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Yeah, that plow unit needs a little help. Nice mods.?

I have used the lid plastic as a backer when glueing certain pieces together (usually when scratch building parts). No glue I have will stick to it.

I have tried a used dryer sheet and have had limited success with it. It may reduce the static somewhat, but not necessarily eliminate it.

Now that is cool! Can you imagine the look on the truckers faces when that thing passes them on the highway? ?

These are my favourite tools and I’ve got a complete set of ten.? Despite a few close calls over the years, I’ve managed not to lose any of them.?

Nice job! That is one very realistic looking work truck.?

Thanks Jacob!?

Thank Mike! I think real chains are a must, even if the gate won’t open, it just looks better IMO. Thanks Larry! Thanks Bill! It’s too bad they didn’t supply an extra hood, windshield frame and tailgate with the Willys emblems molded in instead of all the surrey junk.? Thanks Gary! I enjoyed building it. Thanks Brian!

Sweet looking trucks!?

Well you seem to have mastered those black paint jobs! It looks great! ?

Lexophile" is a word used to describe those who have a love for words, such as "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish", or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless." A competition to see who can come up with the best lexophiles is held every year in an undisclosed location. This year's winning submission is posted at the very end. ... When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate. ... A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. ... When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. ... The batteries were given out free of charge. ... A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. ... A will is a dead giveaway. ... With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. ... A boiled egg is hard to beat. ... When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall. ... Police were summoned to a daycare center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. ... Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now. ... A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired. ... When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds. ... The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered. ... He had a photographic memory which was never developed. ... When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she'd dye. ... Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it. And the cream of the twisted crop: ... Those who get too big for their pants will be totally exposed in the end. ALWAYS LAUGH WHEN YOU CAN; IT'S CHEAP MEDICINE

It looked fine in the glossy finish…but the matte finish is like…Wow! It does indeed have a sort of anodized look. Is that clear in a bottle or spray bomb?

Looking great. I just started a project that I want to channel over the frame too, so I am watching with interest!??

Wow, that is a very striking colour! This will definitely stand out in the crowd…in quite a number of ways!?

Thanks Steve. Sorry to side track the thread Mike. I like what you’ve done with the wheelwell trim. I need to do that on a kit I’m working on, and will be stealing that idea.?

I have not dealt with Fireball, but Scenes Unlimited has very nice tires and the dimensions are listed on their website. You just need a set of calipers to measure your rims.

Excellent job Dennis! Just the right amount of lift in my eyes.?

My pleasure Alan!? Thanks. They were made from 1945 to 1949. More info here: https://www.kaiserwillys.com/about_willys_jeep_cj2a_history_specs

Thanks Everyone! I started it to have something to putter on in between other projects and became a little obsessed with it.?

Yeah, if you have an accident with one of those you’d likely need a tourniquet, not a band aid,?

I have not used or even seen the photo etch chains, but here is what I did with chains from Michaels. They are 27 links per inch in size.

That is one awesome looking Ranchero! Super nice clean build.?

Nice job! Very clean looking build.?

I noticed that the windshield was melted, but the bag was sealed and didn’t look melted. Turns out it looks like it was stepped on at some point. The box should have been a clue.? Luckily the cab and front fenders are fine. The hood suffered the worst. I’ve recently built a stock one and I bought this one with the intent to hot rod it anyway…so it may get a hood or not??

This is the MPC Godzilla kit built as a Civilian unit. It’s a fun little kit although not highly detailed….so I added some of my own.? The winch is from Olsen Bros. and the color is Mr. Hobby Russet. Thanks for looking. All comments appreciated. Build thread here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/167864-jeep-cj-2a/?tab=comments#comment-2520527