Jeep Wrangler Brute update 9/1

[deward]

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

[Project510]

Looking good man, great idea. Deff looking forward to seeing the progress

[1930fordpickup]

Looks cool .

[Albie D]

Terrific! This is a AEV conversion right? Those are nasty, sweet build.

[Chris White]

Very cool

[slusher]

You made that look easy..very nice start..

[PappyD340]

Yes, very NICE start!!

[RodneyBad]

SchAWeeeeeeeeeeeeeT

Cab and Bed are looking Great.

[Evilbenny]

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.

[crazyrichard]

hmm cool build !

[hjracing]

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.

[Davewilly]

Very cool!

[Bill Edman]

really cool build

[deward]

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.

[Austin T]

Excellent job so far. Any plans of casting this one?

[deward]

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.

[MsDano85gt]

i'd build a copy replica of that its darn good work so far

[Wheels]

That is very cool!! It's coming along nicely!!

[blubaja]

Love this! Looking good so far.