First post accident build. Simple MPC Willy's

[Sledsel]

As many may have read in the past I was involved in a very serious car accident in September. I wasn't sure about my recovery at that time and was considering giving up on building. I've been feeling pretty good and physical therapy is helping so I thought I would tackle this MPC Paddy wagon just to get my feet wet again. Pretty much built out of the box with some painting details to see how steady I was. I also drilled out the exhaust because it didn't look right being flat and filled the body holes for the police accessories. I did mess up one decal because I had not used setting solution on it yet although others had setting solution. If anybody has the flame decals from the monogram 39 Chevy sedan delivery I would love to fix this.                                                           I really did enjoy this kit and think I'll probably get another one or two. I hope you enjoy the build also. 

Edited March 19, 2023 by Sledsel

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Looking like a lot of fun. This is one of my favorite colors. Congrats on your post accident recovery. Yes, get another one and do another bright color. 

[XYHARRY]

Nice build Andy. I bet your glad you decided to get back into building again. Those Willys gassers always look good and yours looks great. Your paint really shines.

Cheers, David. ??

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[alan barton]

That looks pretty sharp!  I did one decades ago in metallic blue and, ironically enough, used those same flames.  Unfortunately I displayed it under glass at an outdoor car show here in Western Australia and the roof collapsed in the heat.  Fixable but it hasn't happened yet! Good luck on your therapy - sounds like it is working!

Cheers

Alan

[Zippi]

That's a pretty kewl looking Willy's.  Nice job on your come back.

[David G.]

Welcome back Andy, congratulations on your recovery!

Excellent work on the Willy's, it looks great as a Gasser.

David G.

[spencer1984]

Glad to see you're back to building, great looking Willys!

[Belugawrx]

Welcome back to the bench Andy.

Keep at it ..looks like recovery is going well ?

[bbowser]

This is great therapy too!  Keep it up.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Glad your feeling better. Model looks fine. Hope your getting back in the groove.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Nice job, and welcome back Andy!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nicely done. Glad to see you back to building.

[espo]

Glad to see you're on the mend from your accident. The build looks great and probably good therapy for you as well. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks great. Glad you're feeling good enough to get back to building. Stay strong.  

[Scott8950]

Nice build

[stavanzer]

Great Job. Your Recovery is moving along nicely/

[Sledsel]

Thanks for the compliments and encouragement. For a simple snap type kit it sure looks good on the shelf. I recommend it for a quick slump-buster. 

[NOBLNG]

It does look great Andy.? I hope you get back to 100%.

[TooOld]

Great to see you back at it Andy !  That's a sharp looking Willys , I've got one of these kits and may just give it a try soon .

[BeakDoc]

Great looking gasser! More importantly, good to see you back at the bench. Hoping for your continued recovery.

[Mopar2]

Awesome build...Glad it was a fun build for you...Sorry you are hurt from accident...Get well soon.And build some more cool builds...