1:43 Starter Set - Jaguar E-Type

The real subject

The Jaguar E-Type is one of the best known British sports cars. Its hallmarks are the long front hood, the low rounded silhouette and the smooth transition into the tail, the shaping that made the car famous far beyond the borders of Britain. The engine sits at the front and the rear wheels are driven. The car was built in several series and in open as well as closed form.

What the set contains

The package is laid out as a starter set: besides the parts of the kit in 1:43 scale it also holds paints. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, with the parts on sprues. The 1:43 size is well established for collectible car models, so the finished car will fit in among other car models in the same display case.

Building and painting tips

With this shape the surface takes the most work: the long hood is one continuous gloss area on which every scratch and every sprue remnant shows. So cut the parts off a little away from the part, sand the spot flush and go over the parting seam around the body with a fine abrasive. Wash and degrease before painting. Apply the paint in thin coats with enough drying between them. Fit the chrome details and the glazing at the very end.

Who it is for

The set suits a beginner who wants the kit and the paints together, and equally a collector of classic cars in 1:43 scale. The package contains the kit and paints; glue, thinner and other tools are not included, unless stated otherwise.