This is next up for me. K&R Replicas Jaguar XJ13 - the race car that never was.
Kit is white metal with rubber tyres and vacform windows. Semi curbside with quite a nice amount of detail on the upper engine.
First job is to glue and screw the front and rear valences and repair any imperfections. When this is done I can start applying primer and work on the engine and interior. The engine sits in an engine compartment which makes it a seperate module, this will be handy because I can plumb and wire the engine out of the car.
Progress will be fairly slow as I am also working on a Fisher 917 LH Porsche and I also need to buy some fittings for the injectors on the V12 Jag engine.
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So I'm curious about this too I am thinking of buying a model from K & R Replicas.They offer interesting in their car at Le Mans.:smile:

K&R do some nice C and D type Jaguars. Fit of parts is good on all the stuff I have seen. I think they are the only game in town for the XJ13 and C types also the range of schemes is very good. Only drawback I can think of is the wire wheels on the C type kits are a bit poor, the spokes are obviously flat owing to the fact that they are a bit wide. The white metal kits are heavy but underbody supports could negate the problem.
Steve.

Thank you for the important information.

Very interesting subject matter. I will look forward to seeing how this progresses.

Regards

Hartford

this jag is wonderful.
will follow u during assembly. Good luck !

Beautiful-keep going Steve. Do you have detailed engine photos?

This is going to be really cool. I got to see the real thing at Retromobile about ten years ago. It is just a fantastic looking little car.

I'll definitely be watching this one! I'm wiring the engine on mine at the moment, but I'd really like someone else to figure out how to fix the front light aero perspex, because I've had two attempts and still not got it sorted!

One thing I have noticed that you need to watch out for is that there are replicas out there that do not look exactly like the real thing, especially in the engine bay and cockpit, so treat any non-period photos with some caution before using them as reference - have a darn good look at the bonnet badge if you can see it!

This is worth a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FoExi1yxI

There's also one of Alain de Cadenet driving it somewhere nice and green, but I've only found that once and I can't track it down again...

bestest,
M.

Oh..yes, another beautiful vintage Jaguar race car, I will be watching with a lot of interest this build thread, the real car looks superb and by the model photos you posted the kit looks pretty good and with a lot of detailing potential, can't wait to see more!!!

I'll definitely be watching this one! I'm wiring the engine on mine at the moment, but I'd really like someone else to figure out how to fix the front light aero perspex, because I've had two attempts and still not got it sorted!

One thing I have noticed that you need to watch out for is that there are replicas out there that do not look exactly like the real thing, especially in the engine bay and cockpit, so treat any non-period photos with some caution before using them as reference - have a darn good look at the bonnet badge if you can see it!

This is worth a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FoExi1yxI

There's also one of Alain de Cadenet driving it somewhere nice and green, but I've only found that once and I can't track it down again...

bestest,
M.

I think the Alain de Cadenet clip you are referering to is from the "Victory by Design series" the Jaguar Marque program, it seem these got pulled from YouTube because copyrights issues....I had seen clips of these superb automotive specials that I found at youtube and marked in my "favorites" but they are shown as "no longer available"...I have seen all the full program series in speedvision and must say they are superb in terms of production,photography and the selected cars shown, if the DVD's where not such an expensive product I will have ALL of them!!

I'll definitely be watching this one! I'm wiring the engine on mine at the moment, but I'd really like someone else to figure out how to fix the front light aero perspex, because I've had two attempts and still not got it sorted!

One thing I have noticed that you need to watch out for is that there are replicas out there that do not look exactly like the real thing, especially in the engine bay and cockpit, so treat any non-period photos with some caution before using them as reference - have a darn good look at the bonnet badge if you can see it!

This is worth a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FoExi1yxI

There's also one of Alain de Cadenet driving it somewhere nice and green, but I've only found that once and I can't track it down again...

bestest,
M.
Matt, how about some wip photos? I have a few nice pics from the net, avoiding the replicas, currently making up my mind about the level of detail. I am thinking of adding main fuel and injector lines and HT leads. I was impressed with what is included with the kit and with careful painting the oob version could look very nice.
The headlight covers in the kit are designed to fit from inside so are never going to look great (all the glass parts in this kit are designed the same way) The screens I can probably get around but the headlight covers will have to go in the bin. I am looking around for some decent clear packaging to make some with a better fit. At the moment I am making the headlight cowls as the kit parts do not replicate this area and it looks awful, pics to follow shortly.
Regards, Steve.

Hi, Steve... thanks for the inspiration. I dug mine out and got going again! I've posted my own WIP thread rather than hijacking this one. For the "sugar scoops" around the headlights, I've successfully used styrene false nails on an E-type, and I think the same could work here....

bestest,
M.

The headlamp housings are more or less empty in the kit so I have scratchbuilt some housings out of plasticard. The corners has been filled and needs to be sanded and primered. This bulkhead can then be fitted in place and the rest of the gaps filled with a skim of polyester putty. It will be difficult to ensure this area is smooth but worth the effort to avoid an unsightly empty space.
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I am busy filling and sanding the body to remove any imperfections, I really want the paintwork to be as flawless as possible. Also thinking about opening up the bonnet duct but that will take some careful work.
Regards,
Steve.

awesome one

Hi Steve,
Kinda missed this one somehow. Another great subject buddy and I'm sure you'll do it justice. If you need any clear for the headlamp covers drop me a line, I have a few bits lying around which may fit.
Atb,Alex

Hi Alex,
thanks for the offer of help. I have managed to make some suitable covers from my box of vac-formed packaging I keep.
Progress has been slow due to having other things to do inc work and honey do's !
Headlight buckets are in and filled, in these pics the headlights are waiting the final fill and sand, they are painted and I have replaced the lamp units with some from a Fujimi Mini (the spotlight ones that come moulded to the bumper - four in each kit!)
They look better than the plated metal items in the kit and actually measure 8mm. Slightly bigger than the aftermarket ones I bought recently, those looked slightly too small at 7mm.
Body is primed and wet sanded about to go into the spray booth. Like Matt, I will be blending BRG and black to get a nice dark green. Have been toying with the idea of putting race numbers on the Jag but would be interested to hear other peoples opinion on this, also, where to put them? The louvres all over the bonnet worry me decal wise.
Wheels are glued together but I need to fill the gap between rim and spokes before spraying with alclad Aluminium.
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Regards,
Steve.

That's looking good, Steve. I fear it's too late for me to build proper headlight buckets (shoulda thought about that before painting the body and sticking the fairings on!), but I think that I can cobble something together that works from most angles. It looks as though you have opened up the bonnet intake... how was that? Black paint for mine... again, didn't think soon enough...

Did you put anything inside the wheels to do duty for brakes? I've been toying with at least a basic disc and caliper, but not found the right bits to do it with yet...

I have also been thinking about a "what-if?" racing livery. My feeling (and the jury is still out on whether to do it or not) is that if I do it, it will be a bit more than just the numbers. I think that if it had raced, it would have carried at least a few "sponsor" stickers (eg Castrol). I'll either do it in very "pure" prototype form, or try to make it look "trackside"... The other issue is that apparently the original wheel-arches were lower, enclosing the top of the wheel, so if the "what-if" is an alternate-history Le Mans '65/66 winner, then the body in theory needs modifying...

bestest,
M.

Hi Matt, I didn't do anything about brakes as I couldn't see into the wheels well enough. The inside rear face was painted black but that has now been more or less oversprayed with silver when I put alclad aluminium on. I will add tyre valves to the wheels and Dunlop decals to the tyres. The bonnet duct needs some more work, it was difficult to open up and now looks a bit soft so I will probably add some filler and try to sharpen it up a bit.
Looking at the body, I was thinking maybe just race numbers on the doors and boot for mine. I like the idea of making it look like a racer but adding 'P's' to the side for prototype, really don't know about it yet, plenty of time to decide though! Sponsor decals sounds like a good idea but I have no imagination for where to put them. Anyway, it would be nice to see how each of us handle this issue and the jury can decide,lol
Regards,
Steve.

Body is now painted and claercoated. I decided against any more decals, I did hold some up to the body but didn't think they looked very good so I have just left it at the Jaguar badges. Paint is a lovely dark green I am very pleased with the blend.
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While the body is drying, ready for polishing, I have started detailing the interior. On the real car there are lines of rivets in the interior panels so I made some with a 0.3mm drill in my Dremel, artistic licence here! Extinguisher was just sanded to give a brushed ally effect and decals added. Water cooling pipe has been detailed with silver cigarette paper and bound with wire, interior water pipes will get the same treatment. Seat is painted with satin and matt black to reproduce the cloth and leather on the real car.
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The pressure vessels have a seam running around the edge, I replicated this with wire but it is almost impossible to see in the engine bay when fitted, oh well, at least I know the seam is there lol
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Waiting for TCT drills to arrive at the moment (thanks for the tip Matt) so I can drill into the fuel system and add fuel lines, etc. Also need to drill dizzy cap and add ignition wire.
That's all for now.
Regards,
Steve.

Looking good buddy, the paint finish looks A1. Is that a Lancia in the background I see, oh and by the by you really must get a new cutting mat!!!!:lol:
Atb,Alex

Hi Alex,
thanks for the reply, progress is steady. I have got all holes drilled now so the engine 'module' will start to get wired and put together now. I haven't been able to get any aftermarket pipe connectors (everybody sold out) so will be making my own, takes longer but is far cheaper!
Yes, that is a Lancia Fulvia in the background. It is the HTM kit, a completed example was posted by Fanalone late last year. It will be built from the box as Sandro Munari's car. I am not posting WIP of my other four ongoing projects as they have all been on here but built better than I could hope to do, lol.
The cutting mat is just 'maturing' nicely, it looks better in real life. lol.
Cheers, Steve.

Engine is now wired. I was going to use resin fittings but could not wait for sellers to get stock in. I am happy with how it looks as it is.
Fuel supply line is added and throttle rods. I am particularly pleased with the cam cover bolt heads, I think they add some sharp detail.
The engine module is now done, the body is ready for wet sand and polish. I have received my seatbelt order from Scale Production so it's full steam ahead!
Regards, Steve.
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The engine looks superb buddy, you can almost hear those 12 cylinders"growl".
PS. See you at Hinckley?
Atb,Alex

Nice engine work! I pretty much had this kit written off as an unbuildable lump but you guys efforts have me reconsidering it...

That looks absolutely outstanding, Steve. I think you're right about the bolts adding a sharp touch...and I think you're rather better at this wiring lark than me! I see you have your driver ready... though I gather he's a bit difficult to work with, and there's no cassette player in the beast for his bagpipe tapes...

all the best,
Matt

Yep, Stig is currently wearing a nice coat of Halfords White primer. I am hoping he won't be difficult to work with, he certainly doesn't say much lol. I am having a good think about how to do his visor with the blue black hues.
Thanks for the kind comments on the wiring. It may look strange to have the fuel lines going where they do but the trim panel hides this when everything is together.
Cheers, Steve.

Finally got the Jaguar finished and will post in completed section.
Looks great on the shelf next to my D type. I have the K&R C type as well, this is a bit different being a curbside with a resin body. Looks like a nice kit so we will see if I can make a good job of it.
Regards, Steve.

:eek: Wow, I was looking at this kit and metal kits in general without finding much info about it, now I can see a bit clearly by the work you have done... Superbe... Could you please keep me informed of your results and give me some info, feedbacks on those kits, what and where to buy and cost, etc?
Regards
Vincent

I had missed this construction, very beautiful kit which I did not know.

You make a work meticulous and looked even with a carpet of work used by time:rofl::rofl::rofl:, the engine is simply magnificent.

The paint is more than made a success completed even

eric

Thanks guys,
Vincent, the kit is available from K&R replicas. He also sells on ebay UK.
Steve.

Thanks guys,
Vincent, the kit is available from K&R replicas. He also sells on ebay UK.
Steve.

Thanks for that Steve... Is that stephenroff, I already contacted him on ebay... I thought it was a way to cut on the middleman but can't find K & R site online... or much documentation on the kits available.

http://www.kandrreplicas.co.uk/

I haven't seen many of the K&R kits built up although there were 2 XJ-13's on here recently.
Most people prefer plastic or resin, white metal can be more work. I certainly get through a lot of files as it is hard to clean them of white metal.
I also have the Ferrari 375 from K&R and have built their Jaguar C type, generally good quality kits but a little pricey. I used the best offer on his ebay auction for a better price.
Regards, Steve.

Thanks Steve, I'm just negotiating a few on ebay but still around GBP75 + GBP17 postage cost... They are far more expensive than any already made Franklin, Danbury bought on ebay for peanuts or even the excellent Unique Replica which some I got for only $25 (What's cheaper than peanuts???) By the way apart from giving a good result to skilled modellers, this K&R kits have practically no features... Honestly I value them as kits at not more than $50 :nono: ... but the attraction is that they are of models not to find anywhere else, as far as I know... (?)
Could you show what you have done about this kits, pictures during and after building of your different models to give me an idea... I used to make plastic kits as kid and later through a boring marriage :screwy: but abandoned them in the 90's to collect only metal as I'm not really into modelling any more apart from the occasional improvement of a cheap worse collecting die cast model 1/24... But... this one are quite tempting... :evillol:
Regards
Vincent

http://www.kandrreplicas.co.uk/

I haven't seen many of the K&R kits built up although there were 2 XJ-13's on here recently.
Most people prefer plastic or resin, white metal can be more work. I certainly get through a lot of files as it is hard to clean them of white metal.
I also have the Ferrari 375 from K&R and have built their Jaguar C type, generally good quality kits but a little pricey. I used the best offer on his ebay auction for a better price.
Regards, Steve.

Wow I just noticed this link you gave me on K&R... thanks superb,,,