1941 Willy's Gasser

[Zippi]

9 hours ago, Nitro330 said:

Looks awesome Bob!  That is a tricky kit in many ways.  You did a great job!

Thanks.  Yeah, it was a head scratcher at times for sure but I'm a happy camper with how it turned out.

[Maurice Henderson]

Zippi, that color is truly a 70's gasser look..Man it's beautiful..Stance is perfect and that engine stands out..Outstanding job my friend. Btw, I notice you were in the Air Force and from Illinois? I is so, I'm retired AF and from Chicago. 

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, Maurice Henderson said:

Zippi, that color is truly a 70's gasser look..Man it's beautiful..Stance is perfect and that engine stands out..Outstanding job my friend. Btw, I notice you were in the Air Force and from Illinois? I is so, I'm retired AF and from Chicago. 

Much appreciated Maurice.  I am from Indiana.  Thank you for your service.

[Tony Coomer]

Wow, sure is a looker, killer job Zippi…

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, Tony Coomer said:

Wow, sure is a looker, killer job Zippi…

Thanks Tony.  I think the K.S. Pittman decals really woke up that orange.

[ModelcarJR]

Man! That looks great, Bob! Nice paint and great assembly! Yes, this kit can be a problem but no problem for you! Nice work! ??

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, ModelcarJR said:

Man! That looks great, Bob! Nice paint and great assembly! Yes, this kit can be a problem but no problem for you! Nice work! ??

Thanks John.  Yeah, it turned out pretty nice.  I'm happy with it.

[deuces wild]

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[ea0863]

Absolute beauty Bob! I love the paintjob. BTW, how did you paint the diff and air scoop? That's a real nice weathered effect you achieved.

[slusher]

Beautiful job, on your Willy’s Bob!

[Zippi]

20 hours ago, deuces wild said:

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Thanks man.

[Zippi]

16 hours ago, ea0863 said:

Absolute beauty Bob! I love the paintjob. BTW, how did you paint the diff and air scoop? That's a real nice weathered effect you achieved.

Much obliged.  It was painted with Tamiya Matte Black.

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Beautiful job, on your Willy’s Bob!

Much appreciated Carl.  

[carrucha]

Very sharp!

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, carrucha said:

Very sharp!

Thanks Hector.  Much appreciated man.

[Scott Eriksen]

That came out nice Zip

[Moparman18064]

That looks awesome, Bob! Thoroughly enjoyed build thread

[Zippi]

On 8/9/2024 at 2:15 PM, Scott Eriksen said:

That came out nice Zip

Thank's Scott.  It was acually a fun build.

7 hours ago, Moparman18064 said:

That looks awesome, Bob! Thoroughly enjoyed build thread

Much obliged.  Glad you liked it.  

[David G.]

Nicely done Bob!

David G.

[BK9300]

I like the motor detail, the paint job, the "tinned" interior and trunk space - all of it - great job!

[TarheelRick]

Excellent build of a truly non-forgiving kit. Really like the overall cleanliness of the build. Just one comment about the location of the drag chute, I hope you have it tethered to something besides the trunk lid. Don't really think that piece of fiberglass would hold a 2400 lb car slowing from 150 mph. BTW: Fly High!.

[Zippi]

On 8/13/2024 at 6:28 AM, David G. said:

Nicely done Bob!

David G.

Thank's David.  For what the kit was I'm happy with it.

16 hours ago, BK9300 said:

I like the motor detail, the paint job, the "tinned" interior and trunk space - all of it - great job!

Much obliged there Buddy.

16 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

Excellent build of a truly non-forgiving kit. Really like the overall cleanliness of the build. Just one comment about the location of the drag chute, I hope you have it tethered to something besides the trunk lid. Don't really think that piece of fiberglass would hold a 2400 lb car slowing from 150 mph. BTW: Fly High!.

I do appreciate it man.  Thank's.  During my research I saw that a lot of guys were running a chute on the deck lid.  Steel body with re-inforced deck lid I assume.

[TarheelRick]

If you notice in both the black & white photo and on the red car the drag chute lines go down the outside of the trunk to some attachment point underneath the car, most likely to the rear frame cross member. It is more difficult to tell on the SWC car, but I believe that black line under the rear fender is actually the drag chute lines going to either the rear axle or another frame crossmember. Please don't think I am busting your chops on this issue. It is just something I have noticed on several drag builds throughout the years.

Really like this build, especially the "Olympic Circles" on the door.

[Zippi]

On 8/14/2024 at 9:48 AM, TarheelRick said:

If you notice in both the black & white photo and on the red car the drag chute lines go down the outside of the trunk to some attachment point underneath the car, most likely to the rear frame cross member. It is more difficult to tell on the SWC car, but I believe that black line under the rear fender is actually the drag chute lines going to either the rear axle or another frame crossmember. Please don't think I am busting your chops on this issue. It is just something I have noticed on several drag builds throughout the years.

Really like this build, especially the "Olympic Circles" on the door.

?  Sometimes we just have to use our imagination on these models.

Edited August 18, 2024 by Zippi