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This was built and RC converted before I got it to a very high standard however I wish to take it to the next level.

I started with the wooden slats these are steering sticks from the Greggs tea room chain (McDonalds was to bussy ), I poped a donation in there collection box and promptly left with a hand full I had to reduce the width to 4mm and make a join but this will be under the seats.

As you can see from the previous pictures I have altered the front seats. I removed the solid back and rounded the frame, I also added the two lower cross members . The bars were added to the rear , made from ear cleaning bud sticks. I have seen Kubels with the solid bars and springs. Just need to do the bottom and make the cushions. I bolted the seats to the tub.

I next added the reflective sleeves to the head lights . These are from a childs toy torch from Poundland . I had to scrap out the inside of the stock light so the sleeve would fit and also alter the sleeve . There should be room for a small led . I will also add the missing detail.




Altered headlight


Reflective sleeve and stock lens

I have had a play at the canvas head light black out slit covers . This is a first attempt they are still missing there tie ons.

ooooooooooops another one



I snapped this up quick , the guy didnt get chance to post a pict

I have re made the seats with home made springs . Not 100% accurate but the areas you will see once the cushions on will look ok . I should of cut out the piece on the front lip and rounded the frame like I did on the back . But once the cushions on it will be hidden. I got to the last spring on the bottom and the cross member at the rear came of So I drilled out each end and pined it in as well as gluing it . It wont move now.





Ps I think Im going to cut out that front lip its bugging me now

This is the re worked front seats and now with cushions . Ive just got to re do the tie ons.

Here is a picture of the stock Dragon Kubelwagen seat not bad but cushions look over sized. And bellow same seat altered.

Excellent work Andy. Well done,the floor slats look great as do the seats.

Hi Blake thanks mate , typical after I got this I got another un made European one and a cheep Gravel Hound hmmmm . I might re do it in DAK colours (unless I find tryres) . My other one will be a post 43 model Kubel .

Thanks mate Andy