Post by plastimatic on Dec 9, 2012 16:28:21 GMT -5
Back in 2011, Brandon had used a Wild Willy Jr kit to build a DW-style beach jeep. I thought I'd grab one and do a version for my shelf as well! 
I was looking for more of a 4 wheeler look for mine. The chassis and rear tires are from some pull-back toy. With a little trimming it fit in perfectly, and still has play-ability! Didn't even try to hide the screws ;D
The front wheels and spare are from a Hot Wheels Monster truck.
The original motorized kit was meant to take a beating, so the roll bar and windshield frame were made from a more flexible plastic, which refused to be painted. I scratch built a more acceptable (and taller) set. The lamps are all from the button bin.
The only parts of the original kit I used were the body and the driver's arms. Leroy's head was a cHevy driver, and the hat, vest, and gas can are Sculpy.
Thanks for lookin'!! ;D
I was looking for more of a 4 wheeler look for mine. The chassis and rear tires are from some pull-back toy. With a little trimming it fit in perfectly, and still has play-ability! Didn't even try to hide the screws ;D
The front wheels and spare are from a Hot Wheels Monster truck.
The original motorized kit was meant to take a beating, so the roll bar and windshield frame were made from a more flexible plastic, which refused to be painted. I scratch built a more acceptable (and taller) set. The lamps are all from the button bin.
The only parts of the original kit I used were the body and the driver's arms. Leroy's head was a cHevy driver, and the hat, vest, and gas can are Sculpy.
Thanks for lookin'!! ;D
