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Post by TooOld on Dec 13, 2015 11:24:08 GMT -5
This will be one of my two entries , yes I'm going crazy and committing to build two models ! I figure if I keep them simple and don't go overboard I should be able to finish them both .  This is the Polar Lights "Willy Fast" and I've been wanting to build it for a long time . The body is molded in a very nice metallic blue , maybe the nicest I've seen , so it's gonna be a shame to paint it !   |
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Post by bubbajoe on Dec 13, 2015 12:29:45 GMT -5
WOW !!!! thats not paint!!!! nice choice for a build.. can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Post by wardster on Dec 13, 2015 23:53:08 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought those actual were pre-painted at the factory? Mine seem to have been, anyway. I picked up most of the series, once upon a time; and they all seemed to me (??) to have been very nicely painted, already, in the box itself. They even wrapped the bodies in tissue paper, if I recall??
Either way ... I can't wait to see what you do to that cute old kit! They've got lots of personality!
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Post by TooOld on Dec 14, 2015 11:10:07 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought those actual were pre-painted at the factory? Mine seem to have been, anyway. I picked up most of the series, once upon a time; and they all seemed to me (??) to have been very nicely painted, already, in the box itself. They even wrapped the bodies in tissue paper, if I recall?? Either way ... I can't wait to see what you do to that cute old kit! They've got lots of personality! Well no wonder it looks so nice . . . it is painted ! I never looked at it close enough to tell . Thanks Wardster !  |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 21, 2015 15:36:52 GMT -5
So I've been looking at this for a coupe for weeks now and really like the way this Willys body looks , so I've scrapped any changes I had planned and will be adding just a couple of minor tweaks . This is how it sits right out of the box . . . not bad but those front tires have got to go !  I found some in my parts box that are slightly larger and I dropped them down about a quarter inch . The wheels are also from the parts box , I'm saving the chrome ones in the kit for a future project .  And I've got these Slixx decals that look like they'll fit this body so I think this is the direction I'll be heading !  |
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Post by steelwoolghandi on Dec 21, 2015 18:46:04 GMT -5
Looking sweet so far I am liking where you are going with this!
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Post by wardster on Dec 22, 2015 2:37:01 GMT -5
That whole series has always had a lot of potential. Glad to see some of 'em getting some love!
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Post by brizio on Dec 27, 2015 9:52:37 GMT -5
Looking good! And it looks better with the dropped front axle.
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Post by TooOld on Dec 27, 2015 18:55:23 GMT -5
Looking good! And it looks better with the dropped front axle. Thanks brizio ! |
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Post by TooOld on Jan 11, 2016 12:08:55 GMT -5
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Post by TooOld on Jan 12, 2016 17:10:02 GMT -5
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Post by steelwoolghandi on Jan 12, 2016 17:31:21 GMT -5
Bought it at an auction at the Mason's Lodge
Johnson County Sheriff painted on the side
Just shot a coat of primer then he looked inside
"Steve Earl, Copperhead Road"
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Post by TooOld on Jan 14, 2016 12:11:59 GMT -5
After spending soooo much time on the Super Spurt I've decided to keep this one simple , so instead building a front suspension I'm using the front from the GoMad kit . I just need to add some material to the chassis plate so it can be mounted .  I stripped the chrome from the springs revealing black plastic .  The front section was removed and mounting holes were drilled for the rear of the springs .  Quick and easy !  Not too bad . . . I might have to move the axle forward just a bit .  |
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Post by TooOld on Jan 15, 2016 17:34:39 GMT -5
I've got this really cool looking blower & scoop from a Boss Bulldozer but it's way too big for the Willys . Guess I'll just have to make my own !  |
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Post by TooOld on Jan 15, 2016 19:47:30 GMT -5
I drilled holes in blocks made from 1/8" plastic , then bolted them together and shaped them with a Dremel and a file . Then I glued pieces of .030" to the blocks and glued everything together .  Once that dried I did some trimming and sanding , then glued some end pieces to the blower . It's pretty basic but after paint it should be okay , besides most of it will be hidden inside the hood opening . The scoop is next !  |
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