Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (Job Log)

1
July 5, 2022
Water washed.
2
July 5, 2022
The gate was removed and sorted by color to be painted.
3
July 5, 2022
The body was painted black on the inner surface of the body to prevent light from penetrating after scratching the panel line deeply and cleaning the surface. (Vallejo Mecha Primer)
4
July 5, 2022
I didn't intend to remove the protrusion, but I removed it because I thought it would bother me.
5
July 5, 2022
The antenna support on the side was also removed.
6
July 5, 2022
I measured the size beforehand in case I lost it.
7
July 5, 2022
Then I drilled a hole and inserted an insect pin.
8
July 5, 2022
Body part: White surfacer
Wheel: Silver
Engine parts: Flat aluminum
9
July 5, 2022
Body part: Gloss white
Wheel: Tamiya enamel X-18 (not XF-1)
10
July 5, 2022
And wiped with the 'Finish Master'.
11
July 5, 2022
Done.
The rim edge of the actual car is also silver, but I only wiped the inner star(?).
12
July 5, 2022
I planned to paint the body in 4 different colors, so I did the first masking.
13
July 5, 2022
1st. Done.
14
July 5, 2022
I masked once more and painted the next color.
15
July 5, 2022
Finally, mask once more and paint in black and It's done.
16
July 5, 2022
Need to fix.
17
July 5, 2022
Need to fix.
18
July 5, 2022
If the parts are painted separately, there may be a difference in color, so because the door was temporarily fixed on the body and painted, the paint penetrated through the gaps and the marked part was messy.
There is a possibility that the car will be completed with the door removed, so it is better to fix it neatly.
19
July 5, 2022
Masking again to cover it with white...
Since this next process will be coated with clear, decals were also applied in advance.
20
July 5, 2022
Done.
The marked hinge can be solved by lightly painting it with a brush.
21
July 19, 2022
Clear coated. (twice)
22
July 19, 2022
I need to fix it...
23
July 19, 2022
Cleanup.
24
July 19, 2022
Final clear coated.
25
July 19, 2022
The calipers were painted with gold markers.
26
July 19, 2022
After the sheets are painted 'Chrome Orange'...
27
July 19, 2022
Masking...
28
July 19, 2022
Both sides of the headrest were painted with Tamiya markers(XF-1).
29
July 19, 2022
I applied 'GSI Smooth Clear' to adjust the overall gloss.
30
July 19, 2022
Painted with colorful clear.
31
July 19, 2022
Painted with 'Black Surfacer'(Flat Black).
32
July 19, 2022
No holes in the muffler end, so I have to drill them.
33
July 19, 2022
Left: Black
Left Middle : Metallic gray
Right : Silver
and I used 'Tamiya Weathering Master'
34
July 19, 2022
I painted Musou Black(this is like Vantablack) in hole of muffler end.
35
July 19, 2022
Sandpapering and Rough compounded.
36
July 19, 2022
Polishing done. (Tamiya fine compound)
I usually like polishing, but this time, for some reason, polishing was not enjoyable.
So I just polished it up and finished it.
37
July 19, 2022
Painted with hand brush.
Vallejo mecha black primer, silver(063)
38
July 19, 2022
Easy detail-up for dashboard with PET package.
39
July 19, 2022
Pour woodworking glue diluted with water between the gaps.
40
July 19, 2022
Now I started assembling it according to the instructions.
41
July 19, 2022
But assembly was not easy.
42
July 19, 2022
Lower body done.
This link is movable suspension work. Youtube Video
43
July 20, 2022
Interior done.
44
July 20, 2022
Interior done.
45
July 20, 2022
Each fender consists of two pieces, so it is better to assemble it firmly in advance.
46
July 20, 2022
Attach the fender to the side plate, and stick the silver foil sticker to the marked.
47
July 20, 2022
Hi BMO~
48
July 20, 2022
The side plates were attached to the interior.
For future assembly convenience, it is necessary to secure it very firmly with time to spare.
49
July 20, 2022
In the process of attaching the roll cage and windshield, parts such as fenders eventually fell off.
50
July 20, 2022
Rear done.
51
July 20, 2022
It was stand up to adhesive the wiper. surprisingly It very well stay in this state.
52
July 20, 2022
Headlight : Liquid chrome marker.
Winker : Silver foil sticker.
53
July 20, 2022
Attached.
54
July 20, 2022
After stretching the black runner, cut it at an angle to make a windshield washer fluid nozzle and attach it.
55
July 20, 2022
Finally, After combining with the lower body, put on the antenna and various covers to complete the work.
After combining with the lower body, put on the antenna and various covers to complete the work.
56
July 20, 2022
But, it was impossible to assemble it densely by attaching it like a temporary assembly. Even the front passenger door interfered with the B-pillar, so the door could not be attached.
57
July 20, 2022
Removed all.
58
July 20, 2022
Good~
59
July 20, 2022
Finished.
60
July 20, 2022
Finished.

Comments

18 5 July 2022, 07:26

István Szücs
Great start, I'm watching.

5 July 2022, 08:25

Robin (WhiteGlint)
👀

5 July 2022, 08:43

MS K
Thanks István Szücs, Robin 🙂

5 July 2022, 11:38

Brandon H
Cool! Gotta follow the rest of this one, excited to see how it will turn out!

5 July 2022, 21:14

MS K
Thanks Brandon. I'm enjoying your 122sd WIP 🙂

6 July 2022, 02:55

Brandon H
Glad to hear, hopefully I'll have more to share on that very soon. I'll actually be starting one of these Meng Jeeps as soon as that's done, so I'm curious to see how this kit comes together. And of course, seeing your expert skills on display is always a treat! 🙂

6 July 2022, 17:41

Dominik Weitzer
looks good so far.

8 July 2022, 07:12

Tom ...
So good, MS. Following.

20 July 2022, 04:03

István Szücs
Perfect! How did you polish? With hand?

20 July 2022, 06:16

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Very nice progress, the seats look really great. 👍

Did you fix the problem with the clear coat on pic.22 by carefully sanding it and then applying a new clear coats?
If yes it seems pretty simple as long as one does not sand the colours.
I had something similar in the past on a kit mine as well and was not sure what to do.

20 July 2022, 06:46

MS K
Thanks Tom ...
@István Szücs - Yes, I used my finger with microfiber cloth.
@Robin (WhiteGlint) - Yes, after pic.22, I did clear coating again and sanding + compounding.

20 July 2022, 13:27

István Szücs
Thank you for answering. The result is awesome, I like these happy colors, looking real good!

20 July 2022, 13:41

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thanks!
And it came out great. Beautiful result!

20 July 2022, 19:59

Bill Newcomer
That is pretty cool. I like the blue highlights

21 July 2022, 02:12

MS K
Thanks Bill Newcomer

21 July 2022, 02:39

Brandon H
Looks great!!

21 July 2022, 10:42

Dominik Weitzer
well done - looks great!

21 July 2022, 11:31

MS K
Thanks Brandon, Dominik
@Brandon - It looks like you are almost at the finish it too. Good luck to the end.

21 July 2022, 17:26

Brandon H
Thanks haha, lord knows I'll need it! But yeah, great result on that Jeep, I'm excited to start mine soon!

22 July 2022, 18:16

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