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    #1

    Airfix 1/32 Jaguar XKR GT3

    Bit of a curve ball this one. When I found the MG in the shed, I also found this. No idea when I got it but, like the MG, it must have been a couple of years ago at least.

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    Not my thing really as it is not 1/24 and, as a kit, is quite simplified. But it intrigued me as to what I could make of it.

    To kick off, I primed the body and sprayed it with Humbrol Metaliser Gunmetal. The call out is for Humbrol Gunmetal but this is the only one I have so I went with it.

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    This was buffed up a bit to get the true Gunmetal colour, it is a dull dark grey until it is buffed.

    I then masked off the area for the white stripe that runs back to front tapering at both ends. Messed this up a bit but it will do. I sprayed this with Tamiya gloss white.

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    Then it was on with the decals which will have the next 24 hours to fully dry before giving it a wipe over with a damp cloth to get rid of all the Microsol stains prior to clear coating.

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    Decals are not perfect by any means but, again, they will do.

    The wheels are very simple. One piece tyres and wheel in plastic but the detail is good. These were primed in black Stynylrez then sprayed with Tamiya Dark Rubber. Once this was dry I measured the rim diameter and using a compass cutter, I cut out disks from some 18mm Tamiya masking tape and used the hole in the tape to mask off the tyres. The alloy wheels were then sprayed AK Xtreme Metal Dull Aluminium. Again, not perfect but near enough.

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    And that is I for now. Next up,the interior.

    More to follow.
  • papa 695
    Moderator
    • May 2011
    • 22770

    #2
    That's looking sweet Graham. I think you've found your true calling, building cars and Lorries.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Originally posted by papa 695
      That's looking sweet Graham. I think you've found your true calling, building cars and Lorries.
      I think you are right Ian, only wish I knew something about them lol. Never been a petrol head, prefer my push bike.

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      • colin m
        Moderator
        • Dec 2008
        • 8741
        • Colin
        • Stafford, UK

        #4
        I often think metallics fail in these scales just because the flakes are too big. But this looks perfect.

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        • col68
          • Nov 2016
          • 1505

          #5
          Nice work Graham

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          • Guest

            #6
            Looking very smart, great start

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            • Guest

              #7
              Bit more done today but not the all important clear coat, more of that later.

              The wheels are odd. The nicely detailed little disc brakes attach, just, to the inside of the all plastic wheel and tyre followed by what is essentially, the inside side wall of the tyre. Not exactly a strong join but a shot of superglue appears to be holding it all together. Once in position though, they look ok.

              The interior has been finished off. Not a lot of detail and no call out other than silky white so not sure what the detail should be picked out in. Won't be seen so it doesn't really matter. The seat callout is 'red' so that is what it got after sanding off the not brilliant mounded in harness. I replaced this with white Tamiya tape for masking curves. Not great but again, will not be seen. The roll cage however is very nicely done.

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              At this point I would have liked to have had the body shell clear coated. Sadly, I am a bit tight and as the smallest amount I can accurately mix up is way too much for this small model, I decided to wait until I get the next kits body ready for clear coating so I can do both with one mix.

              But, you have to have a mockup so here it is, without the windows. Pain to get the body on but once it snapped together, it was a bigger pain to separate them again. One thing, it will not need glue which is a blessing.

              So here it is, essentially finished but not quite. Should get it clear coated in a couple of days then the glass will go in.

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              • meggsy
                SMF Supporters
                • Jun 2011
                • 421

                #8
                Nice build graham im not a lover of airfix cars built the Ford Fiesta rally car few years ago not a patch on tamiya but you have done a cracking job on that

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  Looks the bizz Graham, As you say Airfix detailing ant great on the inside but you have done a good job m8.

                  John

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                  • papa 695
                    Moderator
                    • May 2011
                    • 22770

                    #10
                    That is looking sweet Graham.

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                    • Snowman
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Oct 2014
                      • 2098

                      #11
                      Looking the business!

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                      • Robert1968
                        • Mar 2015
                        • 3596

                        #12
                        Is there no end to perfection Graham ??
                        This looks fantastic.
                        I ha e the Airfix Fiesta in my stash but wow this is something to beat.

                        Well done you

                        Regards

                        Robert

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                        • Guest

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Robert1968
                          Is there no end to perfection Graham ??
                          This looks fantastic.
                          I ha e the Airfix Fiesta in my stash but wow this is something to beat.

                          Well done you

                          Regards

                          Robert
                          Lol, I think perfection is pushing it a lot. This is really just an experiment piece to see how Clear Coat works on metallic enamel finishes. It is a sweet little car though.

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                          • peterairfix
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 11074

                            #14
                            That is looking beautiful and it reminds me to get a car some time can't wait for the finished article

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              Originally posted by peterairfix
                              That is looking beautiful and it reminds me to get a car some time can't wait for the finished article
                              Well, I have sprayed the body shell of the next one today so all being well, I will get them both clear coated tomorrow.

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