Tamiya Jeep Grand Cherokee
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60 4 October 2022, 01:18
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This will be a special one for me. Finally getting around to doing a replica of my first car. I can still remember every squeak and rattle, every old car smell, every oil leak stain on my girlfriend's parents' pristine driveway. Thrilled to death that not only does a kit exist, but it's a masterfully made Tamiya kit! So clean and detailed!
4 October 2022, 01:30
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Wish they made an 84 Ford Ranger, that was my first. Looking forward to your Jeeps B !
4 October 2022, 23:32
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Of course I will watch as well how Brandon will abuse this kit. I am sitting. Let's start. 😉
7 October 2022, 17:24
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And naturally, I'm in too. First car was an 850cc MK2 Mini. I've already got the kit in my stash.
@Nigel. I've seen a Clubman resin body, out there. I managed to pick up a mini van shell, in the states. It's waiting for me, when I get there.
8 October 2022, 07:29
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@Bozzer never thought of resin parts though I should not be surprised.
Brandon are you going to replicate all the dents Dings and stains?
8 October 2022, 10:45
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Made a start on the engine parts. Transmission swap seems to be going well so far.
10 October 2022, 11:12
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Engine parts prepped! I'll probably shoot paint onto them at the same time as the engines from my other project... less cleanup and all
22 November 2022, 12:41
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cool! always nice to see building a replica of the own car. keep it up 😉
22 November 2022, 15:35
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Tired old engine is finished! Next I'll begin prepping and weathering the underbody parts.
17 December 2022, 21:42
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beautiful used engine. looking forward the rest of this trip down the memory line 🙂
17 December 2022, 22:53
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Using some time off work to get a lot done for this build. Interior tub is nearing completion.
30 December 2022, 03:00
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Thanks István! Indeed it is. It's an eerily close match to the original carpet color in my Jeep!
2 January 2023, 21:07
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That enginge looks superb, the interior is very well done. The yellow undershading is a good idea!
3 January 2023, 14:26
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Thanks István! At least I think it was oil... never did investigate too far
13 January 2023, 20:13
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Love the ice scrapper in the back, great and subtle touches which really make it and tell the story.
17 January 2023, 00:35
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Thanks Nigel! That contraption on the dash takes an input from an MP3 player and broadcasts it to the car's radio.
RIP, RadioShack...
17 January 2023, 12:39
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Radioshack wow, showing your age there!
I had a gadget which fit in the tape compartment so I could use a personal CD player in the car
25 January 2023, 10:54
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Making my way through the chassis build now. This is where most of the weathering will be.
1 February 2023, 14:47
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Chassis is coming to life now! Decals, more weathering, and suspension components still to come.
8 February 2023, 20:31
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Thanks Nigel! Weathering is becoming one of my favorite steps, great for hiding things! 😉
9 February 2023, 12:18
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great looking engine bay. Just the perfect mixture of grime and wear. Spot on.
9 February 2023, 17:23
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Thanks guys!
Undercarriage should be complete sometime next week, then it's on to the bodywork.
9 February 2023, 19:33
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Thanks bmod!!
Wheels finally on! Inching ever towards the finish line.
16 February 2023, 23:10
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Parts for the bodywork are touched up and scuffed up, ready for paint.
20 February 2023, 14:28
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Are the flat spots on the tires to make them look sort of chronically underinflated? Or do you just want it to not roll off a shelf or something?
22 February 2023, 01:16
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Work on the body is moving along nicely, only a few more colors to apply.
28 February 2023, 13:42
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Final assembly and photoshoot finished! It's been a great project, full of nostalgia. The kit was an absolute dream to build, even after my modifications. Thanks everyone for following along!!
6 March 2023, 13:11
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But Brandon....
Did you check the oil?
Excellent work buddy, love how she came out 😉
6 March 2023, 21:24
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Indeed! Added Photo #91
Cheap novelty plate on the front, and standard issue White and Blue on the rear. I was careful to get the order and slight misalignment of the "tabs" (registration stickers) excatly correct, too!
7 March 2023, 20:20
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@Nigel ... Ts ts ts. I never thought, you could ask that 😄 . I am shocked. Just joking, right?
On the other hand, I would have been thissssssss <=============> disappointed, when you, Brandon, didn't paid attention to such an important detail. 😉
7 March 2023, 23:22
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@Bob. I'd run that plate, because something smells fishy? Looks too clean, for my liking! 😉
8 March 2023, 17:42
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I was thinking the same thing, looks pretty good for being as old as it is. I thought y'all salt on the roads up there ?
9 March 2023, 00:29
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We sure do! But our plates are all aluminum these days anyway. This one now adorns the wall in my shop downstairs, so it got a scrub down with Dawn before hanging it up.
The truck itself spent most of its life in Virginia before coming up here, so it had less cosmetic rust than one would expect for a vehicle that old.
9 March 2023, 11:56
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Virginia. I saw and heard some interesting conversations in a gas station, in Virginia. Kinda made me think about how things still are, over there? However, I have to say, the Blue Ridge Mountains are the prettiest thing I ever saw! I just wasn't prepared to pay, to drive through them. You guys definitely have some wonderful country!
10 March 2023, 13:55
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Not a bad showing at Autorama... 2nd in category for the ol' Jeep, with my Merkur coming in 3rd!
4 March, 12:53
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Love your pallets
Fantastic work agen congratulations on you place in the competition
Well deserved
4 March, 13:13
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I remember the release of the Grand Cherokee and watching it come through the glass at Cobo center. beautifully done.
4 March, 15:44
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I love everyday drivers. Wish there were more. A 89 Nissan hardbody pickup, 86 ford F-100 (straight 6 please), Grand Marquis (police or not, I'm down), etc. Just saying, I've been good this year (I know there's still time to screw it up so…,. Now's the time to ask, right?🤪) Gotta say this is awesome 👏
4 March, 15:52
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He's got more bronze and silver, than the bloody Saxons, ever had!
Lol, congratulations buddy 100%
Chase your dreams, and make them become real 🙂
4 March, 20:23
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The Merkur? You might call it a Sierra haha...
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5 March, 16:39