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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
Hosted by Darren Baker
Tamiya Willy's MB (first model after 6 years)
TigerEP1
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Massachusetts, United States
Joined: January 14, 2011
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 07:03 AM UTC
So i have had this thing for a while now and since like armors i have never built a jeep i am kinda winging it.

I wanted to make a recon jeep that looked like its seen tons of field work, and very little maintenance other than to keep it running etc. I am attempting a rusted frame etc and i hope that i am doing OK with it.

The pics will show where it started and where I am at at this point. Lots more to do but wanted to share

Oh and the entire thing is hand painted.












































Thats it so far, sorry for all the photos!

Thanks,
Dave

ltb073
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 10:48 AM UTC
Dave, Don't be sorry the pictures and your jeep are looking great welcome back to the hobby and to Armorama
TigerEP1
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:57 AM UTC
Thanks Sal,
Its been a really fun project so far! I'll have more soon =)
retiredyank
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 12:04 PM UTC
Outstanding. Simply amazing build you have there Dave. I abandoned hand brushing a couple of years ago, but this is a testiment as to the results.
17741907
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 12:10 PM UTC
Looking very good for brush painting....
TigerEP1
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Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:39 PM UTC
Thank you all for the compliments makes me humble to know my work is appreciated =D

Ok so many many many colorful words and 3 broken parts later, i have added the vacuum lines for the wipers. Also noted is the toolbox added to the rear. Lines were made with florist wire.







I need a break!
TigerEP1
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Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 11:21 AM UTC
So this is still going, just been working on other things.
Got this today and it should add the level of detail i want :





Pics soon =D
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