Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 New year, new project... This kit can be built in three option, stock, dune buggy and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Some more update... I will rebuild the snow plow attachment, the one in the kit is not realistic. Snow plow attachment that goes under the chassis. Chassis and snow plow attachments done. Another view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Off to a good start, very interesting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 This looks very nice I'm guessing this kit is the same that they also released as the Daisy Duke Jeep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 This looks very nice I'm guessing this kit is the same that they also released as the Daisy Duke Jeep? Kinda sorta. This particular kit was the first version of the CJ-5 (IIRC) and came with several options not seen in this kit since it's original issue including a half cab, push bumper, snow plow and V-6 engine. The Daisy Duke kit is not entirely correct as the the Jeep in the show was a CJ-7, not the CJ-5. Nice start on the kit, I have had this one in my stash for close to 15 years, have hesitated to build it because I have wanted to resin cast some of the parts to build multiples. I like the updated undercarriage for the snow plow, you have nailed the look correctly! I am going to speculate that you will be fixing the clumsy looking pump assembly as well, what about the lights? I'll be watching, just might get me to start on mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I loved the 1/2 cab version as a kid....would be great to have another one to use of the Daisy Duke jeep...if your not going to use yours let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Off to a good start, very interesting.. Thank you Carl! This looks very nice I'm guessing this kit is the same that they also released as the Daisy Duke Jeep? It is slightly different. This kit has a V6 engine (Dauntless), so on the side of the fenders there is wrote Jeep and under it the V6 logo. Plus you have a soft top, half cab (with opening doors), snow plow, wide wheels (for the Dune Buggy) and stock tires, for the stock tires you can chose two kind of wheels, steel rims or chrome. Thank you Gaute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Kinda sorta. This particular kit was the first version of the CJ-5 (IIRC) and came with several options not seen in this kit since it's original issue including a half cab, push bumper, snow plow and V-6 engine. The Daisy Duke kit is not entirely correct as the the Jeep in the show was a CJ-7, not the CJ-5. Nice start on the kit, I have had this one in my stash for close to 15 years, have hesitated to build it because I have wanted to resin cast some of the parts to build multiples. I like the updated undercarriage for the snow plow, you have nailed the look correctly! I am going to speculate that you will be fixing the clumsy looking pump assembly as well, what about the lights? I'll be watching, just might get me to start on mine! Thank you Mike! It is kind of a shame that they used a CJ-5 on the Dasy kit, also because they had the CJ-7 to use... The blade on the kit is not to bad, I think I will use it. What lights are you talking? I loved the 1/2 cab version as a kid....would be great to have another one to use of the Daisy Duke jeep...if your not going to use yours let me know... I'm building the snow plow version, and I think to use the half cab. Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I was thinking last night to make the front steering turning right and left. So I removed the front axle. Working on the right side of the axle (left on picture). The front axle finished. Back on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Beautiful job, sir. Did you make the steering linkage rom metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thank you Mike! . The blade on the kit is not to bad, I think I will use it. What lights are you talking? The kit does not have any lights for the snow plow setup, those are the ones I was referring to. Growing up there was an Amoco (Standard, actually) gas station that had a Jeep like this, except they had a 4 cylinder, with the half cab and snow plow setup. The mounting for the plow lift was similar to this kit as there was a hydraulic pump driven by the engine that supplied the power to move the plow up and down and angled left and right. Because of the push bumper, the Jeep didn't have any plow lights, just used the regular head lights from the Jeep as the plow didn't raise very high. There was a Union 76 station across the street with a similar Jeep, same plow and half cab. I am going to explore resin casting this half cab, if for no other reason than I have a couple of Daisy kits that I would like to use them on. There was a resin caster offering this half cab years ago but I haven't seen them around in 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nice work...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Beautiful job, sir. Did you make the steering linkage rom metal? Thank you Chip! Yes it is metal, I think it is more strong than use plastic. The kit does not have any lights for the snow plow setup, those are the ones I was referring to. Growing up there was an Amoco (Standard, actually) gas station that had a Jeep like this, except they had a 4 cylinder, with the half cab and snow plow setup. The mounting for the plow lift was similar to this kit as there was a hydraulic pump driven by the engine that supplied the power to move the plow up and down and angled left and right. Because of the push bumper, the Jeep didn't have any plow lights, just used the regular head lights from the Jeep as the plow didn't raise very high. There was a Union 76 station across the street with a similar Jeep, same plow and half cab. I am going to explore resin casting this half cab, if for no other reason than I have a couple of Daisy kits that I would like to use them on. There was a resin caster offering this half cab years ago but I haven't seen them around in 10 years. Meyer snow plow did not have the light on the snow plow. I think they were added a the end of the 60's. So I don't think to put them on mine. Were I grew up, there was a Jeep Willys, ex-WWII, with snow plow, I don't remember the brand. The half cab on the kit is similar to the Meyer one, but the roof and door hinges are different, I think they made so for a easy assembly. Also there was different brand that make half cab or a full hard top with different configuration. Also Jeep sold its own cab/hardtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 More progress. Snow plow arm. Snow plow blade attachment, Ready for the blade. The blade received some modification to resemble more the Meyer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 There is a lot of nice work going on here! Keep on posting these updates, they are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 there was an ancient Jeep with snow plow on it near my old house in New Jersey. It had a home made wooden cab on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 There is a lot of nice work going on here! Keep on posting these updates, they are appreciated. Thank you John! I will update soon. there was an ancient Jeep with snow plow on it near my old house in New Jersey. It had a home made wooden cab on it. Cool! The one in my town, had the frame of the cab in wood, the outside part was metal. More update. The dashboard cleaned from the steering column support. I will remake a new one. Decided to make a open glove box door... I will remake the hood hinges too. Here the stock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Really nice detayls on this Jeep! I'll keep an eye on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray J Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You've Got My Attention Also. I'll keep checking back on this one, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Thank you Guys!!! Here some more progress. Door hinges from the kit. New hinges. Inside of the door need some reshaping. Seats with new brackets. Tailgate from the kit. New hinges and lock. Tailgate on the Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 VERY NICE....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Your details are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thank you Guys!!! Here more pictures... The windshield with side corners and hinges. Adjusted roof and added the front part. Body painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looking very nice! Should be a beauty when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Looking very nice! Should be a beauty when you are done. Thank you Mike! More progress... Snow chain, I don't know how many links flew around the room... But I was able to make 4 snow chains. One snow chain on the tire, it fit pretty good. All four tires. What a pain... Chassis painted. Rolling chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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