N.O.S. Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 .... Tell me that's not ASROTURF... (Oh, jeep looking really good btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 No, it's "Tigerturf"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 great work once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The bumperettes were left to harden overnight and were then fitted to the Jeep again. Next came the hood stencilling. After a little messing around on the computer to get the sizes and spacings right, the stencils were cut and this morning were taped to the hood for painting. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The stencilling as seen here, just has one coat of paint, but will require at least one more. Next will come the oddly styled and placed star ( as seen in the wartime picture ). It appears to be one of the stars near the screen, across the hinge line, but with the addition of a solid circle around it. The hood number is the field applied style, so I'm guessing the star was done at the same time. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Time to sort the hood star. The first attempt was a paper template for a 12 inch star. Seeing the rearward location of the star in the original picture, I opted for the small star size. A shallow angle photo was compared to the wartime picture, and I realised that it was too small. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Next came segments of a larger circle to suit a 15 inch star. It was difficult to judge the star size from the original picture, and trial and error was the only way. This still didn't look right, so a circle to encompass a 20 inch star was cut ( 28 inch total diameter ). This half circle template can just be seen on top of the original template in the second picture. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Once I was happy with the sizes and positions, the star was marked onto the hood in pencil. I didn't have any card large enough to make a complete star stencil, so I sprayed the edges with a small mask, to give a slight soft edge. The star was done the same way and once dry, the whole area was masked properly with tape to fill in the rest of the circle area and star. The circle edges complete and dry. Once dry, the overspray dust seen in the middle and around the edge of the circle was brushed off. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) The star edges were sprayed next, and then that was left to dry. The circle was masked ready for spraying the rest of the white circle, and the first coat sprayed. There was one small spot where the white paint blistered, so once dry, it was rubbed down and painted again. It blistered again, not on the exposed green, but where the edge of the original coat of white was. It was rubbed down once more, repainted and blistered again! Once dry again, it was rubbed down, the area getting larger and larger each time! This time, as soon as the paint was sprayed from the can, I blasted it with a hair-dryer to flash off the solvent. After a few minutes, this process was repeated, and again until a good coverage was achieved. The whole circle was given one more coat to even out the density and it was then unmasked. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) It is unusual to see the large star in this position, but it is copied faithfully from original photos, so all the "experts" who comment in future, can be told where to insert their expertise! Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 hi steve looking at your photos your garage is very much like mine and ive noticed carpet on the wall down the side of the jeep is this to protect the jeep from the wall. or the wall from the black soot on start up of the jeep mine does this and im thinking of a way to protect the house wall from the oily soot on start up in case i ever sell the house ! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 hair dryer and bog roll a bit worrying , what else goes on in that garage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) The carpet is to stop the Jeep paint being scratched. There's just enough room to squeeze two Jeeps with about 10 inches walk space between them. When it's one Jeep and the aircraft trailer, there's about 1 inch between the wall and the Jeep, and 1 inch between the Jeep and trailer. Hair dryer to dry the paint and heat up the spray can, and bog roll to wipe the paint brush after rinsing in thinners. Edited September 6, 2013 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Another USAAF jeep here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 And another (not so far back): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Once the glass was collected, it was fitted into the frame. I used silicone rather than the original type rubber seals as the water gets between the seal and the frame and rots it out. This was evident from the repairs I had to carry out to the frame. Spacers were used to hold the glass firm up against the front of the frame while the silicone cured. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Once cured, it was a 10 minute job to slide the screen back in, connect the screen arms and to fit the wipers. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alixcompo Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 looks fantastic. Great work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 missed this thread before and just read it from the start really nice job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks guys. Every so often, I go back to the start and skim through the pictures to see how far I've come. With all the messy stuff done, I'm now on another major project; a DEEP clean of my workshop, top to bottom, roof, cupboards inside and out, contents, benches and floor. I've been on a week so far and have just about made it around the workshop down to bench level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Next will come the oddly styled and placed star ( as seen in the wartime picture ). It appears to be one of the stars near the screen, across the hinge line, but with the addition of a solid circle around it. The story I have heard about the odd placement of the star is if the windscreen is folded down, most of the star is still visible from above, which seems logical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 That's true for the early small star, but not for this late 20 inch ( 28in circle ) star. Only a portion of the circle can be seen with the screen down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Been a while since I updated this as I've been busy with other projects. I did go for an engine start back in October, but a poorly battery ( an old spare ) and problems getting fuel prevented a run. The pump didn't have a primer which was causing all sorts of problems getting fuel to the carb along ten feet of empty lines. Since then, I've fitted a replacement pump with primer. I just bought a new battery yesterday, which is now on trickle charge to top it up before fitting. I also had the Jeep outside for a few pictures recently. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Today, the Worthings seat cushion set arrived, and was fitted this afternoon, along with the spare wheel following the arrival of three spare wheel nuts recently. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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