Claude Thibodeau Posted August 18, 2020 Author Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 12:31 PM, espo said: Amazing mixture of parts and the chassis is well engineered also. Very modern look to the Willys body. Thank you David! I built 1/1 rods, so that helps... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 18, 2020 Author Posted August 18, 2020 4 hours ago, crazyjim said: All the different parts certainly work together. Very nice. Thank you Jim! CT
espo Posted August 18, 2020 Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thank you David! I built 1/1 rods, so that helps... CT Well it shows in your model, again well built.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 19, 2020 Author Posted August 19, 2020 22 hours ago, jamesG said: Awesome job. Thank you James! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 20, 2020 Author Posted August 20, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 1:18 PM, MeatMan said: Nicely done! Thank you Dennis! CT
alan barton Posted August 20, 2020 Posted August 20, 2020 Another very cool contemporary build! Wouldn't have thought of that colour but I like it. Your roadster really strikes a nerve for me because, over thirty years ago ( how does this happen?) I started a very similar model. I started with the old Revell SWC Wllys and like you, removed the coupe roof, built a wrap around , waterfall interior shape with two buckets and sat it down low. I do like what you did with the 36 style cowl - might have to pinch that idea. My version was more a kitbash than a parts potpourri because I elected to use the floor, running gear and interior from, of all things, a Monogram Chevy Citation, putting the transverse V6 in the trunk. I never resolved some windshield design issues so it has sat languishing all this time. Now I see your result and I am scratching my head wondering why I never pushed on and finished it? It needs to be finished - then they will be like brothers of a different mother! Cheers Alan
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 20, 2020 Author Posted August 20, 2020 9 hours ago, alan barton said: Another very cool contemporary build! Wouldn't have thought of that colour but I like it. Your roadster really strikes a nerve for me because, over thirty years ago ( how does this happen?) I started a very similar model. I started with the old Revell SWC Wllys and like you, removed the coupe roof, built a wrap around , waterfall interior shape with two buckets and sat it down low. I do like what you did with the 36 style cowl - might have to pinch that idea. My version was more a kitbash than a parts potpourri because I elected to use the floor, running gear and interior from, of all things, a Monogram Chevy Citation, putting the transverse V6 in the trunk. I never resolved some windshield design issues so it has sat languishing all this time. Now I see your result and I am scratching my head wondering why I never pushed on and finished it? It needs to be finished - then they will be like brothers of a different mother! Cheers Alan Hi Alan! Thank you for the comments. Actually, when I removed the roof from that 41, it was because I needed it to complete the severe chop on another identical Willys... And guess what: that one became... Rear Engine Powered... (see pix), So, please, complete your Willys, They gonna be "triplets" of sorts. Funny... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 20, 2020 Author Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, crazyjim said: Whoa. That's amazing! Thank you Jim! It was featured on this forum about 18 months ago. You may be able to search and find it... Unless the recent re-shuffle of categories got it lost in the ether? I think I listed it under "drag racing cars", or "other racers"... Can't remember. Getting older by the day, alas... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 20, 2020 Author Posted August 20, 2020 16 hours ago, speedy5963 said: Sweet build, love the style and clean work! Hi Paul! Thank you. Good to hear from you. Hope all is OK for you, Bella, your Dad and the rest of the family. I know California is going trough a lot these days... At our end, the pandemy is much under control. Mask wearing indoors is mandatory, has been for about a month. Might be related... CT
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Awesome, Claude! I really dig the interior!
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 21, 2020 Author Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Awesome, Claude! I really dig the interior! Thank you Oliver! Rear seat and waterfall by Foose, door panels by yours truly! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 22, 2020 Author Posted August 22, 2020 55 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Outstanding build!! Thank you Larry! CT
misterNNL Posted August 22, 2020 Posted August 22, 2020 Nice to see someone take the '41 Willys down a path seldom taken by modelers. That being to street rod it instead of another nose bleed high gasser.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 22, 2020 Author Posted August 22, 2020 8 hours ago, ChrisR said: Awesome! Thank you Chris! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 22, 2020 Author Posted August 22, 2020 7 hours ago, slusher said: Sweet and smooth build! Excellent work! Thank you Carl! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 22, 2020 Author Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, misterNNL said: Nice to see someone take the '41 Willys down a path seldom taken by modelers. That being to street rod it instead of another nose bleed high gasser. Hi Sir! Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. I, also, am not very found of mile-high gasser. Today, I bought the Willys Panel (Simple Simon) gasser, BUT, I will do a low slung tightly packed street rod with it. It's a kit I built as a 10 years old back then. Nostalgia maybe, but... with a 21st century twist. CT
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now