discussion Did you see them coming?

[minitnkr]

How about a vertical space-saver dio. Maybe a resupply chevy under a rocky out-cropping, while the jeep is above looking for it. Ist thing to come to mind over mid-afternoon coffee. PaulE

 

[Guest]

I'm not familiar with that, I will have to look it up.

Here’s the back of the box that shows it:

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There’s more pics on the matchboxkits.org site.

But it you don’t know the kit, it’s probably not a good choice for a diorama In my case I want(ed?) to build it because I always liked that kit, due to my general nostalgia concerning Matchbox in general. Lacking that same feeling, I’d say you’re probably better off looking for another idea.

 

[scottie3158]

Here’s the back of the box that shows it:
There’s more pics on the matchboxkits.org site.

But it you don’t know the kit, it’s probably not a good choice for a diorama :smiling3: In my case I want(ed?) to build it because I always liked that kit, due to my general nostalgia concerning Matchbox in general. Lacking that same feeling, I’d say you’re probably better off looking for another idea.

Thanks Jakko, it all adds to the ideas

 

[Guest]

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I had some pictures from a man in a casbah, but they wen't like these. :flushed:
JR

 

[scottie3158]

How about a vertical space-saver dio. Maybe a resupply chevy under a rocky out-cropping, while the jeep is above looking for it. Ist thing to come to mind over mid-afternoon coffee. PaulE

Paul,

I quite like that idea thanks for the suggestion.

 

[scottie3158]

I had some pictures from a man in a casbah, but they wen't like these. :flushed:
JR

Hi John,
Thanks but do I get the feeling your pictures are best kept under wraps lol.

 

[Guest]

Paul.
I can offer no ideas really other than a Waddie, a few Palms and the two trucks getting water.
Quite sure what ever you do it will look good.
John

 

[scottie3158]

Paul.
I can offer no ideas really other than a Waddie, a few Palms and the two trucks getting water.
Quite sure what ever you do it will look good.
John

John,
Thanks I have got 3 things I am leaning towards and that is one of them. Hope you will be following along.

 

[Guest]

Scottie, how about ''Midnight at the Oasis'' ? Seriously, a light box affair. That would be a challenge.

 

[Mini Me]

Maybe a couple of camels in the background...sounds intriguing.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Maybe a couple of camels in the background...sounds intriguing.

Oh no rick did you say camels

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Maybe a dio of a dio at a musem? You could have modern day museum guests.

 

[Gern]

Enjoy!

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Is that all they could fit on there - wasn't the jeep supposed to be able to carry a quarter of a ton?

 

[scottie3158]

Sorry I haven't replied earlier, some great suggestions and many thanks for giving me some ideas to work on.

I have managed a little bit of bench time. The first thing was to work on the suspension I haven't done to much but I have removed the solid hangers and replaced with wire as they seem to be suspended on a single U shaped pin.
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Next was to replace the front and rear bumpers with the etch offerings. And finally you may just make out I have removed the solid moulded body supports for some scratched supports on the top of the chassis.

The only other major surgery with the exception of the addition of etch was to remove the moulded on fenders as these were far to thick and make some out of pewter and fit them I think they look a lot better.

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Thanks for looking

Paul

 

[minitnkr]

Metalwork is awesome! PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

..... O.M.G. this is going to be on another PLANET.....

 

[scottie3158]

Metalwork is awesome! PaulE

Cheers Paul, I must admit I am happy with the way they turned out.

 

[scottie3158]

..... O.M.G. this is going to be on another PLANET.....

Hi Greg, Thanks mate I am not going to go to overboard with the detail but hopefully just enough to make a difference.

 

[geegad]

looking forward to seeing more ive got this jeep to build so will be taking notes

 

[wotan]

Scottie

Great start sir. I really like Peter's suggestion of the night time wadi-light box jobbie. Keeping the Shep Paine spirit alive.

John