Taffy Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Completed the Jaguar E-Type Only minor modifications such as painting the shock absorbers red and chrome (front and rear). Painted the engine block gold and black (inspired by another builder). Also painted the disc calipers gold. Was not happy with the electrical distribution/fuse box lack of cables, so added some black and red cables (30cwg wire). Again inspired by other builders, I flocked the cockpit floor, seat back and transmission tunnel. also flocked the boot, including the carpet inlay. Finally, I was not happy with the front light cable routing, therefore, I routed the cables via the bonnet hinge, then cable tied to the engine frame towards the rear. Looks a lot neater then cables just dangling around the engine bay. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknstang Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The build looks great and the mods made a big difference. I need to go back to mine regarding the front wiring and like your idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I like what you did there and I see I'm not the only one with the problem... the statically charged flakes really stick everywhere. I still don't know how to solve this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellbau Schwaben Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very nicely done..It's the little things that make it....Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellbau Schwaben Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, keramh said: I like what you did there and I see I'm not the only one with the problem... the statically charged flakes really stick everywhere. I still don't know how to solve this? I flock without static electricity... I paint the area to be flocked in the same color as the flock. Then I sprinkle the viscose flock material into the wet paint. Wait two minutes and tap off.. Seal with hairspray... Take a look at my German construction report from the Jaguar... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Hello, I work in the same way, i.e. without electrical aids. The self-charging of the flakes is that it sticks everywhere. I didn't know about the hairspray to seal it and would like to try it, maybe that's the end of the little threads hanging everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 I didn't use any electrical aids. I applied a thin layer of PVA glue to the item, then sprinkled the flock over the items until fully covered. It just seems to linger onto other surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellbau Schwaben Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 11 hours ago, keramh said: Hello, I work in the same way, i.e. without electrical aids. The self-charging of the flakes is that it sticks everywhere. I didn't know about the hairspray to seal it and would like to try it, maybe that's the end of the little threads hanging everywhere. Yes, try it... I only do it like this and the flock is then also hard and protected.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknstang Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Thanks for the valuable tips. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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