markbt73 5316 Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks mate, I think you're right. I've been playing around this afternoon and look what fits inside... It even looks a bit like a space-saver "donut" spare. Just remember, keep it under 50 mph when using it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted October 20, 2012 It even looks a bit like a space-saver "donut" spare. Just remember, keep it under 50 mph when using it... That rules-out a brushless set-up then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted October 22, 2012 This is great! Still finding the parts to replicate the look, while keeping it unique and scale. Keep it up... Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted November 7, 2012 So a little more (slow) progress... I would like to make some decals for the project, the main one being for the spare wheel cover which at the moment looks like this... I'm not sure about the number at the bottom - sequentially it's the next number after the one quoted on the M38 so i'll dwell on it for now (ironically I have no qualms about 'Fast Attack Willy', though I know i'll get stick for it ). In the meantime I want to start work on the winch; i know what i want to do, just need to crack-on. But first a 5 day break with the family at Centre parcs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted November 8, 2012 Great idea for the logo on the spare! BRANDING! Fast Attack Willy all the way... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted December 1, 2012 So my wife is out this evening and the children are all asleep......woooohooooo! Finally i managed to get the winch set-up together and I feel this project is starting to come together. This was quite a challenge and alot harder than I expected. Initally I tried attaching the winch as is but it just didn't sit right, so I googled 'winch bracket', the fog started to clear and I tried a different approach resulting in this... sorry pictures are not great I also wanted to modify the front bumper so it has a more scale look and sits better with the winch. I removed a 20mm section either side, essentially shortening it and removed the side parts altogether. Actually this was alot easier than i expected... Oh, and I finally got the hang of posting decent size potos on the forum via photobucket; just need to get them in focus now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted December 2, 2012 Looking good! It's nice when a project comes together, and it looks like you have all the right pieces to really create and finish the Fast Attack Willy! Keep at it, I'm really looking forward to seeing it completed. Your photos look great also. Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted December 30, 2012 Time for one more update in 2012. Recently i've been painting some of the smaller components as I strip the car back down to paint the chassis prior to re-building the completed project. Today I put Willy in the cockpit to get a feel for how he will look with jerry can and fuel cell. I'm quite pleased although I think the driver's side needs something to balance the jerry can on the right. I've got something(s) in mind but need a little help, so I'll hopefully update you on that as (if) things develop. One thing I am struggling a little with, is the roll cage foam that I want to put on the two main roll bars positioned either side of Willy and that run over the top to the rear cage. I've tried some silcone tubing with an i.d. of 6mm and o.d. of 11mm, but it's way too big. Next I tried some heatshrink tubing with an i.d. of 5mm & 6mm, but in contrast to the silcone tubing it's not big enough, i.e. not thick enough. what I really want is some tubing with an i.d. of 5 & 6mm and an o.d. of 7 & 8mm. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I'm looking forward to finishing this in 2013, hopefully sooner rather than later, but i'm also looking forward to seeing all your cars, projects, thoughts and ideas over the next 12 months. Happy New Year to all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted December 31, 2012 How about a small shovel or axe for the driver side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted December 31, 2012 Your painting looks awesome! Looks like Willy has his arms and gloves in order now... For the foam/tubing, maybe go to an auto parts store and see if you can get some vacuum hose, or fuel line? There's got to be something out there about the correct diameter for that effect you're looking for. Really looking forward to seeing this creation completed. We should start a FAV Willy club. Haha... Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted December 31, 2012 Willy looks like he really belongs in there, very neatly done. I think Theibault's suggestion of an axe and/or shovel on the driver's side would look good (though an axe is easier to make). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks for the input guys! Theibault, yes I think your right mate and they are what I had in mind, although there's been a slight change of plan!!! Originally I had planned on making these but then yesterday I was clearing out some of the kids toys when I was rummaging through a box full of bits n bobs; you know the sort of small components that always get discarded or lost from the main toy. Anyway look what I found... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenlonco 1156 Posted January 1, 2013 perfect they should look sweet in the buggy with wild willy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted February 5, 2013 For the foam/tubing, maybe go to an auto parts store and see if you can get some vacuum hose, or fuel line? There's got to be something out there about the correct diameter for that effect you're looking for. Spot-on Skottoman! Thanks to Google, I finally tracked some tubing down in China... The jerry can and tools are also just about done, so pretty soon I'll be painting the chassis prior to starting the re-build 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted February 5, 2013 I was wondering when this would re-appear The tubing looks spot on, really looking forward to seeing this come together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted February 6, 2013 I was wondering when this would re-appear The tubing looks spot on, really looking forward to seeing this come together. Thanks mate. Yes, it's been a while since my last update but I've been doing bits as time permits. I'm looking forward to getting this finished and posted in my showroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted February 6, 2013 Glad my suggestion helped a bit. Whatever you got for the tubing looks PERFECT! I love these mash-up mixes of Tamiya Vehicles... I need to do antother one! Great work, and again, waiting to see the finished product! Cheers, Skottoman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted February 6, 2013 Looking good mate, keep it going, you'll get to that finishing line soon.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywhelp 7 Posted February 6, 2013 I like all the detail going into this, the more I see willy in other rides the more I like him! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted February 7, 2013 Oh, coming along nicely. More updates please. James. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted February 7, 2013 Glad my suggestion helped a bit. Whatever you got for the tubing looks PERFECT! I love these mash-up mixes of Tamiya Vehicles... I need to do antother one! Great work, and again, waiting to see the finished product! Cheers, Skottoman Looking good mate, keep it going, you'll get to that finishing line soon.. I like all the detail going into this, the more I see willy in other rides the more I like him! Oh, coming along nicely. More updates please. James. Thanks for your comments guys; they keep me motivated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted February 10, 2013 Oh, coming along nicely. More updates please. James. Ok. Apart from making a decal for the spare wheel cover, the roll cage is finished; Next, I'm going to be painting the chassis; will update soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted February 10, 2013 This is so great! Really capturing the essence of Willy's M38... Excellent details! Keep the pix coming, you're in the final chapter! Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted February 15, 2013 How good does that car look, even without suspension and wheels - classic! James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted February 15, 2013 Really looking forward to seeing how this one will turn out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
