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Thanks guys. I try to keep them different.LOL! Walt, I modified the body to represent a thing more than a Kubelwagen. I hope it comes out good.Very difficult task on this one.LOL! Doug R

That is killer!! I love the engine. Doug R

This is a ww2 Hasegewa Kubelwagen slightly modified to represent a class 5 open desert racing vehicle. I just finished building the rear trailing arms,battery and equipment shelf,some rear cage tie in. I will probably do the coil over resevior shocks and mounts next. I mocked it up so you get an idea of the look. Follow the link if interested in more pictures. Doug R http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/kod...amp;media=image

This is Willies crawler- it's scratch built too. Hope you like it. He is gonna to a truggy next? Doug R

Well, It was killing me so I threw some paint on the body prematurely,then I managed to drop it and stepped no it and broke the windsheild pillar. Nice one. After a quick fix,I re squirted it. This thing is very fragile body wise,especially since I cut so much of the body apart and made some of it.LOL! Anyway-the front is on it's own wheels now.Need to build shocks so I can finish the front mounts and make the rear mounts,arms and cage work. The radiator is mounted,spare mount done engine mounts,shifter tower and shifter,pedal,steering rack,......the front lower control arms have extra material where the shock will mount so don't flame me yet. Doug

Here are where I will put the done builds. Here are the first 2 done. http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/kod...amp;media=image

Here is the build I have going so far. This is a ww2 vw Kubelwagen made to look kinda like a vw thing I hope. I only have the front half of the chassis and cage so far. I would say I am 10% done. It will have coil over shocks,porsche trans,motor? chevy v-6 -porsche 6 - or a scat v-4. Has a long way to go. Doug R

Matt, I might mail you my Baja bugs? I am gonna talk to Jairus about packaging them. I don't know for sure yet. I think the subject would do well given the area you're in. Doug R

I had a wonderful time. I was floored that my Dodge won something,I almost did not bring it. I was thinking my green VW was gonna be my ace in the hole.LOL! SABA did an excellent job,I met some really great guys. I may mail a couple models for the Desert Classic.Matt Conte said he would take care of them for me when they get there? Doug R

Resin kit?? I hate the fenders on mine,I may cut it all apart and redo them like a thing. Doug R

Started project Kubel-baja today The body is a multi piece unit with a hood mounted spare. I changed the front end a little. Here is an idea of where I am going with it. Doug R New prizes added here- http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/kod...ntest%20prizes/

Styrene?? Well,do you have a train shop too? Model rail roaders use this stuff alot. I have to order online because my LHS is going out of business. RPP Hobby carries some popular plastruct sizes here-I asked him to carry some and he got it right away.LOL! http://rpphobby.com/Aftermarket%20Model%20Parts.htm I would get a catalog from evergreen and plastruct so you can see all they offer. http://www.plastruct.com/ http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/ Get yourself a good liquid glue like Tenax 7 or Proweld too. I wish I lived closer,I would just show you what I use. Maybe I will do a tutorial for TMM. Doug

Looks good Matt!! I love the detail on the camaro inside. Doug R

That's what it's all about right there Billy! Doug R

Bobby, you will do awesome.If you hit a stumble we can help you through it. Thanks for the Vee Wee btw. I will pull my styrene and parts this weekend. I plan to heavily modify a ww2 kubelwagon for a baja pre runner and possible scratch build a turbo porsche powered sand rail? Or ?? Doug

Yes,any off road inspired build is welcome. This is more about sharing and having fun then prizes. We are just trying to show that off road builders do exist.LOL! Just email me at kod38@hotmail.com. Please post your progress here too. We start building on Tues the 11th and finish November 1 06. If you need any help just ask, I can help point you in the right direction. Thanks. Doug R

4 more days and it's on. I do have some of the prizes posted here,and hope to have 3 times this much stuff to give away. prizes We have over 40 builders now with a deep pool of talent and people eager to build this genre. I hope those of you building will post lots of pictures of your progress. Doug R

get a photobucket account. It's free and really easy to use. Doug R

That's gonna be awesome. Does the cowl hood come with that kit? Doug R

Hey guys get ahold of me if you intend to build and your name or handle is not on the list. These people have all emailed me and confirmed. kod38@hotmail.com John /wagonguy Jake/bigjeepz Dave/modelman Doug/Kod38 Willie/wtsf150 Glenn/derailed David H Mr.Boyle Tom/metalhead Corey/RPP Hobby Manny/ VCG resin Kynan/splinter Mark/mahdman Jeremy N stringalation Trailbound Dan Mc climberboi512 Bobby/wildrice Richard/Modeljeeper Jackie/Mcss8788 chargerfanatic15 Steve K Don S Rick H/ UK Lee/Sandracer Steve R Theflame Bruce H Suthermutt/Billy ric1984b/Rick Bigwurmb/John J.C./little xaviar Toytundra urjustamemory/Tyler Cookiedude Chaili B Jairus Billy K Jantrix James S Dave S

WOW! Doug R

Another sweet build,I have seen this one and others in person. I like the Lowes dodge best. Doug R

I will be there. It's one of the only shows around here.Always score lots of goodies. Doug R

I put together a photo folder of off road models to give build ideas. Hope this helps. If you need to know where to find parts and supplies for these types of builds,I can help with that too. Doug R http://photobucket.com/albums/e320/kod38/B...e&test=test