Jaguar XJS TWR sports UTE (pickup conversion)

[godfather23]

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

[voyageur]

Update!

I did some work on the engine...





...and sanded the body:







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

What do you guys think?

Cheers
Sebastian

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

[Ferrari TR]

Qute.
I've seen an XJS/mino.

[klutz_100]

Super job on the body so far

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

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

[sportracer02]

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

[gionc]

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!

[klutz_100]

Well, since it's come up

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.

Originally Posted by gionc

... a BRG (spell right this time my personal UK trainer LOFL) hounting break... wow!

You got it right this time bada$$.

BUT on the ther hand, it's HUNTING and not hounting (unless you meant haunting?)

and anyway, they are called shooting breaks

[gionc]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Well, since it's come up

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$$.

BUT on the ther hand, it's HUNTING and not hounting (unless you meant haunting?)

and anyway, they are called shooting breaks

that's good but the best is ever grind.... well you remember LOL

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

[voyageur]

Originally Posted by Ferrari TR

I've seen an XJS/mino.

Where did you see that? You didn't take pictures, did you?

Originally Posted by klutz_100

The fane belt! I love that kind of stuff

Well....actually there is no church attached to that belt

Originally Posted by sportracer02

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

hmm Micha...you missed it by 4mm 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.

Originally Posted by sportracer02

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.

Originally Posted by sportracer02

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

Originally Posted by gionc

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

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Well, since it's come up, I also saw that but was too nice (timid) to mention it

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
@Stevenski: You can PM me if you're too timid to post it

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

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

Laters...
Sebastian

[deltableh]

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

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by voyageur

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

Stop!

Before you go further look at this: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.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

[voyageur]

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



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

Cheers
Sebastian

[Enzoenvy1]

Originally Posted by voyageur

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



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.

[deltableh]

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

[voyageur]

Hello again,

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







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













Thanks for watching. C&C welcome.

Cheers
Sebastian