MuellerFace Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 So, after I decided to return to model car building after about 15 years I picked up the 2in1 40 Willys gasser kit. I built the truck (I'll post pictures after I fix it from falling off the shelf), then one night I got bored and decided to cut up the coupe, because I've always wanted to see a willys coupe without fenders. So I removed the fenders, sectioned the body, used card stock and body filler to create/reshape the lower rockers, reshaped the rear of the car and filled the trunk. Truck before it was completely finished. Then I built a frame, I need to figure out what to do for the front suspension, I know I'm going to goose neck the front end but im thinking/planning more than im working on it. The rear is going to be solid mounted like some of the most radical rat rods. I still don't know what motor I want to use, I've alread been stealing parts from the Orange crate kit that I failed to build. This will be the ride height that I'm looking for. I don't know how to spin the photos, my bad. I'm noob. Thanks for looking! Any comments are welcome. I'm trying to make this thing look as haggard as possible, I think I'm going to make a wood floor in the passenger area, with the driveshaft exposed going right through the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Interesting start, i too want to see what it looks like without fenders etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 It's been sitting on my desk starring at me with no progress for a few weeks. I hoped that starting a thread about it would motivate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sometimes its good to sit back and try parts next to it to find the look you want...I do it all the time. Another thing is if you draw make a sort of outline of the car and experiment. Looks good so far to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Looks good so far!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks guys. Right now I'm just playing with styrene, this is my first time doing any scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Well, my wife got me sick so I decided to tackle the goose necked front suspension mount, the mounting points are counter sunk into the frame so it isn't glued into place yet. I think I like the way it's looking though. I took the 29 ford rat rod speedster radiator cover and hollowed it out with my Dremel. Then I mod the front of the frame to match the conture of the radiator cover. I'm waiting for the filler to dry so I can smooth it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Looks good to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The chassis looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for the kind words! It's keeping me motivated. Pretty slow week as far as progress went I drilled out the quick change rear end from the Orange crate and added more appropriately sized axel tubes. Also modified the hubs to work, and counter sunk some pins for the wheels (they still need to be cut to lengh). I started drawing up plans for a four link rear suspension, I know I said it was going to be solid mounted, but I felt bad for the imaginary person that'll be driving it, he would probably have some kidney problems. We'll see if I can make it work, getting everything to fit will be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think it would help us all if you find some way to re-orient the pictures.I like the project a lot but my neck hurts from laying on my side all the time to see them as they should be.It will be treat to see low down Willys hot rod instead of always having the nose in the air.Enough gassers already!Let's get creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think it would help us all if you find some way to re-orient the pictures.I like the project a lot but my neck hurts... Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sorry. I'll go try out some stuff. My iPad keeps doing it, they look normal on the Ipad but they upload sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Okay I think I figured it out. Sorry about the strained necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looks like you are making some nice progress, not fast, but at least it is going forward. Great looking chassis rails too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looks like you are making some nice progress, not fast, but at least it is going forward. Great looking chassis rails too. Thanks, measure twice cut a few times, glue it together, scrap the whole thing, and start again on a new one. That's how I got to where it is now. I measured the corners on this one about ten times before I even put a dab of superglue on it to tack it in place. Since it's my first scratch built chassis, it's all a learning process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looks great, this is good stuff. Keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 So, I picked up the AMT lil' viky kit. It comes with two motors, a 427 or a flathead v8. Which one Should I use in this project? I'm leaning towards the 427 but I could go either way. Input please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I vote the the flattie.How about one from replicas and minatures of Md.with their old school S.C.O.T.blower set up and some zoomie exhaust pipes turned down and out as weed burners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I vote for the flattie. Like the concept. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 I already started assembling the 427, good thing I didn't paint it yet. After thinking about it the flathead makes way more sense, seeing as how I wanted this to look like a few buddy's built it in a garage with whatever parts they had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.