Rangie

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Gave up on the power windows for now but I did make them slide open manually, blue coating is the protective film and tape to keep them clean till I run it the first time.

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started the rear hatch

hinges first







then add glass and some detail





still need to build a latch and struts

start of the struts, paper clip and styrene tube

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Rear hatch struts







just a slight bend in the rod binds it just enough to hold open the hatch

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Been working on getting the lighting all sorted out, still need finish painting the lenses and the wiring will be ran after i get it painted. Still long way to go but it's getting there











Then for an added touch...... well click on the pic below to see for yourself.

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Metal rear bumper, still needs a bit of filing and some paint but should do the job.

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Got the roof started, it will be removable for driver changes and what not.

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Didn't get much done this weekend, motivation is fading again. I'm having a hard time coming up with a way to make the roof removable but still fit tight so that it looks right and isn't all floppy

I still need to finish the ends and install the drip rail but I did get the skin on it

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Well the magnets were to big to fit in the space I had so screws it is

The rear fits in a groove but i will fit some screws in it just for security, the front uses two metal tabs that pinch the leading edge down



I use this to remove them through the windows that open

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Few little things done today, sun visors to help hide the roof mounting tabs, and finished filling the ends on the roof just needs a few spots of filler and sand it down.

[OSRC]

That's a lot of scratchbuilding going on there - very nice work!

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Originally Posted by OSRC

That's a lot of scratchbuilding going on there - very nice work!

Thanks

So I decided to try a little color test, dont know I think its a bit to red, what do you guys think?

[ngward79]

Incredible build man ! Very creative thinking, I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this for sure.

[xjmachine]

wow that is amazing. i love the first gen land rovers. ive got to try this!

[00racer]

Originally Posted by ngward79

Incredible build man ! Very creative thinking, I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this for sure.

Originally Posted by xjmachine

wow that is amazing. i love the first gen land rovers. ive got to try this!

Thanks, after much deliberation I decided to run with the red, it's not quite right but close enough.

I got a lot done this weekend but most of it is not note worthy, tabs for mounting trim and stuff like that.

Few little bits that are not exactly 1:1 but got them off the to do list.

Gear selector



slapped some color on it



then the functioning steering wheel mounted.







Cheers for now

[xjmachine]

sweet man, how strong do you think the overall body is? like for running on trails and rocks

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Originally Posted by xjmachine

sweet man, how strong do you think the overall body is? like for running on trails and rocks

It is fairly strong, I plan to use it as a trail runner and mild rocks, it has smarties for tires so it wont be very capable but time will tell, it may fall apart the first run.

[xjmachine]

hope it doesn't! if you do it red it'll remind me of the one off top gear, the Bolivia special

[00racer]

that was my inspiration to build a RR but that was a four door and im partial to the two door. check out Dready's build for the Bolivia RR it is spot on, starts about mid page
Dready's RC4WD Gelande 2 Build

thanks for watching

[00racer]

Got the first coat of paint on and i couldn't wait to see what is was going to look like. Kind of a pointless post but at least i can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[xjmachine]

looks freakin sick man.cant wait to see the finished truck, take front pix! ;)