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Post by brizio on Sept 25, 2012 7:47:54 GMT -8
It is not a full restoration, I want add and modify a few small things on this old build. The kit I started is the Willys MB from the Tamiya kit in 1/35, it was made in 1972, and is one of the worst kit ever made. The piece don't fit, above all between chassis, radiator, motor, body. Pretty much nothing fit. ;D Here some picture I toke a that time. For the engine I used the one from the Italeri kit, better made. Engine mount. Radiator detailed. Interior, with new dash, pedals and tranny cover. New firewall, blackout light details. And here all done in a little diorama. The first thing I need to change are the eyes! Wheels and chain are aftermarket parts. Rear view... Here some details on the tire, and add the water bag. Top view, you can see all the radios that are aftermarket. The idea was to recreate a communication Jeep that was used in Guam in 1943 by the US Marines. The idea that make build it is when I found that Native American were in the US Marines for do the radio communication, and get the name "Code talkers". The restoration will be only on the two soldiers, I need to redo the eyes, add some detail on the Native American, and maybe some vegetation around it. Soon I will post the new pics...
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Post by brizio on Sept 27, 2012 19:41:29 GMT -8
I'm almost done with it. I need a wood base to put under it so it will be more presentable... The label will be printed and attached on the wood base. Here I also add some more vegetation. Another view, here also you can see the necklace on the code talker. And finally new eyes for both!
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Post by techman on Oct 2, 2012 14:16:30 GMT -8
FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's always hard for me to comprehend how anyone does "detail work" on stuff that's small like that!!!!!! DJ
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 8, 2012 4:33:24 GMT -8
Already told you this Briz, but an awesome job!
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Post by brizio on Oct 8, 2012 7:34:03 GMT -8
Thank you all!!! I also used photo etch parts, like front and rear bumpers, radiator details, dashboard, hood hookand other stuff.
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