Hizoot Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Well last time I didn't make too many friends here but as I said. I decided that it was better to risk ridicule & or a stalled project than make a boring model. I just hope to get it done on time...! Well that still holds true but here's some inspiration I picked up at the Portland roadster show. No doubt this has added to my already huge "to do" list. Speaking of adding, I set fender on fender so my rod will look phat; So far, so good & this head rest will be molded in; I think I entered the wrong contest as this could be the ugliest roadster of all time as the body does not want to co-opperate; Still have a long way to go as I'm going to throw the book at this poor thing, stay tuned... Hizoot Edited March 21, 2009 by Hizoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ok here we go, 1st I opened up a new Revell good guys 41 Willys kit. I bought this some time ago just to have it & it seems the right time to open it. So far, it looks like a nice kit, even better than the Big John Maz. kit I bought BUT this IS good guys gone bad, so with only 2 cuts I now have a phantom roadster ; Looks like I made my 1st mistake..! NEVER shoot a white car against a white background or it will look like a polar bear in a snow storm ; Now this is where most guys could, would & maybe should stop but my brain damage far exceeds this & as I recall, this is called The Worlds MBMR implying a single or one off vehicle. To that ends, with a few hours (ok weeks) time to cut, chop & glue the front, I have something that looks like this ; I decided that it was better to risk ridicule & or a stalled project than make a boring model. I just hope to get it done on time & have already started thinking about plan - B..! Hizoot This looks like lot'sa fun , and you got a good start on it. Pretty cool subject. I'll keep watchin' ya and see how it developes. Thanks for the pic's and sharing it - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Boy if you could give us a how-to on that Duval-esque windshield frame, we'd be in heaven. That looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Boy if you could give us a how-to on that Duval-esque windshield frame, we'd be in heaven. That looks great. Ditto!!!! Here use this!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Looks great. Interesting that you raised the fenders. I thought about the opposite, namely sectioning the hood and upper body so that the top of the hood and slightly below the tops of the fenders, But your choice of windshield is inspired (what is it?) and this approach will conserve more of the original Willys look. More, more, more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 i too am inspired by the windshield. Where did you get it, or how did you make it? Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just wondrin what was so wrong about the Willy's? Ithink it's a nice kit. Is it somehow not properly purportioned? It LOOKS right, And it does build into a nice kit. Plus, it can be used for some GREAT parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hizoot Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the kind words guys, Sad they maybe short lived as I'm not fond of "how to" for myself anyway. Yes I have no doubt you're itchen to know where that DuVall windshield came from & how I installed it. The problem here is that it's the first time I've done this technique & I'm NOT sure it will work or not. I don't want to say anything about this car until I know if it will work. If the project stalls, I'll tell you why & let you make your own decision at that time. What I can do is talk about sectioning a Willys just to clarifty my attempt at this. First here's a small, photo of Dwayne Jone's SWCook Willys ; This was done by simply lifting the fenders & is an effective technique but on my project, the mid was sectioned & the hood reworked to form the new body line. Then the excess at the bottom was trimmed just below the fender. Why all this hub-bub in the first place..? Simple, it was not graphted onto a Willys..! I stoled the intire front, windshield hood & all, off another project that had stalled. While I'm pleased with my new facelift, I have no idea if it will work. To be a good sport, I will show you a photo of the new wedged body line as I simply "lifted" the rear fenders 1/8th inch (not as much) as the fronts & trimmed the excess... PS - George, there's nothing wrong with the stock kit to my knowledge, I just want a one of a kind car. Please read the top post again. Hizoot Edited March 2, 2009 by Hizoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hizoot Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 This is more like it, A couple fender extensions & we now have a Phat Phanny..! Hizoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanx for the reply Zoot! Yeah, I went back an reread the post, shouda thought more about wat it said! But one thing for sure, you defnatly gonna have one VERY cool ride!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was going to ask about the windshield to, but won't till later now. I'm really liking the look of the body so far ... keep that putty flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This is more like it, A couple fender extensions & we now have a Phat Phanny..! Hizoot PHAR OUT ZOOT MORE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hizoot Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ok well, Here's some more ugly for ya guys, I managed to re-angle the headlights slightly & install phull phade phenders; Hizoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LO51 MERC Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Phewie! Phull phade phenders......AND a phat phanny. Phewwwwieeeee and phar out. Gary Edited March 21, 2009 by LO51 MERC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Where are the ribs? :P :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hizoot Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Scott, The ribs are at Joey's where else would they be..? You can't see them anyway... Hizoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm glad you took something home besides the big trophy from the Portland Roadster Show. JUst give you a hard time. THe Willys looks killer. That should give them a run for their money on the WMBR. Fletch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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