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[rmvw guy]

I tried building this kit as a kid, the old Stones, Woods, Cook version and it was too difficult as I remember. I picked this one up at a swap meet for $10 unbuilt. While fun, it was still a bit of a challenge for me. Just thought I'd share it here. This is only my second Willys ever.

Edited by rmvw guy, 24 November 2012 - 10:47 AM.

[rmvw guy]

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[rmvw guy]

Engine.

[oldscool]

Very well done and nice paint too. I like the way the slicks look as if they have picked up grit from the ground. The one thing that I would fix is the seam in the scoop.

[Gluhead]

Good color and vibe. I like the hood ornament, too...nice touch.

[cobraman]

Looks good. Is that a shark fin on the hood ?

[slusher]

Really nice build. Looks great in burgandy.

[rmvw guy]

Very well done and nice paint too. I like the way the slicks look as if they have picked up grit from the ground. The one thing that I would fix is the seam in the scoop.

You are right about the seam on the scoop, if you look at the box art it appears on that model also. I think I may look for a donner scoop else where, thanks for the comment. Also I notice a chip in the paint on the front fender I was going to fix. This is a fragile car, the front axel broke, so I pinned it, then the push bar broke off while I was working on that, then the trunk rods broke. Heres another picture when it was still in primer.

[rmvw guy]

Looks good. Is that a shark fin on the hood ?

I like that! When I was trimming the hood orniment off the sprue I went too far, so I got the idea to customize it. Actually I don't think it would work in the real world. It would probably split the air away from the scoop.

[crazyjim]

I like the SHINY . Surprised?

[TooOld]

Looks good to me too ! These are fun kits to build but can be a bit tricky . I always have problems with breaking the susp parts .
Nice job .

[rmvw guy]

Thanks guys! Jim, I know you like the shiny . I need to put it away before any thing else breaks! I don't know about you guys but, I'm trying to finish all my started projects before the end of the year. I want to work on a '50 Olds along with some other new offerings but, just don't want to open any more kits till I can finish up some. I want to mark this one off my list. Thanks for all the comments and encouragement here!

Edited by rmvw guy, 24 November 2012 - 02:04 PM.

[Ramfins59]

Bob Dudek made a seamless scoop for the Willys... Made from CNC milled aluminum.

[rustybill1960]

It is a "Beauty" Ron!!
I have a soft spot for Willys and this one has hit it!!
Thank You for sharing
Later
Russ

[rmvw guy]

Thanks, Richard, Russ and everyone else who has commented.

[PARTSMARTY]

ALWAYS BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK.I KNOW YOU SAID IT'S FRAGILE-BUT IF YOU CAN GET THE SCOOP OFF-FILL SEAMS-REPAINT-EASY-LOOKS GOOD-WILLYS ARE GREAT GREAT CARS.

[rmvw guy]

ALWAYS BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK.I KNOW YOU SAID IT'S FRAGILE-BUT IF YOU CAN GET THE SCOOP OFF-FILL SEAMS-REPAINT-EASY-LOOKS GOOD-WILLYS ARE GREAT GREAT CARS.

Thanks for the encouragement Marty, I appreciate it!

Edited by rmvw guy, 19 December 2012 - 04:57 PM.

[Bad Apple]

Looks really good, i really like the color!

I have a bunch of these kits, they aren't the best kits but i love them for some reason! I just picked up 2 more and i'm gonna be getting another one!

[bogger44]

Great lookin' Willys, I love that color.

[rmvw guy]

Looks really good, i really like the color!

I have a bunch of these kits, they aren't the best kits but i love them for some reason! I just picked up 2 more and i'm gonna be getting another one!

Great lookin' Willys, I love that color.

The color is Dupli-Color Burgundy Berry Met. Thanks for the comments!