walt francis Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Now if it were me I would have to go with the primer look,but then i like the idea of the box art paint job too....It just looks mean and nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Perfect. Love the look. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Too cool, Ira! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) This Willys makes me grin every time I see it. You gonna' put an over-sized drag chute & wheelie bars on the rear Ira? Thanks Don! I am going with a Custom Style; Frenched Headlights, Frenched Bullit Tail lights, 6 Carbs with Tall Stacks, 4 Big Exhaust Pipes in the Rear and a recessed License Plate Housing. Edited December 3, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 turning out nicely Ira...some of your stuff makes me giggle!! lol Thanks Dick! Me too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Now if it were me I would have to go with the primer look,but then i like the idea of the box art paint job too....It just looks mean and nasty. I know what you mean, I was thinking about going with Grey Primer and Flames!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Looks better already, now when it's in primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Perfect. Love the look. Keep it going. Thanks Dr.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 leave it in permer gray and thats the willys from that movie with a big blown hemi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 It reminds me of those little animated cars from the Chevron gas station commercials! Excellent bashing work. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Too cool, Ira! Thanks Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Looks better already, now when it's in primer. Thanks Hans, Glad you like it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 leave it in permer gray and thats the willys from that movie with a big blown hemi Thanks for the suggestion Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 I found some Great parts for Willys Deal! The Carbs with Stacks are from the AMT 25 "T". I found a new set to replace the carbs from the parts box... they were a little rough. Frenched Headlights from Mark G at the Model Museum. Frenched Bullit Tail Lights from Mark G at the Model Museum. This should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) These are real nice parts... Installing the Frenched Headlights went very smooth. I removed the peaks from the front end and fenders to blend the Headlight Housings into the fenders. I also cut out a space in the hood for the Six Pack Carbs... Edited December 3, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 I used a circle template and marked two circles for the new tail lights. Then I opened them up with an X-acto Knife and rounded them out with a file. I set the housings up horizontal with the bottom of the body rather than following the body contour, so the lights will also set horizontally instead of pointing upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Cool! this is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 What type of putty do you use for your body work? bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Cool! this is awesome! Thanks! Glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) What type of putty do you use for your body work? bobthehobbyguy I use Evercoat Metal Glaze for big jobs, Bondo Spot Putty for medium jobs and Squadren White Putty for interior work & small jobs. Edited December 4, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) I glued a piece of sheet plastic inside the hood, just big enough, to cover the cut-out. Here is a test fit with the Rat Rod Carbs...its a Great Fit!!! These "test fit" carbs will be replaced with new carbs later. Edited December 5, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Willys Deal will have 4 Big Exhaust Pipes coming out the rear! I use headers from the Groovy Grader kit for the pipes. I cut out a slot for the pipes with an X-acto Knife, files & sandpaper. Here is a quick Mock-up! Edited December 5, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Willys Deal looks great! I think, body shapes are just correct, and all of the body modifications are done really nicely. Can't wait to see some color on it. What's X-Acto? I've heard that used many times, but never understood, what it is. Or how does it look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Willys Deal looks great! I think, body shapes are just correct, and all of the body modifications are done really nicely. Can't wait to see some color on it. What's X-Acto? I've heard that used many times, but never understood, what it is. Or how does it look like? The most typically used hobby knife here. Usually with a metal handle and takes interchangeable blades. Available in different sizes with a variety of blades and handles. Here's a kit version... Edited December 5, 2011 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 The most-often used hobby knife. Usually with a metal handle and takes interchangeable blades. Available in different sizes with a wide variety of blades and handles. Here's a kit version... W-O-W, I haven't seen that kind of knives. It would be great to have one- needs to ask for X-Mas present. Probably I will not get one. Thanks for the description, Skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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