WIP 1983-2001 Jeep Cherokee & Comanche (XJ and MJ)

56k_wood · Sep 18, 2023

atomspeed123 said: ↑

Hello there!

First of all, no, this is not an April Fools joke.

As many of you know, in 2017, I introduced the notorious Ibishu Blackfoot, a vague recreation of the 1984-1996 Jeep Cherokee 'XJ'. Since then, I've promised to make a no-compromise follow-up, touted as 'Blackfoot V2', which was to be the ultimate edition of the XJL74 platform. However, as duty called, and school robbed me of my time, a lack of skill, motivation and resources meant that the update never came.

In between the Blackfoot and now, I spawned an unspoken experimental vehicle called the Archer Phoenix, which was a Jeep Comanche, used to test various powertrain, texture, Jbeam and performance characteristics. In truth it never really amounted to anything, but it was a great test of what I can do when I try.

It also features a working saving odometer and a re-settable trip meter. That, and proper shift-on-the-fly 4WD with both Command-Trac and Selec-Trac cases.

Naturally, you can switch between these selections, back and forth, in the correct pattern, using T and G. No more annoying transfer case buttons like on the Blackfoot - just the press of a key, and you're in 4WD.

After that, there was yet another project that made even less progress. This was called the Prime Pioneer, and was supposed to be a mish-mash of several different 4x4s, like the Cherokee, 90-series Land Cruiser, as well as the Nissan Terrano.

The Pioneer is on the right of the Phoenix here. Beside it is a Suzuki SJ chassis, also never finished.

In June 2019, a friend from Germany spotted an old XJ 4.0 Limited, and its paint was in perfect (matted) condition to do a photoscan. Said photoscan kick-started the Cherokee project back into gear, and I set about learning to model around it during that summer. But, as the school term returned and mock GCSEs on the horizon, I was left with no time or motivation to make it happen.

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That is, of course, until now. As bad as this global situation is right now, and as scary yet boring life is at the moment, there is still hope - because on the 20th March, all schools across the UK closed - meaning I've been left with what is essentially a 12-week holiday. 12 weeks of time to make something great.

And here's the ultimate goal: Cherokee, Comanche, (XJ) Wagoneer, inch-perfect, with...

Realistic weights, performance, dynamics and driving behaviour

All models and trim levels

All colours and paint schemes

All regions and territories, including RHD and LHD

All factory and dealer parts and accessories

All special editions

Every possible function functional - this includes moving gear and transfer case levers, radios, overhead consoles etc

And so I invite all of you to join in on this epic journey to create one of the most detailed and accurate vehicle mods ever made, over at the Stuffed Crust Discord community:

Regular updates on the car will be posted there, more often than on this thread

You can ask questions and make suggestions about the mod as it's being made

If you own an XJ-body Cherokee, Wagoneer or Comanche built between 1983 and 2001, you're strongly encouraged to join and provide your thoughts and personal opinion about the car as it's being made. Owners who are willing to provide reference photos, measurements and other details will have their own personal Jeep(s) created in the game as a thank you (as your car/build progresses, your version will be modified to match)

At a time when many of us around the world are stuck indoors, this is an opportunity to have some fun and bring your Jeep into this virtual world, simply by going out to your garage or driveway, or even just by sharing stories and knowhow. Either way, by the end, you'll be able to take your car for a spin without leaving your seat!

This will not be a repository-friendly or lore-friendly car in any way, but will simply remain here on the forums. It might end up using a similar system to SergentFido's Olds Fullsize mod, with core updates on the repo but the main mod here on the thread.

Anyway, here it is right now:
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This is gonna be a long ride for all of us. But we can be rest assured that by the end, we'll have something properly awesome.

Thank you!
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YES Please! I love the cherokee!

Wassup487 · Oct 24, 2023

I’m happy that there’s still work being done on this

MC-X · Oct 25, 2023

Wassup487 said: ↑

I’m happy that there’s still work being done on this
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I'm super hyped also! I can't wait to see it complete. i bought a paid one on patreon (From a different person im sure) and it looked great but was actually not so hot. lol

LukesterIncorporated · Nov 29, 2023

Any updates yet? No worries if not

Reece Coates · Nov 29, 2023

LukesterIncorporated said: ↑

Any updates yet? No worries if not
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Don't bump threads please.

MC-X · Nov 29, 2023

Reece Coates said: ↑

Don't bump threads please.
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Don't be so stiff. I'm curious myself... It was hardly a bump.

P_enta · Nov 30, 2023

literally who cares if you bump a thread it’s not that serious

dodge 747 · Jan 12, 2024

it is 2024!!

Puzzle · Jan 12, 2024

dodge 747 said: ↑

it is 2024!!
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and the sky is blue!!

bussin.buses · Jan 12, 2024

And there's still no new progress posted...

Jackets64 · Jan 12, 2024

bussin.buses said: ↑

And there's still no new progress posted...
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Sadly atomspeed hasn't been online since May, it would seem we'll be waiting for a while.

bussin.buses · Jan 12, 2024

sue_bangert said: ↑

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If you're ever looking to sell that, tell me...

zach444 · Jan 12, 2024

Patience is key

DragonFire702 · Jan 12, 2024

That does not mean that the author will respond anytime soon. I do not have high hopes that this mod would get released.

NinjaCar · Feb 15, 2024

My dad has a 1987 Comanche (currently not running) but im looking forward to this being done. im not sure if its still being worked on but if it is it looks fun!

spraypainting · Apr 23, 2024

NinjaCar said: ↑

My dad has a 1987 Comanche (currently not running) but im looking forward to this being done. im not sure if its still being worked on but if it is it looks fun!
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my brother has two cherokee's and a comanche

spraypainting · May 6, 2024

atomspeed123 said: ↑

Hello there!

First of all, no, this is not an April Fools joke.

As many of you know, in 2017, I introduced the notorious Ibishu Blackfoot, a vague recreation of the 1984-1996 Jeep Cherokee 'XJ'. Since then, I've promised to make a no-compromise follow-up, touted as 'Blackfoot V2', which was to be the ultimate edition of the XJL74 platform. However, as duty called, and school robbed me of my time, a lack of skill, motivation and resources meant that the update never came.

In between the Blackfoot and now, I spawned an unspoken experimental vehicle called the Archer Phoenix, which was a Jeep Comanche, used to test various powertrain, texture, Jbeam and performance characteristics. In truth it never really amounted to anything, but it was a great test of what I can do when I try.

It also features a working saving odometer and a re-settable trip meter. That, and proper shift-on-the-fly 4WD with both Command-Trac and Selec-Trac cases.

Naturally, you can switch between these selections, back and forth, in the correct pattern, using T and G. No more annoying transfer case buttons like on the Blackfoot - just the press of a key, and you're in 4WD.

After that, there was yet another project that made even less progress. This was called the Prime Pioneer, and was supposed to be a mish-mash of several different 4x4s, like the Cherokee, 90-series Land Cruiser, as well as the Nissan Terrano.

The Pioneer is on the right of the Phoenix here. Beside it is a Suzuki SJ chassis, also never finished.

In June 2019, a friend from Germany spotted an old XJ 4.0 Limited, and its paint was in perfect (matted) condition to do a photoscan. Said photoscan kick-started the Cherokee project back into gear, and I set about learning to model around it during that summer. But, as the school term returned and mock GCSEs on the horizon, I was left with no time or motivation to make it happen.

View attachment 647940

That is, of course, until now. As bad as this global situation is right now, and as scary yet boring life is at the moment, there is still hope - because on the 20th March, all schools across the UK closed - meaning I've been left with what is essentially a 12-week holiday. 12 weeks of time to make something great.

And here's the ultimate goal: Cherokee, Comanche, (XJ) Wagoneer, inch-perfect, with...

Realistic weights, performance, dynamics and driving behaviour

All models and trim levels

All colours and paint schemes

All regions and territories, including RHD and LHD

All factory and dealer parts and accessories

All special editions

Every possible function functional - this includes moving gear and transfer case levers, radios, overhead consoles etc

And so I invite all of you to join in on this epic journey to create one of the most detailed and accurate vehicle mods ever made, over at the Stuffed Crust Discord community:

Regular updates on the car will be posted there, more often than on this thread

You can ask questions and make suggestions about the mod as it's being made

If you own an XJ-body Cherokee, Wagoneer or Comanche built between 1983 and 2001, you're strongly encouraged to join and provide your thoughts and personal opinion about the car as it's being made. Owners who are willing to provide reference photos, measurements and other details will have their own personal Jeep(s) created in the game as a thank you (as your car/build progresses, your version will be modified to match)

At a time when many of us around the world are stuck indoors, this is an opportunity to have some fun and bring your Jeep into this virtual world, simply by going out to your garage or driveway, or even just by sharing stories and knowhow. Either way, by the end, you'll be able to take your car for a spin without leaving your seat!

This will not be a repository-friendly or lore-friendly car in any way, but will simply remain here on the forums. It might end up using a similar system to SergentFido's Olds Fullsize mod, with core updates on the repo but the main mod here on the thread.

Anyway, here it is right now:
View attachment 648002 View attachment 648003

This is gonna be a long ride for all of us. But we can be rest assured that by the end, we'll have something properly awesome.

Thank you!
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any updates???

Hayami Kanade · May 6, 2024

spraypainting said: ↑

any updates???
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dont bump threads

Truckersteel · May 6, 2024

Hayami Kanade said: ↑

dont bump threads
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in all honesty, i don't think that was long enough to justify saying that since the last message in this thread before yesterday was on the 23rd of april (which is only like two weeks ago)

Additionally, I'm also curious whether Atomspeed has made any progress with it, no matter how small, since i've been following their projects for multiple years now.

LegThePeg · May 6, 2024

Truckersteel said: ↑

in all honesty, i don't think that was long enough to justify saying that since the last message in this thread before yesterday was on the 23rd of april (which is only like two weeks ago)

Additionally, I'm also curious whether Atomspeed has made any progress with it, no matter how small, since i've been following their projects for multiple years now.
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I don't think so, because they haven't been online in a year

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