Progress: Tamiya Jeep Grand Cherokee

Great kit! Suspension is fully working and adjustable with springs/screws, wheels turn and fronts steer. I recommend this for anyone, especially those that want to understand the whole idea of 4WD. Anyway here's pics:

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man, i've been lookin for this kit ever since i heard of Tamiyia. Where did you get it? How much?

11 Bucks at local hobby shop. :biggrin:

That has been sitting in my hobby store for a couple of months now. I always look at it when I go in but I wasnt sure what it would be like. After seen yours I might grab it next time in.
Oh yeah, looking good so far, keep the pics coming.

Originally posted by CamaroSSBoy346
man, i've been lookin for this kit ever since i heard of Tamiyia. Where did you get it? How much?

Have you tried our classified thread? I've had one listed for weeks.

TheSyndicate- Excellent work on the chassis! Keep us "posted' on your progress!

-Rick

gd!
can I see the pic of the body?:bigthumb:

That's the kit which I want to have for long time.:smile:
Keep us posted with pics. Very nice so far. :smile:

Nice progress Syndicate.:smile:
Mate,that kit is more rare than rockin'horse sh** here in Aus.,cant find
one anywhere.:frown:
Keep up the great work,should be nice when done...

cheers stump:aus:

SWEET!!!!! Now this'd be perfect fr my 'pimpin 4WD plan I've got :devil: too bad I can't find one in my part of Europe :(:(

Oh well- guess I should move on :(

Hi,
very nice chassis (frame)..... good work.....
Please some pics of the body.......
Thanks..
Laurent

ughhh i hate these cars....everyone at my school talks about how awsome they are....yuck....btw nice job....cain't wait to see more progress...:rolleyes:

I have to say that Jeeps are totally the choice for offroad, but that's really all I'd own one for. Thanks for the comments.

I must say, the chassis looks excellent... can't wait to see photos of the body....

Great progress.Can't wait to see more progress.

I love it !!!!, can't wait ...

For those of you wanting to see the body. Has been painted in Enamel hunter green, awaiting cleaning tomorrow and a clear coat.

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Nice job so far. Are you going with the Laredo or the Limited setup for the paint ? I think if you go for the limited color setup the cladding and the bumpers might look a little to fake. On the other hand, painting and texturing the cladding will also be difficult.

I'm goign to build the first one one exactly like my first car which was a 95 ZJ Laredo. The second one I'm going to build it after I had finished all the mods i did to it (Clear Lights, Performace Parts, Raised Suspension, Wheels, Tires...etc).

This ZJ always brings back memories of my younger years.

Good Luck

Definitely laredo. If this was a kit of a newer jeep like a '99 then I'd for sure go with limited. Thanks for reminding me! :biggrin:

Decided to give it a preliminary fitting of the body and bumpers, and as Tamiya quality, everything is fine.

Anyone know the stock height of this 1:1 equivalent? If possible I need the distance between the tire and lip of the wheelwell. I have a feeling mine is sitting too high in front, and too low in back.

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The 1:1 equivalent is about 4 and a half inches. BTW if it is going to be a laredo the bumpers shouldn't be the body color.

LOL Yeah I realized that. Time to get out flat black.. :iceslolan

Looking good! The chasis is sooo clean, you can eat off it!! :D Nice to see a different sort of model for a change!

Just luv the detailing done on this jeep especially the engine parts.

Originally posted by TheSyndicate
Decided to give it a preliminary fitting of the body and bumpers, and as Tamiya quality, everything is fine.

Anyone know the stock height of this 1:1 equivalent? If possible I need the distance between the tire and lip of the wheelwell. I have a feeling mine is sitting too high in front, and too low in back.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/241669DSC00772.jpg

Looks like the front is sitting too high up. This one has coil spring shocks right? secured by screws? Either the screw is not all the way in or you mismatched the screws front to back :eek7:

Nice to see a project from you.
Usual Tamiya kit that looks good on detail.

Looking stunning !
I love the colour choice!

Could you maybe put a close up from the engine bay, as it seems so true-to nature!

Olivier

pretty good body color and detailing so far!

Looking good! Nice to see something different.:smile:

reveller

Very nice !

the first Tamiya kit I made. you can see it in my web gallery (in my sing) but it was long time ago :loser:

Originally posted by Vric
Very nice !

the first Tamiya kit I made. you can see it in my web gallery (in my sing) but it was long time ago :loser:


Im amazed by the quality of your kit Vric. I love the website and the models. Great job on both.