Phildaupho Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 As a kid I was very attracted to the beautiful cars of “BIG” John Mazmanian that were featured in the car magazines. This attraction started with his 1960 Corvette drag car, followed by his mildly customized ’63 Corvette Split-Window and finally his most famous car – the ‘41 Willys Gasser. All were Candy Apple Red with polished wheels. Back in 2005 I built a model of the ’60 Corvette and have had plans to do the ’63 Stingray for many years. For my latest project I have built a model of the Willys Gasser as part of a series of Rodder’s Journal Poster Cars. The real car no longer exists with the poster car being a gorgeous tribute differing in some ways from the original. My model was built almost directly from the box with no modifications and very few additions but it still was a fun and satisfying build. Over the years I acquired six Revell Willys kits – three Gassers and three Street-Rods. Previously I had only built one of those as a Custom. Chassis parts from the Street Rods have found their way under various projects as has the blown HEMI. PAINT - Alclad Candy Apple Red Enamel over Tamiya Gold. In retrospect even though it looked like it did not need it. Alclad is kind of fragile and should be clear coated. The photo make it look like the is metal flake or orange peel but there is no indication to the eye DECALS – Combination of kit supplied and Slixx ADDITIONS – Passenger seat, seat belts, red film for side windows, hood hold down latches from the old Revell Stone-Woods-Cook Willys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Real nice job Phil. I love the old Willy's Gassers. I have a thread going on mine and just about to finish it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zippi said: Real nice job Phil. I love the old Willy's Gassers. I have a thread going on mine and just about to finish it up. Thanks Bob - I have been watching your build. Looking forward to seeing it Under Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 I took some more photos under different lighting. The first ones are outdoors in bright sunshine and there may have been some reflection in the paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Yeah...those pics are a lot better without the reflections. Once again, nice job on the 41 Willy's. Edited August 11, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Nice! Looks great, clean and sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 That candy red really pops with the indoor lighting. Beautiful build of a legendary drag car. Is this Alclad Candy Apple Red enamel transparent? Would you use it again or recommend it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Decent build,great kit also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, papajohn97 said: That candy red really pops with the indoor lighting. Beautiful build of a legendary drag car. Is this Alclad Candy Apple Red enamel transparent? Would you use it again or recommend it? Yes the Alclad is transparent. I hope I have enough to paint a Mazmanian 63 Corvette and if so will clear coat. I still have to try Hours of Color Candy Apple Red but so far Alclad has come the closest to the look. Currently I think Mazda has the best Candy Apple Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Beautiful looking Gasser. I can see what you mean about the metal flake look in the outdoor pictures but the paint is outstanding and part of why the subject always looked so good. When I built mine I used all Tamiya paint products and it looks more like your indoor pictures. The chassis looks almost like a real one and I like how the interior looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Looks great. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 22 hours ago, Metaldrumm said: Decent build,great kit also. Thanks Brian 10 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking Gasser. I can see what you mean about the metal flake look in the outdoor pictures but the paint is outstanding and part of why the subject always looked so good. When I built mine I used all Tamiya paint products and it looks more like your indoor pictures. The chassis looks almost like a real one and I like how the interior looks. Thanks David. My first attempt was with Mr.Color clear red over gold. It looked good but not Candy Apple Red. 6 hours ago, bluestringer said: Looks great. Nice work. Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Good work on an iconic drag car. Very impressive job on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hi Phil! Very clean. Big John would have approved! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 5:07 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks Larry 20 hours ago, carrucha said: Good work on an iconic drag car. Very impressive job on the paint. Thanks Hector 5 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Phil! Very clean. Big John would have approved! CT Thanks Claude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 A beautiful build Phil, congrats! The paint execution is striking, indeed eye candy. Along with the Ala Kart, which other RJ poster vehicles are you planning or have built? Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Misha said: A beautiful build Phil, congrats! The paint execution is striking, indeed eye candy. Along with the Ala Kart, which other RJ poster vehicles are you planning or have built? Cheers Misha Thanks Misha - The Sam Barris and Hirohata Mercs were poster cars. I also built the Mike O'Neil black 32 3W Coupe which was the first poster car and the Dennis Kyle orange Hi-Boy Deuce which was never featured in RJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Stunning Willys… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Great looking Willy's Phil, perfect color👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Beautiful Willys. Very well done. I think you nailed the colour. Nice paint work, interesting the way the gold shone through in the outdoor photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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