Big scale monogram Jaguar XKE

[druid_99]

Another build from me. This was completed sometime last year and it took me around a month and a half to complete it, mostly during prep and putty.

The model is built straight out of box except for the carpet which I replaced with suede decal and some bare metal works.

Overall the build is straight forward although quite tricky during the painting work because of the body assembly sequence.

First is the engine works. Nothing much done except for the wires provided with the kit.


Interior was painted and detailed with bare metal foil and suede decals.


Completed picture.
























Hope you guys enjoy the pictures.

[BVC500]

Nice job! Those seats look so real.

[Veyron]

Superb!

[nugundam93]

Originally Posted by BVC500

Nice job! Those seats look so real.

ditto.

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

[Kjenjak]

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

[RonCla]

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

[Greg23]

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]

Originally Posted by Greg23

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.

[kitefighter]

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]

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]

Without words, fantastic.

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by kitefighter

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?

Thanks for the compliments. I will share some progress builds afterwards.

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by MerlinPro

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.


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.

[druid_99]

Kitefighter, as requested, here are some build-up progress pictures.

The bonnet/hood locating slots are sealed in place with 2-part epoxy putty.



Engines are painted with pictures of the real engine from the net as reference.


Engine are assembled.


The kit that I got has a broken pillar, so I repair it with some glue, secure it with 2-part epoxy putty and some plastic sheet on the back to strenghten the structure.



Putty, putty all around... this is my least favourite time..






Engines are wired.


Rear suspension painted and assembled.


Interiors in progress...

[druid_99]

More pictures...

Putty cleaned up.


Putty on the front bonnet/hood.


Interior painted and assembled. Velvet stickers are used on the floor. Bare-Metal Foil on the luggage area.






Body painting process




Polishing stage.


Additional detail using Bare-Metal Foil



Polishing stage done.




And that's more or less how the progress of this Jaguar build. Challenging? Yes but a good experience as well.