Ira Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) WILLYS DEAL!!! I started another Deals Wheels style Car, based on the Revell 41 Willys Kit. I had a couple slightly cut-up Willys bodies to start this project with. The first body had the roof cut off and was sectioned about 1/4". I shortened it by about 2". Next I sepperated the front fenders from the body with a razor saw and X-acto knife. Then I narrowed the front end by 1/2". Next I glued the narrowed front end body back on to the body. Edited January 30, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) More Construction Photos! I shortened the roof about 1/2" and cut off the cowl/windshield and narrowed it by 1/2". Next I wedge-cut the roof section down to fit between the windshield and the back section. Here is the rear view mock-up... Edited November 21, 2011 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wicked! A Deals Wheels Willys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 What a riot, I can picture it with a rumble seat and a couple of figures in the back...LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wicked! A Deals Wheels Willys! Thanks Jon! Love those FAT Fenders from the 40's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 This is a fun build to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Another cool one.I'm feeling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 What a riot, I can picture it with a rumble seat and a couple of figures in the back...LOL. Thanks for your comments Don! This is deffinately going to be a fun build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 This is a fun build to watch. Thanks Dr.! Its pretty rough now, I should have it cleaned up a bit in the next photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Another cool one.I'm feeling it. Thanks! I always wanted to make a Fat Fender Forties Car with Big Fat Tires tucked underneath But I didn't think it would be a Deals Wheels style car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Slammer Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 This one is looking wicked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Ohhhh this is going to be cooooool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 This one is looking wicked... Thanks Roberto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Very cool. Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ohhhh this is going to be cooooool. Thanks Walt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Heres a photo of the major body panels glued back in place and some of the rough sanding has been done... I sectioned the hood about 1/4" and shortened the top half about 3/4". The lower section of hood was sepparated into 5 pieces and fit in place. Next, I want to add some width to the rear fenders and make the grill opening a little bit wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 I am working on adding width to the rear fenders. I first cut the rear fenders from a second Willys body. I tried to fit the rear fenders and found that they would fit better if they were shorter... I shortened each fender by 1/8". Here is the fit after shortening the fenders. Before I attached the fender add-ons, I marked a line on each side where the fender fit. Then I made a line about 1/8" down from that line. I will remove the plasic below the second line before attaching the fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Cute! I like it! ALOT!! What color are you thinking of using?? Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Cute! I like it! ALOT!! What color are you thinking of using?? Thank You for sharing Later Russ Thank you Russ! I haven't picked colors yet, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Great going, keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 After removing 1/2" from the width of the front end, the grill opening was also reduced by 1/2". I carved out an extra 1/4" on each side of the opening and returned it back to the original size. Now, thats more like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Nice job of slicing and dicing. Looking forward to seeing this done. Will you be at the Santa Clara NNL west next year? bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 excellent!! how about using the box art colors?? nice two tone...trim the decals?? gonna use an 1/18th fuel motor?? well, the top half anyway!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Great going, keep it going. Thank You Dr.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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