Jeep cj7 wip

Well first off my name is Kevin and this is the first model i have worked on in roughly 4 years. I lost interest while in highschool and I just recently had the urge to work on one so here it is. This is also my first attempt at a lil weathering. Please be kind it is a little rough.

i started by converting to a Coil suspension. There are still a few areas needed to be touched up but this is basically done.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06168.jpg

Adding the coils caused a slight lift in the front. to compensate I lifted the rear.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06149.jpg

I used soft pastels to add the weathering to the chassis and engine.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06155.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06164.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06160.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06148.jpg

good work keep it up ...nice clean pics

As a fellow "Jeeper" and someone who is "kinda" working with this awful kit, this is great. Damn good job on the weathering. Can't wait to see the body.

hey Enzo, what do you mean when you say "kinda"? I didn't find to many problems with the kit so far except for the dang hardtop, i originally planed to use it but it just doesn't fit right so i will leave it off

Body was painted gloss black with flat black interior and fenders.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06195.jpg

i used the soft pastels to dirty up the undercarriage

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06202.jpg

and here is a teaser of the finished model.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06207.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06211.jpg

The interior has yet to be finished and i will try to modify the kits roll cage to my liking

Looking good. You are doing an awesome job with the weathering!

the chassis and body weathering looks perfect, but the interior weathering is a bit too "clean", but your build looks great so far

small update:

roll cage is modified and painted

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06213.jpg

dash

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06216.jpg

im having trouble choosing between 2 seats or including the bench seat in the back. what do you think? hopefully tomorrow i can get some shots with better lighting to help show off some of the details.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06220.jpg
or
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06222.jpg

Never done a wheatered project, I like mine more on the shiny side. . .
But this one is really making me think. . . Looking really kool, man.
Keep it up!
:popcorn:

Here is what I meant - http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=700249&highlight=jeep

about 99% completed now just have a few minor details such as mirrors, taillights, and the spare tire. thanks for looking!

look at that shine.. to bad its destined to be dirty
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06231.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06232.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd292/Kevinthefridge/DSC06239.jpg

finished this today, pictures are up in the completed forum