Jaguar XJR-9 Test Version

[ddtham]

Hi motorsport-lovers,


This is my first WIP in the Motorsport section. I've been lurking around this sub-forum for a while, and was very impressed with the quality of level being displayed. I hope I can learn from all of you.

I am currently building the full-detailed 1988 Jaguar XJR-9 Test Version. The color will be TS-9 British Green, I chose this color because of its darker nature in comparison to TS-43. Here is a pic of the testcar from Exoto website.


I used the SMS CF template for the cockpit and absolutely loved it. It took so much blood and tears, but I think the final result is worth it.




For the radiator grille, I used S27 PE pieces, coolant hose, and sakatsu.

Here it is again after blackwashing.


The brakes used three PE pieces from S27 and SMS. I also decided to go with the slotted rotor from S27, instead of cross-drilled from SMS.




That's it for now, I apologized for the lack of comparison with the ref photos(I forgot where I put my USB )

Please voice your opinions and suggestions, thank you!

[Spike2933]

excellent start, great CF work, will be watchin this progress

keep us posted for more

[DerXL]

A very promising start of a very beautiful car.
I'll be following your progress !

CF work looks good. As does the radiator.
Are you going to give the brakes a wash too ?

[klutz_100]

I am SO following this thread!

Excellent subject choice (I have never heard of this version before) and you are off to an excellent start

Lots of details in the WIP please

[sportracer02]

Interesting subject, good start !!

I´ll follow this one ;-))

[ddtham]

Thank you for the kind words everyone,

More update:

On the real car, the front diffuser is separate from the whole chassis. The front diffuser is connected to the front cowl. While Tamiya has both the diffuser and chassis as one whole piece.

Since, I will be doing full detailed build with openable front cowl and doors, I had to saw the front diffuser off.


I cut all doors and front cowl using the fine Crazy Modeller's hand saw.




I hope I can find a way to hinge the doors


Thank you for checking it out.

[ScaleCentral]

Nice start. I have two set aside to build a full detail version of the LeMans winner eventually. I had thought about opening the doors just like the real thing and the best way that I can find is to put two turning motions in the lower portion. If you make it hinge up and down at the long part that attaches to the body and then make it able to rotate around at the door, it should work fine. If I'm not mistaken this is how the real hinge works.
Nic

[SeanyG]

cool, this is looking good!

[mic329]

Good start on the Jaguar and it should be a detail up version

[pawlie]

Looks great!

[MPWR]

Cool project- I'll definitely keep watching. I love this car (and this kit), and the test scheme looks very cool.

I would really advise not trying to hinge the doors. You'll make yourself crazy, and you will almost definitely be disappointed with the results. The top hinge on the roofline is so small that in 1/24, I doubt even machined stainless steel would be strong enough. The cockpit looks nice and clean, and the test scheme itself also looks very clean- it would be a bit of a shame to distract from that with a poorly hinging door.

Any ideas where you're going to get the test scheme decals?

[ddtham]

DerXL: I blackwashed the rotors already, will take pics and post it later.

ScaleCentral: That is exactly what I've been thinking by looking at the ref pics. The only problem would be the hinges on the roofline. Perhaps I can drill a small hole , and then attaching it using wires, and then cover it up somehow.

Andy: I understand your concern. If worse comes to worst, I couldn't find a perfect way of hinging them, I will certainly closed the doors . I'm still looking for the gold test scheme decals (the original Tamiya kit comes with in white)

Thanks again for the kind words everyone, now I know why I loved AF so much.

[ScaleCentral]

For the top hinge, I had planned on doing just a simple wire loop around a plastic or metal rod. It can be made very small and very strong depending on the wire used. This would allow free movement at that joint as well. At least I have a couple of kits to work it all out on, so if I ruin one, no biggy.
Nic

[cameraboy5]

Great start! I also have a 1/43 XJR-9 going as we speak. Unfortunatly, don't have as many up-grades availible so i am doing a lot of scratch building.

[joelwideqvist]

Nice start on what seems to be a beautiful car!
/Joel