though - you said you used Tamiya's British Racing Green. I wonder which one that is, as I found 2 that could be it:
TS 9 British Green
TS 43 Racing Green

Hi

Beautiful build which has inspired my own build!

To get the dark green it is TS-9. The TS-43 is a lighter more bright green used for the Lotus 25.

Flemming

lovegt40

06-03-2013, 05:20 AM

stunning finish. too nice jag.

druid_99

06-04-2013, 11:33 PM

Hi

Beautiful build which has inspired my own build!

To get the dark green it is TS-9. The TS-43 is a lighter more bright green used for the Lotus 25.

Flemming

You are right, I use British Green (TS-9) for the Jaguar. Prior to that, I painted the base with decanted paint from normal spray can, otherwise I will have to buy at least 3 cans of Tamiya paint to cover the whole car (inside and out). I decanted all the paints and spray using airbrush to have better control on the paint.

John18d

06-05-2013, 12:14 AM

Beautifully done Druid - love the work you put into this car model and for sharing it with the forum
Kudos to your pics and explanations of the work applied
definitely not toy-like
John

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