AMT 1940 Willys Pickup

[HankinWisconsin]

After being out of game for 50+ years, decided to jump back in post retirement.  Did three or four "practice" kits to reacquaint myself with the tools of the trade.  Airbrushing is new to me and it's a struggle at times but I enjoy it all the same.  The AMT Willys needed lots of cleanup but love it nevertheless.  It's a work in progress and just a whole lot of fun.

[FoMoCo66]

Looks great, this kit can be made into something good just like most amt trophy series kits!

[Trainwreck]

Are you thinking about any mods to the Willys?

[dragcarz]

Welcome back, it’s a great hobby to be involved with. So many possibilities available today. Your build is looking great! 

[HankinWisconsin]

6 hours ago, Trainwreck said:

Are you thinking about any mods to the Willys?

Trainwreck,

At this stage of my inexperience, thinking it'll be pretty much box stock other than the power train (I intend on using a VCG resin motor and transmission).

Hank

[HankinWisconsin]

Post holiday update:  Lots of mistakes on the firewall and dash (still needs some touch up) but still enjoying the build very much.

Edited Wednesday at 08:33 PM by HankinWisconsin
Can't spell on Wednesdays.

[MR. Macabre]

6 hours ago, HankinWisconsin said:

Post holiday update:  Lots of mistakes on the firewall and dash (still needs some touch up) but still enjoying the build very much.

That looks very cool, nice work. And here I thought that my getting back into this hobby after a 45 year absence was a unique situation, you've got me beat by 5 years. 

Edited Thursday at 02:56 AM by MR. Macabre
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[HankinWisconsin]

11 hours ago, MR. Macabre said:

That looks very cool, nice work. And here I thought that my getting back into this hobby after a 45 year absence was a unique situation, you've got me beat by 5 years. 

Thank you Robert.  Yep, it seems as though there are many folks in our situation having left the hobby and returning after many years.  I think it's really a great time with all the re-issues and proliferation of resin and photo etched accessories.

 

Hank

[HankinWisconsin]

I should also mention that I've been told my color combinations can border on the hideous.  I'll provide full disclosure on that particular subject...I'm quite colorblind.  I often ask wifey if my color combo makes her ill...it often does.  😉

[Speedpro]

Great looking willy's p/u project!

[bytownshaker]

Looking good! I'm also color blind with some colors and my wife is also my color coordinator as far as interior/exteriors go.  

[HankinWisconsin]

Getting closer to the finish line.  Not certain what motor/transmission combo I'll be using but that may have to wait.  Currently leaning toward a VCG Ford 427 SOHC motor...

[HankinWisconsin]

Doesn't look much different than the last pics but I'm calling it done for now.  The motor and transmission will probably be a future side project.  Wasn't too crazy about the "raccoon eyes" headlight bezels but oh well.  On to the next build...

[FoMoCo66]

I actually like the gutted look a lot. It would be cool if you got a 3d printed tranny with the clutch detail and set that in and also hung some loose rad hoses to show a truck that had the engine blown at the track and its getting rebuilt.

[HankinWisconsin]

6 minutes ago, FoMoCo66 said:

I actually like the gutted look a lot. It would be cool if you got a 3d printed tranny with the clutch detail and set that in and also hung some loose rad hoses to show a truck that had the engine blown at the track and its getting rebuilt.

Funny thing, that's what I originally had envisioned for this build but went down too many rabbit holes.  😁

[TarheelRick]

Good looking Willys pickup. Can't go wrong with a FOMOCO mill, especially a SOHC.