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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:01:54 GMT -5
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:26:01 GMT -5
Rear axle A brace replaced. Brittle and with an air hole in one leg.    The axle was drilled and a metal rod inserted for strength. |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:32:19 GMT -5
Upper A arm mounts replaced with wire.  The front cross member had a bubble and was braced.  |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:36:56 GMT -5
Wired a distributor.  This is the visible surface of the exhausts. Will need replacement with thin tubing.  |
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Post by jimhamill on Feb 20, 2021 16:41:49 GMT -5
Nice work - I love the '50s era cars & Jag is my co-favorite with Maserati
Look forward to watching your WIP
Have you decided on what to use for the paint?
Jim
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:46:06 GMT -5
I found a reference that seemed to indicate that at least some Jag racers had fuel injection, replacing the Weber’s. I’m still trying to verify that. The carburetors that are included have an air box molded in that does not match any photos I’ve found. Also included was a block of 6 injection pipes but no manifold. A manifold was cobbled up in the event that is the direction taken. BTW instructions show an image of carburetors different from the included part?  |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 20, 2021 16:48:14 GMT -5
Color decision a ways off. Scottish blue.
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Post by Chris on Feb 21, 2021 8:57:15 GMT -5
What Manufacturer is that? It looks familiar but..... Chris
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Post by robh on Feb 21, 2021 10:45:16 GMT -5
Profil 24.
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Post by alwaysindy on Feb 24, 2021 12:49:53 GMT -5
Dan: Do you use an air brush? Have you tried Gravity Paint Spain? I got a new Passache and sent for specific paints...it was here in 3 days by DHL! Pre-thinned and easy to work with... The reason I bring this up is they have “Ecurie Ecosse Blue.” gravity-colors.com/model-car-paints/116-08-gc-2110/Hope this helps! Tim |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 24, 2021 17:34:49 GMT -5
Hi Tim,
Thanks for the info.
For better or worse, rattle-can is my weapon of choice. That color looks right on. Dark blue with metallic highlights. SIGH 😔 If I did airbrush, that would be perfect. I haven’t really started to internet search paint sources, touch up matches, etc, so I don’t know how close I can come. Just getting over a bug ( not COVID) so I’m getting back up to whatever my speed is and see what professor Google reveals, if anything.
I hope you’re well and safe, thanks again
Dan
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Post by raceparke on Feb 27, 2021 16:15:58 GMT -5
Lots of fussy time spent on this. The rear of the lower front wheel wells needed rebuilding.   |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 27, 2021 16:23:37 GMT -5
Figuring out a removable hinge that closed the hood properly was an interesting job. . .   And the result   Seemed to take a lot more fiddling than I expected, but worth it. Lots of other small fixes and such then some assembly may proceed. |
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Post by raceparke on Feb 28, 2021 15:44:07 GMT -5
So, I’ve decided to go with fuel injection. There is a photo of the engine of XKD 604 in Ultimate car page showing fuelie and it looks cooler (to me) than carbs. The same Ultimate article has a photo of the 1957 winner XKD 606 with Weber’s so I know I’m exercising a large amount of artistic license. A water manifold was shaped to go from radiator to head.   |
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Post by raceparke on Mar 9, 2021 15:50:20 GMT -5
I’ve been poking along on this and have some progress. The rear axle has been dry fitted into the chassis.   |
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Post by raceparke on Mar 9, 2021 16:19:41 GMT -5
The front wheels are slid onto metal axles. There was no way the brittle resin A-arms would support the vehicle, so a metal rod was used. Painted flat black it should be mostly hidden.   And on its wheels!  Still looking for paint. . . |
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Post by jj66 on Mar 11, 2021 15:09:00 GMT -5
This car is fabulous and you are doing a great job. It doesn't seem an easy kit.
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Post by raceparke on May 1, 2021 12:34:45 GMT -5
I have made some unrecorded progress. The paint is MCW dark blue metallic #2637   |
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Post by raceparke on May 1, 2021 12:40:50 GMT -5
Some touch up needed  |
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Post by raceparke on May 1, 2021 12:54:14 GMT -5
This is quite a nice model. It has the “stance”.  Turns out the real car had FI. I contacted P24 in France for the proper intake part, they gladly sent them right along. Very nice service. And they’re based in LeMans of all places.  Obviously more to be done. I’ll try to update more often. Dan |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 1, 2021 13:53:36 GMT -5
Man Dan...this is looking killer! The seats look like real leather. Great job.
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Post by alwaysindy on May 1, 2021 15:20:11 GMT -5
Dan:
Oooh la laaa! It Really coming along nicely...can’t wait to see the finished car!
Tim
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