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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 7, 2007 19:01:45 GMT -5
I decided to start on a new build before I hit the NNL in Nov. This doesn;t give me allot of time but I should be able to pull it off. Most of the front end is ready for paint and assembly. The front axle is a resin Dana 60 center with styrene tubes and resin knuckles. I am planning on have a flat gray paint job with black trim. I am going to scratch build a cnavas top for the back as well. The front suspension is going to be a 3 link with coil-over shocks. The rear is going to be a 4 link 1/4 eliptical. I have a long way to go and I hope to have more pics soon. Jake   |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Oct 7, 2007 20:59:27 GMT -5
Off to a great start. Will catch up with at the show.
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 8, 2007 9:16:39 GMT -5
Thanks Bobby.
So far everything is ready to go.
Jake
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 8, 2007 13:53:12 GMT -5
The rear is starting to take shape. This is a mock up of the rear. It still missing the shocks and arms but all the mounting points are there. I will doing some clean up before painting I am going to be spraying the frame and axles tonight. Next up it the body. Enjoy   |
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Post by ronr on Oct 8, 2007 17:49:54 GMT -5
Cool start! Can`t wait to see this in Atlanta. Ya got to look us up when you get there.
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Post by 01blueedge on Oct 8, 2007 18:03:20 GMT -5
looking good so far can't wait to see more progress
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 8, 2007 19:04:06 GMT -5
RonR, who are you going to be with? Bobby? If so I will have a table where I am selling resin stuff. Make sure you come by and see me. Yes this Jeep will be at the show along witha few other builds.
Thanks 01Blueedge
Jake
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Post by Smokin Models on Oct 8, 2007 20:50:05 GMT -5
thats sweeet
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 8, 2007 22:00:12 GMT -5
Well like most builds I get into I get impatient. It useuaslly produces good work but I tend to skip some minor details that would make the model better. Anyway the rear is assembled and painted. The front will hopefully get done tomorrow. I started on the canvas top and that is going to end up being one of the most difficult things I have ever built. Enjoy the pics guys, and stay tuned. Jake    |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Oct 8, 2007 22:55:39 GMT -5
Thats a wicked looking Jeep. Cant wait to see it finished. Ya Ronr, myself and a few others are going to hook up before and at the show. We plan to all go outto eat Friday night. If interested let me know and you can join us.
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Post by ronr on Oct 9, 2007 3:14:18 GMT -5
Jake I know what ya mean about the canvas.The tonnea for the Altered was a pain. Got to come by your booth and check out the Cool 4x4 stuff. Just come by our booth and check out the racing stuff-J&S RESIN.
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 9, 2007 18:45:51 GMT -5
Thanks Bobby and RonR. I have to drag the wife along on this trip. We have some friends that moved to Atl and we are staying with them Fri so i won't be able to make it. I will see you guys Sat morning.
RonR - I will come by the booth to say hello.
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Post by 01blueedge on Oct 9, 2007 20:40:42 GMT -5
still looking good I am going to have to try to make a model with working suspension
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 29, 2007 16:30:51 GMT -5
Its been a while but I am still working on this one. The front suspension is glued in and I am finishing up the details in the bed. This canvas top was a lot of problems but I am happy with the results.   |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Oct 29, 2007 18:24:02 GMT -5
Looking good Jake. Cant wait to see it in Atlanta.
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Post by ronr on Oct 30, 2007 19:04:55 GMT -5
Looking Cool Jake! Got to talk with you in Atlanta, I picked up a Fall Guy kit the other day and , thinking about doing a wild suspesion deal.
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 30, 2007 22:56:55 GMT -5
I will be there, and we can talk about anything you want.
Jake
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 31, 2007 1:39:40 GMT -5
Well the body is painted and most of the detailing is done on the outside. I was torn on the color so I grabbed a color I had and went with it. It is growing on me the more I look at it. The flat black trim really makes the difference. Anyway I figure I should get it done by the end of the week. Thanks for the comments so far. Jake    |
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Post by bigjeepzz on Oct 31, 2007 20:54:53 GMT -5
Last update until after the show on Nov 10th. Here are some updated pics. I just finished the terrain for the build. I still have some more work to do but I am starting to wrap it up and weather the model. The stuff in the back is just placed there for the pics. I have plans for each item you see. Jake   |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Oct 31, 2007 21:39:39 GMT -5
Awesome Jake. Will be looking at it in Atlanta.
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Post by bigjeepzz on Feb 16, 2008 12:16:43 GMT -5
I never posted the final pics of this build sorry. If some of you have been wondering I am still around just busy.    |
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