Tamiya Jeep Wrangler and Revell Jeep Rubicon Brute

Hey everyone! I doubt any of you remember me. I know there arn't many 4x4's posted here but I have always liked this forum and the amount of detail in the builds. Some amazing builds here.

These are the first models I have done since 2008. So please don't mind the sloppiness.

First up is the Tamiya, Scratch built the roll cage, 4 link on front and rear, wired engine and ran brake lines.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/jeep%20yj/IMG_0248small.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/jeep%20yj/IMG_0250small.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/jeep%20yj/IMG_0254small.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/jeep%20yj/IMG_0253small.jpg


And here is the model I finished a few days ago. I started with the new Jeep Rubicon kit from revell and chopped it up, scratch built a bed, stretched the frame, and used the roof and top half of doors from the revell cj-7 kit.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/Brute/IMG_0297.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/Brute/IMG_0298.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/Brute/IMG_0303.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/Brute/IMG_0299.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/Brute/IMG_0308.jpg

Very nice! Excellent scratch building and weathering.

Damn that jeep look sick.

That's awesome.

You did a great job on both but the Wrangler really kicks ass.

I remember you. Great builds!! I like the weathering. It's very convincing. I've never attempted to try it because I don't think I'd be very good at it. You've made it look easy.

awesome jeeps! wish tamiya would re-release some of their jeeps or even make the jk.

Love them! 4WD builds are rare but are awesome and I love seeing them here. Thanks for sharing!

I remember you. Great builds!! I like the weathering. It's very convincing. I've never attempted to try it because I don't think I'd be very good at it. You've made it look easy.

I don't think I'm very good at weathering either, but I think its easier to make a model look like crap than it is to get it to shine like glass.


Thanks a lot everyone, When I build again I will make sure to post here.

I don't think I'm very good at weathering either, but I think its easier to make a model look like crap than it is to get it to shine like glass.

I think it's quite similar, you need to know what you're doing and you need a lot of practice.
Anyway, your Jeeps are awesome!

Sick Jeeps!! They look incredible. Weathering looks on point. That scratch built bed came out amazing!

Very nice!! I love off road trucks! I have a Jeep GC in the works as well as a Hilux =)

These look great!

Rob