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05/07/2026 8:57 pm
While I was awaiting the results of the last Jaguar auction, I noticed this little jewel at a price too reasonable to ignore. It should be on its way, tomorrow.
Another Bburago 1961 Jaguar E-Type, in green:
06/07/2026 9:38 am
How could you resist. My favourite colour.
06/07/2026 4:53 pm
..... although it's in scale, and the overall proportions look pretty good, this particular Bburago, however, is too "toy-like." I could never live with those doors. 😫 😫 😫 😫 The tops of the doors - the door frames - are stuck to the roof..... auh, no. 😥 😣
06/07/2026 5:02 pm
@chris I tried and received one. Let's just say my Pitbull has a new " chew " toy.🫣🫣🫣
06/07/2026 5:14 pm
@chris I'm not trying to be mean, I just don't believe I got one of their better versions.
Topic starter
07/07/2026 12:39 am
@david-green My partner suggested it was because I have very green eyes.
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07/07/2026 12:42 am
@chris um...Mister Moroni, there is ample space for one to create a chrome window surround and mount it to the door. It will take a bit of creativity, but I may just put that on my summer list of projects. May I assume Tamiya has chrome paint in its line up?
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07/07/2026 2:23 am
@gdh Yes, fabricating door frames would be relatively easy, but you must grind away those existing frames molded to the roof and B-pillars first. That will require precise cutting and a bit of "hand work" - filing, sanding, and shaping. Please post pics should you decide to tackle this. Tamiya does produce "bright silver." 😉
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07/07/2026 3:19 am
@chris I like the green E-type best, so I will experiment with the red one that is on the way.
I will have to see if I can remove the body from the frame, to protect the interior from my work.
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11/07/2026 9:10 am
@chris So far I have only found 'Chrome Silver - X-11,' in bottled acrylic paint.
EDIT: I don't yet know what the PS is, as far as spray or bottle, but I did just find PS-41 Bright Silver. The fun now will be to see if it is available in Germany.
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12/07/2026 7:09 am
@100ford2003 I must confess I've never heard of it. I did find Chris's suggested PS-41 but it only comes in a spray can and I only need a tiny amount for a 1/24 Bugatti mascot.
Tony Perrone reacted
12/07/2026 7:13 am
@100ford2003 I must confess I've never heard of it. I did find Chris's suggested PS-41 but it only comes in a spray can and I only need a tiny amount for a 1/24 Bugatti mascot.
It makes a ton of difference. It looks for all the world like chrome or metal trim. A steady hand is prefered!
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