Jeepers!
Built this one about ten or so years ago. As always, I started out with the intention of a quick build but the next thing you know, it just got away from me. The trailer is an old Italeri piece that had been sitting in a spares box since the 1970s. All I could salvage of it was the bucket and fenders, everything else was scratch-built with the wheels being sourced from I cannot remember where. I turned the "Jeep" into a U.S. recon version. Shaped the front fender guards with an old curling iron that I got at a garage sale for a dollar. It is a great tool for rounding out plastic card. For some odd reason, the Tamiya Jeep does not come with the "T" latches for the hood and windscreen. I scratch-built about 30 before I got four that I was satisfied with. Tried my hand at separate 50 cal links from Mission Models. Adds a nice touch but never again! Figures are Verlinden and M&K. with the driver being the figure from the kit. It was a five month ordeal, but well worth it.
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Craig Abrahamson said on April 8, 2013
Damn...you're good! Your attention to detail is astounding..! Great work, Seamus...outstanding job! Oughta be a contender this month for sure.
Rob Anderson said on April 8, 2013
Very nice, simple, tells a story and looks great!
Jack Mugan said on April 8, 2013
Seamus...Outstanding, just outstanding.
Troy Brindack said on April 9, 2013
Fantastic!
Bryan W. Bernart said on April 9, 2013
Great details. Rich colors.
bob mack said on April 14, 2013
you make verlinden look like a piker
Seamus Boughe said on April 15, 2013
Yeah, and I did it using one of his resin bases!