For my NG7 layout, I really want a modern car. Something to tell viewers that this is a model set in current times. With this in mind, I rooted around the stands at Doncaster, and came up with this from the Shell Sportscar Collection.
Now, I know many of you are realising that this is a Jaguar XJS V12, and that's not exactly modern. Looking at the latest issue of Practical Classics, they mention the car in a feature, and Wikipedia suggests that this is a facelifted model from 1991 onwards.
The trouble is: A) I didn't know. OK, I know it's not current, but didn't realise it was that old. B) There wasn't anything more modern available in my quick look around.
Never mind, it was only three quid.
Oh, and it's 1:40, not 1:43.
Still, better than nothing. I'm going to tinker a bit, mainly with a paintbrush, to make it look more toy than model.
Undoing a couple of screws in the base, and the model largely falls apart. Some of the plastic parts have been heat riveted in place, but cutting off the plastic mushroom inside releases them to future treatment.
1 comment:
I believe there are reengineered versions availble.
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