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Post by keroliver on Feb 6, 2004 5:31:21 GMT 1
To whoever is interested in the Jaguar XJ 220. (NO, no big manufacturer has done it yet... I still have a few days (weeks ?  ) left ... I am working on it, at my own pace... But I am getting impatient at the same time  . I will notify here if there is update on my homepage. Olivier |
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Post by Christian on Feb 6, 2004 11:55:35 GMT 1
To whoever is interested in the Jaguar XJ 220. Among others that would be me. ;D Thank you Olivier, I am very much looking forward to the final model! |
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Post by skunk on Feb 6, 2004 15:54:46 GMT 1
Very nice oliver:
I especially like the XJ220 cemetery - sort of like the pile of unsold XJ220's that Jaguar had on their hands in the '90s. ;D
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Post by Alan on Feb 6, 2004 21:51:56 GMT 1
Ah! Another car that was built not far from where I live! ;D
That work seems to be coming on well, Keroliver. ;D
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Post by skunk on Feb 7, 2004 18:42:34 GMT 1
It seems to me that whenever one of us begins scratchbuilding a car, some manufacturer presents it. So if we start all those cars we desire, maybe they will be built for us?
good luck olivier,
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Post by stanhas87 on Feb 7, 2004 20:24:09 GMT 1
Dear Keroliver: This is a very interesting project.It seems that in real life,Jaguar had troubles selling that model.I do not think that this will happen to the model-and I can say that this is a desirable one.   ;D |
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Post by keroliver on Mar 9, 2004 16:34:17 GMT 1
Raaaaaa...
I have been away for quite a few weeks: extra baby sitting, extra work, the website 'keroliver' is offline and I have no idea what's happening !!, and for our subject, the Jaguar XJ220... a huge waste of time for a big step in my modeller's life...
I have hit my head quite a few times.
I lost something like 3 prototypes, because (now I know and I put some band-aid on my forehead, Raaa, just a few scars) the material I use is porous (a kind of plaster) and actually when I use silicon to mould it, it just doesn't set, because the liquid in the silicon is sucked by the porous material. !! Stupid me !!
Raaa.. I have to play baby sitter for the next 2 weeks, but shoud find some time to create a new prototype (I am getting better, faster and more and more efficient every time...), paint it with a water-proof paint and try moulding.
To be continued...
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Post by Christian on Mar 9, 2004 23:11:22 GMT 1
We suffer with you. Take it easy, at least you are learning a lot. |
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Post by skunk on Mar 10, 2004 7:04:26 GMT 1
Oliver, I was wondering where you had gone to!
Watch the forehead.
Raaa? I would have imagined something more along the lines of "ROGNTUDJUUUUU!!!!!"
By now, you must be fairly familiar with the shape of the XJ220. I myself have memorized every part of the Maruti Gypsy LWB by now, and I'm not nearly finished yet... Good luck!
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Post by stanhas87 on Mar 10, 2004 7:23:30 GMT 1
Dear Oliver:
Good luck with your project.
See,this is one of the reasons why I do not have a 'bad' model list.At least someone tried to do it,and now is seen how difficult it can be.
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Post by skunk on May 31, 2004 7:07:18 GMT 1
I am glad to see that work is still progressing on the XJ220... those compound curves can cause a lot of distress, no?
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Post by only87 on May 31, 2004 10:58:23 GMT 1
To whoever is interested in the Jaguar XJ 220. NO, no big manufacturer has done it yet... I may be wrong, because I'm not that much in modern Jaguars, but I've seen a New-Ray Jaguar that looked like a XJ 220 to me about two weeks ago in a second-hand model shop. If you want to call New-Ray one of the "big manufacturers". Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm really not sure about it. Still excited about your efforts... |
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Post by keroliver on May 31, 2004 14:01:30 GMT 1
The cimetery itself deserves a standing ovation... Yes, New Ray has made the Jaguar XJ 220. The model is too big. My goal is to remake it at the right scale. I am still working on it. I'm learning a lot about everything, from self-management to more technical issues, such as measurement, materials. I am going to join some sculpture classes soon at the university. I have paid my tuition. Just need 3 people and we can start. I promise. Photos coming soon. Thank you for your encouragement. |
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Post by skunk on May 31, 2004 20:24:50 GMT 1
I am going to join some sculpture classes soon at the university. I have paid my tuition. Just need 3 people and we can start. Thank you for your encouragement. Sculpture classes! That is dedication.  Very cool! |
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Post by hofan on Jun 2, 2004 10:02:37 GMT 1
I may be wrong, because I'm not that much in modern Jaguars, but I've seen a New-Ray Jaguar that looked like a XJ 220 to me about two weeks ago in a second-hand model shop. If you want to call New-Ray one of the "big manufacturers". Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm really not sure about it. Still excited about your efforts... was the model for sale? |
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