Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Is Complete

Modeling Subjects Autos
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Thanks Lee and goldhammer! The more I look at the tires, the more I like them like that! The red springs adds a little detail to the suspension.

This was not easy to do! Adding aluminium-colored foil to the rear of the body. Too many “bumps” to work around and I ended up tearing the foil in a couple of spots. The sides was easier to do, but presented there own challenges with dealing with the rough surface.

More Wrangler to come…

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Nice work on the diamond plate.

Did the rear corners of a CJ in kitchen foil, pressed in the pattern using a pencil eraser and the wrecker body floor of the old Midnight Cowboy kit.

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Originally, I was going to use Testors Metalizer Aluminium Plate, but I was worried about brush strokes. Then I remembered the aluminium foil that I was given for another model and I used that instead.

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Looks great. I agree on the tires.

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I worked on the lights this afternoon. I drilled a 1/16th inch hole and added a piece of 1/16th inch styrene rod and left it a little long so I can detemine how I want to mount the lights later. I painted and added the side steps and the exhaust tip. While I was at it, I added a piece of styrene to the back of the winch since it was open and I don’t like leaving things open even if they don’t show.

More Wrangler to come…

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Happiness is clearcoating with NO problems! The body, rear bumper and fender flares have been clearcoated and will be assembled shortly. These parts were painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black and will be ready for assembly soon.

More Wrangler to come…

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Hi;

Now, that’s good looking. I have a neighbor with a real raised Rubicon. His springs are bright Yellow!

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My Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is complete. I would like to thank everyone who has viewed and commented on my WIP.

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Turned out great Mike! Dig the baby blue color.

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Very nice Mike!!!

Jim [cptn]

Stay Safe.

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Well Now;

That there Jeep Car is downright Purty!

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It looks very good, I really like that color on it

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Thank you guys!

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Looks great Mike. I gotta get that kit, big tires or not.

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Thanks Lee! The more I had looked at this kit, the more I wanted to build it. It is a really nice kit! I would recommend it!

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Man this is cool!! -Fantastic job!! I’m a die-hard Rubicon owner, but mine is a 4 door…you got me thinking i should build one too…just like my real one!

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Thank you SCOUT! I say go for it! Start building and let’s see what you can do!