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This is my next project now that I'm finally getting my shop back together.

 

1/18 scale diecast 41 Willys. This is going to be a simple repaint and some small detailing.

 

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I am seriously looking forward to this, since I have a similar project in my mind.

My tip: Ditch that engine and get yourself a blown Big Block from GMP.

Because that's what I'll be doing.

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That hinge thing is bloody brilliant!

I like the idea of a stock one, but how would you go about bumpers and wheels?

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Thanks on the hinges.

I'm changing the rear bumper on this one so I can use it on the front of the stock one. The wheels will be from a Henry J.

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I took the "Power" off the valve covers and added plug wires and fuel lines.

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Changed the rear bumper to a pipe push bar.

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Thanks for looking

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Thanks David.

I got the body clear coated and the chrome back on. I also blacked out the chrome window trim as it should be rubber only.

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I do. I normally use Dupont Self Etching but I have used other brand with success. On bare diecast it is a must to use self etching as the first coat.

I finished it up except for the rear license plate. I have some 1/18 AZ plates made but need to find them.

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Thanks for looking.


Thanks Harry.

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Thanks David. I'm can't wait til the new Acme 1/18 40-41 Willys gets here. I have some coming in kit form.

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Real nice job on that Willys. That so called "push bar" really is a tube to be filled with ballast to add weight to the rear end of the car. Gassers were street legal and had to have a starter. They did not allow push starts like on the early dragsters of the 50's & 60's.

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The color is Silver Blue Metallic # 28145 from the Model Masters Lacquer System. I used Dupli-Color acrylic lacquer clear coat. Both are rattle cans.

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