HOLMES55 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Here is the kit I started with The front end was too low and the wheels sat back to far. I raised the front end and moved the wheels forward. The rear differential was mounted to quarter elliptical springs and did not look sturdy enough so I replaced them with leaf springs. I took a lot of the chrome off and used model masters metalizer paints. This was the first time I have used them and noticed if you put primer under them they didn't buff out much and work better spraying over the bare plastic. Here is the motor/chassis: I did get the doors to line up fairly well The tires are 2 piece type but I used them anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Nice build on that Willys pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadracer Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Nice work! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Very Nice looking Willys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Impressive sharp build of a difficult kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Good job. Nice interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Super NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nice job on all the little things, and the paint color is spot on for the lines it has. glad you didn't use the kit decals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cherry Poppin' Man! Very nice build, I like how You fixed the problems with the build too. Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Very nice model, and cleanly built. What kind of "issues" does the kit have? I ordered several gassers and hot rods, and was thinking about this one but passed. Anyone? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLMES55 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Michael There were several modifications I made to this kit. The engine is not the best 427 SOHC out there, I added the distributor and coil. The suspension was modified, I raised the front and moved it forward. The body had no issues other than getting the doors lined up in their openings. I taped the doors to the body and got the hinges lined up and glued the hinges to the body and then drilled thru both door hinges and put a plastic rod thru them. You can just glue the doors shut if you want to. The 2 piece tires take a little work to look right, I glued them together and sanded them down so the seam is less noticeable. AMT released a kit last year that might be a better choice. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71319&hl=willys Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Super nice car dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 OK, Brad I read through the link and I think I understand now, but it is a little confusing. Bottom line seems to be, the Revell is a better overall kit as opposed to AMT, but AMT has it's plus points too, both depending on which model you choose. Great. I'll order the Revell current red 40/41 gasser, and the AMT 33 Ohio George model. Heck, I'll order two 41's, and get a nice Resin Pickup Kit. So, now I'll have to get to them un-built Hemi's that are laying around my desk. Thanks, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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