1998 Jaguar XKR Opentop Convertible

1998 Jaguar XKR Convertible

Model Description
Model Details
Name of Model: 1998 Jaguar XKR Convertible
Scale: 1:18
Manufacturer: Maisto
Collection: Sports & Performance Collection
Museum Number: 18 - SP125 - 24 - 03
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Description
This is a good addition to our selection of that great British range of Jaguar Sports Coupe. The colour of the paintwork, as well as the application to the model, is spot on. With no paint splatter, runs or bubbles, this shows attention has been given to presenting this model.
All panels fit well, with no excessive gaps. With all open panels opening wide to give good access to their respective parts. That pair of air scoops on the bonnet, to that Jaguar grill with badge, makes this no doubt that iconic car. All lights fit flush with the body, and with those alloy wheels shows attention to the smallest detail.
Open any of the 2 doors, and you can see the attention to detail, to show the luxury that the real SKR was famous for. Right down to soft plastic feel to the stitching to be seen everywhere on the model. The smallest detail includes the buttons that control the seats to the seatbelts. The use of that wood not only on the console, but also where the gearshift is, as well as to extend to the steering wheel. Even at this scale, they were still able to make the instruments inserts to be seen.
The engine, viewed, is perhaps underdone. While most detail of the parts of the engine can be seen and identified, more attention is paid to highlighting more parts, like perhaps a window washer bottle or those major parts you would see as if looking at the real engine.
The boot does not contain anything, but turning over, you can see the spare tire was under the boot floor. So overall, a good model. Quality paint. Good attention to body fit. Excellent attention to the interior detail. But perhaps just let down a bit in that engine detail. But it is still a desirable and worthwhile collectable model. Buy it? It’s well worth it. A 4.75 / 5.00. Robin Finlay. 04/03/2024.