This will be my 3rd Cj, the first one was destroyed in a move a few years back and the second one was my frist attempt at weathering. On this one I wanted to try something new so I'm going to attempt working leave spring suspension.

Mock up of ride height and tires i will be using.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture006.jpg

Custom cage built with .080 styrene rod.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture008-1.jpg

It works!

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture020.jpg

The rear flexin a little bit.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture023.jpg

Some work done to the chassis, It is almost ready for paint.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture029.jpg

and one showing the stinger.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/cj/Picture036.jpg

Looks like a wonderful 4x4 Jeep! I like your work so far, can you share your spring making technique?


Good work,
TW

Here is the tutorial i used to make the suspension.

http://public.fotki.com/modeljeeper/models/working_leaf_suspension/

thanks for looking

Thanks for the info I have it saved now!


TW