Brizio Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I started this kit little over 6 years ago, and maybe is time to go back to work on it. Body assembled The hinge on the hood will be removed. Some more work on the body. Test fitting the chassis. The front axle will be replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'm not familiar with this kit but it looks interesting. I take it you're going to create a more realistic hood hinges ?? The body proportions look perfect and a very nice drive train. I'll enjoy watching what you do with this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I too started the same project but using the MPC jeep kit as a base, swapping out the front axle for a beam. Sadly I found the task of masking up the two tone paint scheme and tackling a realistic Surrey top ( the MPC kit includes one) rather daunting and back in the box it went.Good luck with the build, I will be watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm not familiar with this kit but it looks interesting. I take it you're going to create a more realistic hood hinges ?? The body proportions look perfect and a very nice drive train. I'll enjoy watching what you do with this kit. I haven't decided yet about the hood hinges. Maybe without hinges. I build this kit different times and it is pretty nice, the only thing I wish, is that the tire/wheels should have been slightly bigger. Thank you David! I too started the same project but using the MPC jeep kit as a base, swapping out the front axle for a beam. Sadly I found the task of masking up the two tone paint scheme and tackling a realistic Surrey top ( the MPC kit includes one) rather daunting and back in the box it went. Good luck with the build, I will be watching your progress. Agree with you, masking the top is quit a bit of work. I was thinking to use some fabric for it. Thanks Stuart! Can't wait to see more. Thank you Marty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Some work on the windshield, The Surrey had a Civilian Jeep (CJ) like type of windshield. And glued a CJ form a CJ-5 windshield. It needed to be narrowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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