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  1. 16th June 2017, 05:52 PM #1
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    Default 1941 Willys Jeep

    Now that I have settled into the retirement village I now have time to get back to model making. The wheels for any model takes more time than any other part, so they come first. The blanks were 72 x 17 jelutong turned on my metal lathe (no room here for my old Woodfast) the treads were cut with a Dremel set up on a jig I made . The tyre shape and hubs were cut on the metal lathe by scraper mode . Some photos of the jig etc attached .
    I'll see how much I can get done before we head north for a couple of months . John.
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    Thank you John, You're a true gentleman and your skills as a craftsman are something I'll always admire....
    So I got a front row seat for this build...Cheers, Peter
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    Always got a jig to add that special authentic touch. Starting off with the usual quality and hopefully this one won't be interrupted with life's challenges.
    Enjoy the holiday when you go.
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    What a great start, love that jig for the tyre treads.

    Add me to the watching list.

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    That's a craftsman right there! An honest joy to see.
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    Another great build in the making.

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    Default Great work!!!

    Love the jig,
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    Made some progress, got the chassis , springs axles, steering done in the last few days. The steering looks a bit rough but its pretty small, the king pins are only 18 mm long, all the gunk is super glue . John.
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    Chassis assembly is looking great i like it that you have made the linkage working

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    Just when you think you are a wee bit clever someone like you comes along and reminds you, you are but a babe in the woods. I find that inspiring and will watch with respect. Wonderful craftsmanship John.
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    My last post 25th June , now the 3rd week of October, where the hell has the time gone , where you get to 80 there is only about 6 hours in a day.
    Any way finally got the Willys Jeep finished . Hope you like it. John.
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    Looks absolutely fantastic John.

    Hope you had a good time up North

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    A fantastic build, love the colour contrasts of the woods. And a big thank you for the inspiration for the jig, I made one with modifications to do my half track wheels

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    "Hope you like it"...
    John, it looks magnificent, you are still one of the master craftsmen of model making...WELL DONE!
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