deward Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Yes it is another rubicon kit. But this one is different. First off here is what a brute looks like. I Started with the body and chopped it up I then built the bed from scratch. I then built up the back of the cab from sheet styrene, The roof started out as a cj 7 roof but i cut it up to fit. This is where I am now, I need to build up the doors to match the 1:1. I would also like to open the hood and throw an engine in there. But if I do that then I might as well Scratch build the frame. Does anyone have recommendations on size of styrene for the chassis? Edited September 2, 2013 by deward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project510 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Looking good man, great idea. Deff looking forward to seeing the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Looks cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Terrific! This is a AEV conversion right? Those are nasty, sweet build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 You made that look easy..very nice start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Yes, very NICE start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 SchAWeeeeeeeeeeeeeT Cab and Bed are looking Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbenny Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Too bad Jeep didn't make this a production model. I think they would make a killing. Great job so far.You have inspired me to make a similar build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 hmm cool build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Wow, cool project! I been thinking on build one by myself long time ago, you are building this the right way, great scraht build skills. I'll keep an eye on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 really cool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deward Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I finally got some more done with this one. I cut the top half of the doors off of the revell cj 7 and made them fit. I built up a roll cage, I might add more support bars later. I lengthened the kit frame to match the new wheelbase. Next up will be to prime the body and make the suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Excellent job so far. Any plans of casting this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deward Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Excellent job so far. Any plans of casting this one? No plans for casting, I've never used resin before and I don't think this is accurate enough to copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 i'd build a copy replica of that its darn good work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That is very cool!! It's coming along nicely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Love this! Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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