bogger44 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Just finished this up earlier today, build #2 for the year. These Willys kits are such a pleasure to build, with only the rear suspension assembly being mildly trying. My biggest gripe is the terribly deep gate marks on the slicks, I sanded them down quite a bit but didn't want to go any further in fear of ruining them. Box stock with plug wires. Color is Duplicolor Chevy Engine Orange-Red. Thanks for taking a gander and any comments/questions. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Nicely done! Great looking build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Man oh man...that's a Looker right there. Love the 41 Willy's Gassers. Fantastic build man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Absolutely beautiful! VERY clean work and your paint looks amazing!! 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 One fine drag car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Wow Tony, looks perfect. What a sharp looing Willy's👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Sharp everywhere! Liking all the details. like the Champion decal on the blower intake. Traction bars are perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Great looking model! Well done! 👍 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Super clean build, very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Extremely sharp Willys, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Good job. Well built and finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 This is among the best of the ‘41 Willys gasser builds I’ve seen on here. Paint, decals, BMF trim, every aspect so well done. I would love to steal this one from you and add it to my 60’s drag cars! Bravo Tony! Question on the wheels and other kit chromed parts: how did you tone the chrome down? Did you strip and metallize them? Spray them with Dullcote? Spray them with Tamiya Smoke? I’d like to use whatever method you used on this one the next time I use kit-supplied chrome parts, the wheels look so real. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 REALLY nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Beautiful looking finishes. i agree, these are really great kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate it! On 2/19/2023 at 4:07 PM, papajohn97 said: This is among the best of the ‘41 Willys gasser builds I’ve seen on here. Paint, decals, BMF trim, every aspect so well done. I would love to steal this one from you and add it to my 60’s drag cars! Bravo Tony! Question on the wheels and other kit chromed parts: how did you tone the chrome down? Did you strip and metallize them? Spray them with Dullcote? Spray them with Tamiya Smoke? I’d like to use whatever method you used on this one the next time I use kit-supplied chrome parts, the wheels look so real. Thanks John, sorry not going to part with it LOL! I used Tamiya Smoke on the chrome, 2 coats on both the wheels and valve covers. I had sprayed them separately, early on in the build, from the other chrome parts and for some goofy reason had forgot to spray the headlight bezels later on lol. Not a big deal for me though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I can only echo what everyone else has said. This is stunningly nice!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Sweet Willys Drag car.Its very nicely detailed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Awesome work Tony!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Beautiful Willy, Tony! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 A real beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Very nice quality build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Again, many thanks guys, glad you all like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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