Fixing the issues - *New* Revell Jaguar E Type 1/24 scale Roadster

In this episode I’ll point out the fitting issues with the new Revell E Type Jaguar Roadster. Later in the video I show how I fix those issues in preparation for the first coat of primer.
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Thanks, James

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I like how the primer fills the low spots. I’m gonna get some, cause it looks like it’s gonna be easier than the fillers, and puttys that I’m currently using. Thanks again! 👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Glad you enjoyed the video. The liquid primer works very well as a light filler.

[@cruzer2123]

Gotta thank you so much for these videos my friend, they really help out a lot. I have two of these kits, convertible and hard top and just ordered some really nice 3D wire wheels for it. Will definitely go back to these videos when I am ready to build mine!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Absolutes my friend, my pleasure. The best tip I can give you is to make sure the under hood bracing is tight and straight. It’ll make the front end fit better.

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

James your doing a great job fixing all the issues and I like the magnet idea!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much Shawn, I appreciate your support of the channel. I have a good feeling about his kit 😁

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

@@ScaleModelExperiment your welcome James!

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

Looking good. It will be great when you get it in paint. Fixing those low spots is way more than I ever do with my kits. 😂

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Spencer, I just couldn’t leave those low spots, they would mess with the reflection on the finished body😁

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

The canopy glue is great for mock up but the old white and black bottle was better gripping the smaller red is ok I did get this kit good to always watch someone else build it before me lol good update james

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Jeff, the canopy glue I bought works good. I didn’t know there was another formula. I appreciate your support😁

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

@@ScaleModelExperiment it’s under the same name but I think they played with the formula.

[@jodyblackwell9012]

its a revell enough said

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Haha Jody, I’m already looking forward to my next project and I’ve just begun this one.😁

[@cratecruncher4974]

Even after several years the abysmal quality of this "modern tooling" kit still disappoints me. The Heller kits from the 80's are still around in quantity and FAR superior in accuracy and quality.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

The Revell isn’t a bad kit, it just needed some attention. Builds nice. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cratecruncher6687]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I restored a '64 Series I E-Type and know these cars much better than most people. I've built the Gunze 1/24, the Heller 1/24, and the Revell. The Revell is the newest of the lot and far inferior to the other two kits. In fact it isn't much better than the original US Revell kit tooled in the '60s.

[@onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

Cant wait to see the final product. Can you post a link to those tiny magnets.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Here you go: MagNetSol Magnets + Drill Bits Combo Pack (100pcs 1/16 x 1/32 inches Magnets + 1pcs 1/16 Drill Bits) www.amazon.com/dp/B074SYK3H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MGMQYMSSW7QAP4205C7Z

[@onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

Thanks just ordered some.

[@MemetheJackiecat]

Good job . Very good video! I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to the next videos from you!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you TAD, I appreciate you joining my channel and kind words.

[@deanlewis8083]

I got a kick out of your pointing assistant. lol. very creative and I'm really enjoying your channel. keep it up!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Dean, my friend Bryan from BG Modelworks on KZbin made that for me. I’m glad you are enjoying the channel, thanks for subscribing.

[@unintention]

Being a British car I’m pretty certain that Revell kit fits together better than the real thing 😂

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Now that’s funny unintention🤪

[@juniorworkshop1918]

Very nice build n nice video 👋👍👍 Happy 4 💥🎊

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much Junior, I appreciate your support😁

[@alainschneider1844]

Hey You do a very good job Would You tell me the name of the company You purchase the magnets and the drill Thank's a lot et have a nice WE

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Alain, I appreciate your support of the channel. Here is a link to the ones I use: MagNetSol Magnets + Drill Bits Combo Pack (100pcs 1/16 x 1/32 inches Magnets + 1pcs 1/16 Drill Bits) www.amazon.com/dp/B074SYK3H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P2AJ28AF38TSWBWEZJRY

[@alainschneider1844]

Ow, thank's a lot for the answer and his speed

[@oggarage9388]

Thanks ya 🤙 . Great a video showing your pre-build 🛠 ...(word right ?🤔)

[@oggarage9388]

Mock up 🤪 (remember my brain is rebuilding 🙏)

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks OG, I appreciate your support of the channel. 😁

[@bigeddie1231]

very cool update sir

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Big Eddie 😁I appreciate your support.

[@JohnPol]

Great tips on that kit

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Jon, I appreciate your support😁

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Gotta love magnets. Bummer the top fits that poorly for a new tool. I like how you put the magnet in the cowl. Your right ...they like tweezers. Don't ask how I know. Excited to see future progress. Nice work James!!! I'll be watching

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hey Mike, I actually bought special tweezers that wouldn’t magnetize but they did anyways. I’ll paint the up top anyways just in case I decide to use it someday. I appreciate your support bud😁

[@brettsscalemodels3076]

Nice build and tutorial. I love the "point man". I plan on building one for a diorama scene. I plan on recreating a scene from the movie "Vanishing Point", with a wrecked Jaguar.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much Brett for the view and comment. Make sure to post up your diorama. That sounds really cool.

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

Awesome update James, looking good. KUTGW buddy.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Jim, I appreciate your support😁

[@wiggokarlsen2976]

Nice work, Sir!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much Wiggo!😁

[@mikesmodels2830]

Thanks for this video, for two reasons the issues on the model, and the primer trick!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hey Mike, my pleasure😁. Thanks for your support of the channel.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Very cool bud, the jag looks like it will build up rather easily. I would totally skip that rag top and go with the boot too. the magnet trick is a great idea too!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Bryan, I hope that when you build your hardtop that you can use the stuff I found to help. I appreciate your support bud😎

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I believe I can!! Thanks

[@pizzamanmodels9989]

Thanks for that tutorial on this kit. This particular car is one of my all time favorites. The real car had the same fitment issues on the front end as the kit. As far as the convertible top goes, it makes a beautiful car with the top down look like a platypus with the top up. Looking forward to your finished build. Stay well!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Anthony for your support of the channel. I found a beautiful reference car to replicate. I’ll share pictures in the paint episode. 😁

[@travisweeks7819]

👍👌😎🍺🍺🍻

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

😎🍺👍😁🥸

[@p.palmerpaints]

💙

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Megan

[@raymondblasee1048]

James, my dad built me this very same model in 1970 when I was 7. It was molded in white obviously the original issue of this kit. It had of ton of compounding problems with building and fitment issues and it was a difficult and precarious , tedious model to build of this beautiful car. Full of intricate pieces that broke off in the years ahead, it was built unpainted and had rubber tires. After awhile the weak hinging front end broke off and I just completely glued the front end shut , never seeing the motor again. The front end never closed properly. Its a sigh of relief that this model came into your hands and is going through a facelift getting all those problems sorted out to create a fantastic looking model in the end. As I just watched this old video now, I have complete confidence you have made this model a great one that Revell should 've done in the first place

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Ray, this new tool Revell kit was pretty good. I like the way it turned out.

[@bertholdbouman3007]

Yes, very true they retooled the kit 2-3 years ago, so this can not be the one you built when you were 7 :-)

[@zzmx5]

Great info; very helpful! I'm looking forward to building one hopefully soon. The simple Gunze kit I built recently looks really good, this Revell kit has much more detail and I got some really nice 3D printed wheels for it.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Bob, I really appreciate your support of the channel. The engine and interior are really nice in the kit. I hope to make them interesting with different hues and sheens.😁

[@zzmx5]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm looking forward to it, my Gunze is the curbside. Body was much cleaner than the new Revell kit, but very simple chassis. I have the high-tech kit to build someday. The Revell version will bridge the gap. When the coupe comes out I may use parts from the Heller racing coupe. Never enough E-Type kits, at least good ones in 1/24th.

[@corkcamden9878]

@@zzmx5 Robert, which 3-D wheels did you use? I got some from the Model Bunker from Ireland and they are really clean and on the money. They were reasonably priced but the shipping is killer. Cheers, Cork

[@zzmx5]

@@corkcamden9878 they were gifted to me by my friend & fellow ACME member Bill Cunningham who is a wizard at 3D modeling and printing.

[@derekouellette6551]

I use the canopy glue to put clear parts and chrome trim on my finished painted kits,great idea though for pre assembly to see how everything fits

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for your support of the channel Derek. I just started doing preassembly of kits last year. Saves lots of headaches later. 😁

[@zzmx5]

I like how you can pre-assemble with the canopy glue and then you can add some water to the joints and the glue re-hydrates and can be removed during disassembly.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@zzmx5 that’s a good tip Bob. I like to rip them apart like a savage! Lol

[@zzmx5]

@@ScaleModelExperiment It was something I discovered by accident, (on my Profile 24 resin Jag E Type low drag coupe), but knowing that I use it to my advantage now. Some stuff that I "might" want to take apart at some point in the future gets glued in with this, even on finished models. My latest glue has a green label, seems to be the same as the red label. Good stuff!