1941 Willys Pickup

[Zippi]

I have been working on this build since last November.  Everything was going fine until yesterday morning I had a disaster when gluing on one of the headlights and the paint.  I solved the problem pretty quick this morning by wet sanding and repainting the fender around the headlight and drug it across the finish line.  Paint is Tamiya Blue Violet and cleared with Splash Paints 2K Clear.  The engine is a BBC from the Iceman and wired.  I cut off what little nubs that were there for door hings and cut new ones from a paperclip.  I also got rid of the funky center hood hinge.  Other than that it is pretty much out of the box.  

WIP:  https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/196816-1941-willys-pickup/

 

 

Edited March 13 by Zippi

[DJMar]

What a wicked little ride. Can you imagine this, wheels up, down the 1320?

My hat's off to you on the shiny paint and stunning color combo.

[Belugawrx]

Nice save on the front end Zip...looks cool !!

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah my great Friend, in spite of the issues you encountered that little guy finished out perfectly. 

Terrific job!! 👍👌

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, DJMar said:

What a wicked little ride. Can you imagine this, wheels up, down the 1320?

My hat's off to you on the shiny paint and stunning color combo.

Much obliged DJ.  That would be a wild ride.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, Belugawrx said:

Nice save on the front end Zip...looks cool !!

Thanks Buddy.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Oh yeah my great Friend, in spite of the issues you encountered that little guy finished out perfectly. 

Terrific job!! 👍👌

You know I appreciate ya Buddy.  Thanks.

[happy grumpy]

Very cool ride, looks so nice in that color, smooth shiny paint. Ready to go places!👍

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, happy grumpy said:

Very cool ride, looks so nice in that color, smooth shiny paint. Ready to go places!👍

Thanks Mario.  Yeah, the color turned out pretty nice.  It only goes to two place....the start line and finish line.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Cool ride Bob! Nice save on the paint. 👍👍

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[Steve H]

Great looking little truck Bob. Good save after the headlight mishap, your patience definitely paid off. The purple colour is an excellent choice, and that Iceman engine awesome. 

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Cool ride Bob! Nice save on the paint. 👍👍

Thanks Spike.  Yeah, I got lucky.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, ChrisR said:

Nice!

Thanks Chris.

[Zippi]

30 minutes ago, Steve H said:

Great looking little truck Bob. Good save after the headlight mishap, your patience definitely paid off. The purple colour is an excellent choice, and that Iceman engine awesome. 

Thanks Steve.  Yeah, I pulled another rabbit out of the hat.  Yup, the Blue Violet is fitting for this Willy's. The Iceman always puts out some nice stuff.

[ncbuckeye67]

That's beautiful! Nice recovery on the "mishap". I had a similar one on my 62 Impala w.i.p.

[espo]

Beautiful paint finish and like the color. Clean looking interior and chassis. Like the subtle look of the engine colors. 

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

That's beautiful! Nice recovery on the "mishap". I had a similar one on my 62 Impala w.i.p.

Thanks man.  Yeah, I got lucky right.  I'll check out your build.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Beautiful paint finish and like the color. Clean looking interior and chassis. Like the subtle look of the engine colors. 

I appreciate ya Brotha.  Thanks for the kind words.

[PappyD340]

Super nice Willys pickup there Bob, well done brother!

[Zippi]

38 minutes ago, PappyD340 said:

Super nice Willys pickup there Bob, well done brother!

Well I appreciate it Pappy.  Thanks man.