41 Willys Flip Nose???

[DRG]

I know that to some of you more experienced guys this is going to be a dumb question but;

Where would I cut in order to make a flip front end on this 41 Willys.

I'm thinking follow the line of the fender where it meets the body.

???

Wow I can't load a picture for some reason.

[Chuck Most]

ON the old AMT '40 kit, which has a flip front right from the get-go, they made a diagonal cut in the fenders, which starts at the door's front edge and goes downward toward the wheel opening at roughly a 45 degree angle.

You could also cut the both front fenders free from the doors, and fill in the resulting holes in the doors with sheet styrene, and make it so the complete fenders tilt forward with the hood. (Following the fender line, as you suggested.)

I've seen the 1:1 versions done both ways, I guess it would be a matter of personal preference, as well as whichever method would work best for you. If it were me, I think I'd leave the fenders intact- I personally think it looks better than having the seam in the fender, but again, that would be your call.

Pics of the AMT version-

If you look at the cab, you can see where the rear portion of the fenders are still attached to the doors, while the rest of the fender is separate and combined with the hood.

Edited May 4, 2011 by Chuck Most

[scummy]

No question is dumb !

Except the one about why horses have long faces ??????

Edited May 4, 2011 by scummy

[MikeMc]