Zippi Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 Just cracked open the box on this Revell '41 Willy's the other day. This is a really nice looking kit and I have started the clean up on some of the parts. The rear tires have letters that could be painted white or just reverse them and have slick side. Have not made up my mind yet. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 Watching with interest! I enjoyed your video on the differences between this and the earlier kit, which I have in my stash. It's sealed and may stay that way now...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 5, 2024 Author Share Posted January 5, 2024 1 hour ago, redscampi said: Watching with interest! I enjoyed your video on the differences between this and the earlier kit, which I have in my stash. It's sealed and may stay that way now...:) I appreciate ya following along Gary. Thanks for watching my video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 Following, always wanted to do a Willys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1303s Posted January 6, 2024 Share Posted January 6, 2024 The original kit is way better then this kit !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 3 hours ago, Moparman18064 said: Following, always wanted to do a Willys Thanks. I really like the 41 Willy's and the 40 Ford Coupes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 (edited) 11 hours ago, milo1303s said: The original kit is way better then this kit !!! Well Bob, I guess it could be depending on a person's definition of better. I'll get to it somewhere down the road but for now I opted for the one with less moving parts. I appreciate your input man. Edited January 6, 2024 by Zippi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 6, 2024 Share Posted January 6, 2024 Oh Baby! Here goes Zippi again. Love your work man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 8 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Oh Baby! Here goes Zippi again. Love your work man. Hey hey...yeah, I'm on the move again RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted January 6, 2024 Share Posted January 6, 2024 I did mine box stock-ish and it went together well. I would like to do another one. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 45 minutes ago, bobss396 said: I did mine box stock-ish and it went together well. I would like to do another one. Pretty kewl looking Willy's Bob. I like the deleted headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 6, 2024 Share Posted January 6, 2024 Bob you at it again, looking forward to one of you creative builds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 1 hour ago, slusher said: Bob you at it again, looking forward to one of you creative builds! Thanks Carl. Yeah, I found another victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 7, 2024 Author Share Posted January 7, 2024 (edited) Not much going on with the 41 Willy's as I'm still trying to finish up my 51 Henry J SD. I did manage to get some of the engine painted and put together. I got the spark plug wire holes drilled out in the Hemi heads. I didn't like how inside the bug catcher I could see the yellow from where the chrome didn't cover so I hit it with some flat black. Edited January 7, 2024 by Zippi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted January 7, 2024 Share Posted January 7, 2024 Looking good Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 7, 2024 Author Share Posted January 7, 2024 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: Looking good Bob. Thanks James. This is a Super nice kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 8, 2024 Author Share Posted January 8, 2024 (edited) I cut the nubs off the hood and put some filler pieces in the body. Once dry I'll clean it up and put some putty in and smooth it all out. Edited January 9, 2024 by Zippi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 9, 2024 Author Share Posted January 9, 2024 (edited) I got the body filled in where the hood tabs fit into. I don't think I'm going to putty these two areas as it would be hard to sand it down flat due to the area it's in. I also worked on installing spark plug boots into the valve covers. I use telephone wire I buy at the hardware store and strip the insulation off. I cut the insulation in short lengths and glued into the valve covers. After the glue sets up I'll try and install the spark plug wires. The wire in the insulation is already a tight fit so well see what happens. I've never done it this way before. The left over wire is good for fuel lines, brake lines, etc. Edited January 9, 2024 by Zippi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy Posted January 9, 2024 Share Posted January 9, 2024 (edited) Nice looking kit, but I also think that engine's killer kool! Clean job on a nice lookin' piece o' gear! Looking forward to the rest of the build. Edited January 9, 2024 by Farmboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 9, 2024 Share Posted January 9, 2024 Oh man! Off to a killer start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 9, 2024 Author Share Posted January 9, 2024 1 hour ago, Farmboy said: Nice looking kit, but I also think that engine's killer kool! Clean job on a nice lookin' piece o' gear! Looking forward to the rest of the build. Thank's Mike. This kit has a nice engine and body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 9, 2024 Author Share Posted January 9, 2024 5 minutes ago, Slotto said: Oh man! Off to a killer start Yeah Buddy. I'm getting after this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 10, 2024 Share Posted January 10, 2024 Indeed Sir! I'm already excited for you. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 10, 2024 Share Posted January 10, 2024 Looks great, Bob! You have added some pulleys and belts to that engine. I know the kit engine was deficient in that area. But I wouldn't know where to begin to add all those pulleys. Nice work! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 10, 2024 Author Share Posted January 10, 2024 8 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Indeed Sir! I'm already excited for you. Lol! Thank's. Oh yeah, this build has the juices flowing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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