Minicraft SS100 Jaguar (1/16th)

[Guest]

Jim .
Good for you, great idea to do the bonnet like that ,those number plates look the business as well .:thumb2::smiling:
John .

[SimonT]

Nicely done bonnet extension Jim :thumb2:

Looks like there may be a sink mark in the middle of the GB plate bracket :sad:

[papa 695]

Great work on the bonnet Jim

[Guest]

Hi Jim very nice work on the bonnet modification, almost there, keep it going.
Pete.

[Jim R]

Hi all
Thanks for your kind words :thumb2:
Simon it is a sink mark :worried: More noticeable in the photo that in reality. I should deal with it but I think it will be left. Didn't even notice it until I saw the photo.
The bonnet fits. Just dry fitted although the two top sections are tacked together and the centre hinge is fixed. The ends still need sorting.
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Jim

[Guest]

Jim .
That's great.:thumb2: nice fit.
John.

[Steve Jones]

Very nice Jim. All comin along very nicely:thumb2:

[Si Benson]

Well done Jim, Glad you didn’t throw in the towel:smiling4:
Chrome work look fab, lovely shiny finish :thumb2:

[Jim R]

Gentlemen you are too kind - but I do appreciate your comments.

Right folks - drum role and applause from the cheap seats - 'tis done :smiling5: Bonnet still to add but it is painted. Just needs a long time to dry being enamel.
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The kit is best described as "an enjoyable challenge" but don't expect too much. I will stuck some more piccies on the Completed Civilian Vehicle forum in a day or so.
Thanks for all your support - it really did keep me going.
Jim

[stillp]

Very nice! Doesn't it have doors...?

Pete

[Jim R]

Very nice! Doesn't it have doors...?

Pete

Oh yes - forgot to mention them.

[stillp]

Looking forward to seeing it with doors and bonnet Jim! Did I mention there was an SS1 saloon at the Chateau Impney hillclimb the other week?
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Mechanically very similar I think.

Pete

[Jim R]

Pete - it sounds daft I know but I made and painted the doors a while ago and put them 'somewhere safe' and when taking the photos I didn't even notice they weren't there!
Pete - that is a beautiful car. Many years ago when I lived in Yorkshire there was a Jaguar Owners Club drive out and I went to watch the cars pass. There was an SS100 among the cars. Only time I have seen one. If I win the lottery then who knows ..... ?
We have doors. I am giving the bonnet another day for the paint to fully harden. I have been caught out once before with Humbrol Enamel gloss - the dreaded finger print.
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Jim

[Si Benson]

Jim,
That is looking awesome, you’ve made a splendid job of it and have every right to be pleased with yourself!
Your attention to detail is a credit to you sir :thumb2:
I particularly like the colour....Just right for a vintage Jag in my book:smiling4:

[Guest]

Jim .
Your lucky, I put things down on my ultra tidy :smiling2:bench and loose them !
Car looks great .
John.