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hgs_notes · 02-03-2013, 09:57 PM

Not really a jimmy though. Can't afford the GMC grill, so it will have to be close enough. The jimmy isn't done yet, but getting closer. I bought this boondocker partial built model a while back. Started re-doing it last winter, but at the time I was using the model to try out different colors for the jimmy. Now I have the color, the chassis is pretty much done, so I sprayed the model with the real jimmy paint and can finish up the model anyway.

Not sure if you can tell in the pics, but I did sand the ridge off the hood like the one I built for the jimmy. I also sanded the side molding off the tub. I did not cut the bottom of the fenders though because I'm not sure what I'm doing for a bumper yet. Like I said, not exact replica, but it'll be similar. I should try to find some aluminum slot type wheels for it.

DirtyLarry · 02-05-2013, 11:31 AM

Neat!

hgs_notes · 02-05-2013, 04:03 PM

Detail painting...

hgs_notes · 02-05-2013, 11:57 PM

I finished it up today. I think it turned out pretty good. One of my better efforts anyway.

Desert.Chevy · 02-18-2013, 08:06 AM

Nice.
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justcuz · 03-04-2013, 08:42 PM

For real fine stuff I use a toothpick. I've even chewed on the end to make a little brush to paint stuff like the holes in the rear where the backup lights would be! One time use only, chew it a little, let it dry, paint and discard.

mikeLekan · 03-05-2013, 01:57 AM

nice, is it done already?

02-03-2013, 09:57 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,119	Building my Jimmy to scale Not really a jimmy though. Can't afford the GMC grill, so it will have to be close enough. The jimmy isn't done yet, but getting closer. I bought this boondocker partial built model a while back. Started re-doing it last winter, but at the time I was using the model to try out different colors for the jimmy. Now I have the color, the chassis is pretty much done, so I sprayed the model with the real jimmy paint and can finish up the model anyway. Not sure if you can tell in the pics, but I did sand the ridge off the hood like the one I built for the jimmy. I also sanded the side molding off the tub. I did not cut the bottom of the fenders though because I'm not sure what I'm doing for a bumper yet. Like I said, not exact replica, but it'll be similar. I should try to find some aluminum slot type wheels for it. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale Neat! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

02-05-2013, 04:03 PM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,119	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale Detail painting... __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 02-05-2013 at 04:10 PM.

02-05-2013, 11:57 PM	#4
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,119	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale I finished it up today. I think it turned out pretty good. One of my better efforts anyway. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-18-2013, 08:06 AM	#5
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 337	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale Nice. Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 08:42 PM	#6
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale For real fine stuff I use a toothpick. I've even chewed on the end to make a little brush to paint stuff like the holes in the rear where the backup lights would be! One time use only, chew it a little, let it dry, paint and discard.

03-05-2013, 01:57 AM	#7
mikeLekan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 4	Re: Building my Jimmy to scale nice, is it done already?



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