My new hobby: Wood military vehicles

[goldneagle]

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Wow! Even has springs (stiff, but they are there) and the hogs heads and drive shafts... And the doors are even going to open? Really neat!

Sorry doors are glued in. The differentials were quite a project. Had to drill a 3/4" hole through the center of a 1" dowel. I then had to sand the ends at a 45 degree. Insert a 3/4" dowel that has a 1/4" hole in the center. Then cross drill a 3/8" hole throw the assembly for the axle shaft. Luckily they both came out great on first attempt.

 

[marchplumber]

Very impressive!

 

[goldneagle]

Fenders built and installed. Fuel tanks/steps assembled but not installed yet.

 

[goldneagle]

Got a lot done on the MRAP today. Really starting to look like an MRAP.

 

[goldneagle]

Made some more progress. Exhaust system, air filter housing and tires and rims.

 

[marchplumber]

Made some more progress. Exhaust system, air filter housing and tires and rims.

Pretty darn nice!!

 

[goldneagle]

Worked on wheels, back stairs and tow hooks.

 

[marchplumber]

Worked on wheels, back stairs and tow hooks.

Very detailed!

 

[Mullaney]

Worked on wheels, back stairs and tow hooks.

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Yep, and the pintle hook as well... Definitely detailed!

 

[goldneagle]

Got the tires and wheels done. Antennas, windshield wipers, back wall ladder and grab bars installed.

 

[Mullaney]

Wow

Got the tires and wheels done. Antennas, windshield wipers, back wall ladder and grab bars installed.

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And it even has windshield wipers too... I kept wondering what the holes in the back right was for. Now I know. You really put a lot of effort into this truck! Even the wheels - while they looked pretty good in an earlier shot - they got a little "spit and polish" here to smooth them out. Can't wait to see the finish on this one!

 

[goldneagle]

MRAP Cougar all assembled. Just need to clear coat the tires.

 

[goldneagle]

Bandsaw sled for cutting logs into boards.

 

[goldneagle]

Added another shelf unit to the shop....

 

[goldneagle]

1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow started.

 

[goldneagle]

Made some progress on the Rolls-Royce

 

[goldneagle]

Almost done with Rolls-Royce...

 

[Mullaney]

Almost done with Rolls-Royce...

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It is pretty amazing what a little sanding does for them...

 

[goldneagle]

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It is pretty amazing what a little sanding does for them...

This is what was designed before my modifications:

 

[marchplumber]

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It is pretty amazing what a little sanding does for them...

There are MANY products that could use some TLC and above and beyond attention..............

Just like you give your WONDERFUL calendars and other products, Sir!!