Zippi Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Looking fantastic Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Looking fantastic Bob. Thanks James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Ok....I'm calling the chassis done. It's setting on all 4 wheels and the engine looks straight. Just waiting on the body to cure out so I can wet sand it then add the door handles, head light buckets, and the foil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 You've done a nice job so far, Zippi! Like you, I fear painting the most and where possible I try to get all my painting in summer (we are in the depths of winter at the moment). Tamiya paint is scary because too wet a coat can cause it to run and bubble but I would suggest that next time you get just a little closer and wetter on your final colour coat. Looks like the clear coat has done a great job. I built this kit when it first came out and it really is wonderful. Not able to get near it to take photos at the moment but I din't remember fussing too much about the shck position and the stance came out pretty nice. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Body and chassis look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks for the nice comments fellows. Here are a couple pics of the interior. Not much to show in these ole Gassers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 41 minutes ago, alan barton said: You've done a nice job so far, Zippi! Like you, I fear painting the most and where possible I try to get all my painting in summer (we are in the depths of winter at the moment). Tamiya paint is scary because too wet a coat can cause it to run and bubble but I would suggest that next time you get just a little closer and wetter on your final colour coat. Looks like the clear coat has done a great job. I built this kit when it first came out and it really is wonderful. Not able to get near it to take photos at the moment but I din't remember fussing too much about the shck position and the stance came out pretty nice. Cheers Alan Thanks for the comments Alan. I will keep in mind about the last coat of paint being wetter and closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 34 minutes ago, cobraman said: Body and chassis look great ! Thanks Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Super clean interior, i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: Super clean interior, i like it Thanks Fernandez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 I'm checking out the paint on the Willy's this morning and it's hard to explain but the paint feels soft. I'm not sure if it's dry or not. I can't smell any lacquer which is a sign that it's dry but I'm going to let it set another day and see how it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zippi said: I'm checking out the paint on the Willy's this morning and it's hard to explain but the paint feels soft. I'm not sure if it's dry or not. I can't smell any lacquer which is a sign that it's dry but I'm going to let it set another day and see how it feels. better safe than sorry when it comes to paint. Ive had/seen my share of horror in both the real and scale world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, chris chabre said: better safe than sorry when it comes to paint. Ive had/seen my share of horror in both the real and scale world. Yeah me too. I don't want this one to become another statistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 As you know Bob I was having internet issues and I did'nt see your pictures posted. Looking really great Buddy👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: As you know Bob I was having internet issues and I did'nt see your pictures posted. Looking really great Buddy👌 Thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Clean and fantastic work your doing Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, slusher said: Clean and fantastic work your doing Bob! Thanks Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Excellent work Bob. Looks great. I've been wanting to do a gasser, found a 57 Chevy flip nose online and ordered it, but will be a few weeks before I get started on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Nice, clean build thus far. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thanks for the comments James and Stephen, they are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Ok boys and girls, I got the Willy's wet sanded and polished this morning. I was a little disappointed. I was thinking it would have come out better. I stayed away from all the high spots because I did not want to burning through. Looks like it still has some orange peel. Starting from left to right are the polishes I used and grit of sand paper. Give me your comments and don't hold back. I need to know what I need to improve on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 I got the glass in and the foil work done on the hood. I was looking at pics of the Big John Mazmanian Willy's and I did not see any chrome or even a seal on the glass. I did outline the windshield in black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks very nice. Thanks Ray. Getting close to the finish line as long as I don't get another honey do project thrown at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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