Tomb Raider Jeep Rubicon -- Chassis update --

[BigSki]

Not sure how I missed this, it's a great build just like the CJ6 ! I love the front axle idea, very creative thinking.

[gsrcivic]

this is a awesome build man keep up the great work

[salmonfacesalad]

That sucks about the windshield crack, have you considered using clear styrene to replace the cracked one?

[AxialJeepster]

this thing is crap. Im just jealous ......

so amazing, nice job on this one. best TJ by far on RCC. imo.

I have a spare windscreen if you need one. its not cracked and has the rubicon decal not the newbright one. Ill send it your way if you need it.

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by maxxdrive

All I can say is awesome!

Thank you

Originally Posted by BigSki

Not sure how I missed this, it's a great build just like the CJ6 ! I love the front axle idea, very creative thinking.

Thanks Ski...trying to get this one done so I can go back to the CJ6. Problem is, I've got another one already laid down on paper and ready to start. Just too many running through my head.

Originally Posted by gsrcivic

this is a awesome build man keep up the great work

Thanks...

Originally Posted by salmonfacesalad

That sucks about the windshield crack, have you considered using clear styrene to replace the cracked one?

Thanks...yes I did, but I like the fit of the NB one. I'll just live with it.

Originally Posted by AxialJeepster

this thing is crap. Im just jealous ......

so amazing, nice job on this one. best TJ by far on RCC. imo.

I have a spare windscreen if you need one. its not cracked and has the rubicon decal not the newbright one. Ill send it your way if you need it.

Thank you...appreciate the offer for the new windshield. I would love it, just concerned about cracking another one trying to get it in. These are pretty tight fit, besides the one I cracked is only partially cracked, not completely in half. I will just run with it for now, plus you can't see it when it's moving anyway.

Working on the finshing touch's today and will post later tonight, so check back.

Thanks all for your fabulous comments, much appreciated.

[Rok Out]

This jeep is looking awesome

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by rockon71

This jeep is looking awesome

Thanks...



Progrees for today...body is up to 99% complete. Need to do the light bar and a couple of little details,
but the body is just about there, so I decided to mock it up on the chassis. I think it looks awesome!

So on to the pics...









I've been lookin real hard at these for this one.

[team3six]

I am highly impressed on this. Dibs if you sell it.

[Bulldog]

Oh Yeah!!!

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by team3six

... Dibs if you sell it.

It has crossed my mind, I just want it completed the way it should be first. We'll see.

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Oh Yeah!!!

I was thinkin the same thing Bulldog when I set the body on it.

[Bulldog]

I say Yes bigtime on those wheels!!!

[heinie_21]

[kaneohecrawler]

This is sick! Great job. I love a good tj build!

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by 58_Willys

I've been lookin real hard at these for this one.

...and here's what I got from the PO yesterday...


Also started working on the front bumper...I think I need to get some heavy sheets for the lower section. Currently, I'm using .015 but I think I need .025, cause the thinner stuff seems really flimsy. I am going to try to see if my LHWS has some heavier sheets. I have another sheet of .035 but that seems way to heavy for this and bending would be a bear to get it right. Here's my progress so far.




...not really sure how this is going to turn out. Any suggestions...?

[Full_Throttle]

Phenomenal job on this. Truly one of the best builds on here. Amazing!

[Dam]

I'm lovin' this. Great work on the Rubicon........ Nice one

[Modbug]

Keep doing what you're doing, looks great.

[58_Willys]

Here's what I did today...
Resized the Prowlers and installed the shiny new "shoes".
Here's the tires. The original size on the right(95mm) and the new on the left(85mm).

Here's how they looked with the 1.9s...

...and now.





These new rims are awesome looking, except they widened the look by about 1/4in on each side:banghead:, oh well. That's all for now.

[Bulldog]

Nice work on the wheels and tires! Looks perfect!

[BigSki]

Impressive drawing and layout work on the front bumper.