JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 After an inspired idea by Skottoman, I thought I'd get the ball rolling with a dedicated photo-thread for all the Wild Willy drivers and customised derivatives - to hopefully inspire everyone here as to what a versatile little character he is, and can be! Although this is a PHOTO thread, I think a nice idea might to include a name for your character (if it has one) together with brief description about how you modified it (special parts etc.) and/or any hints and tips - but do try to keep the descriptions brief! So go on, show me your Willies! Ahem. Jx 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Not wanting to sound like a German cannibal, I'll start with a few of the Willy's I have in my collection... First up, this was the first Willy I painted for my friend Julie to go in her WW2 - she loves Smurfs so I went for a blue and white theme, and used Fabrizios excellent tutorial to help with the face details... Retro Willy Next up was my own version, where I practiced the dirt wash technique (although I did go a bit crazy with the lacquer I'm afraid) Dirty Willy Then I wondered what it would be like to see what was under Willy's helmet - nothing as it turns out of course, so I had to fabricate a lower face using Isopon P38 and carve his features (that is a real paper 'cigarette') Ciggy Willy more... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Next, I decided to take that concept further, and really go to town, the result being perhaps the most frightening of all my Willy's! Joker Willy All that was really left was his eyes, as I lifted the front of the helmet (to show more forehead) and had to create a whole new lower face again: I was particularly pleased with his mouth and tongue detail! more... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted February 24, 2014 Wild Wendy 2 Custom painted 1 of 20 Wild Wendy figure by Matt Hicks. Wild Willy 1 New built chassis. Custom painted driver by Fabrizio. Dead Willy 1 This is my runner. Head for driver was a key chain bought from Disneyland 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 This guy became the driver for the Fro-Sco - I'd tried painting some overalls in a series of different colours, none of which I really liked... however, starting to sand off the paint revealed this kind of urban camo look... and inspired by Toykids' Moto Willy helmet, I thought I'd have a go at modifying a stock helmet with chin vents and a motorcycle style visor... (I also learnt to leave off the lacquer!) Acid Willy And the same time, Ciggy Willy donned his civvys, and became the driver of the STUMPkin: Ciggy Willy 2 more... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted February 24, 2014 Nothing exciting about mine.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 I've made a number of Willy's waving (rather than changing gear) with their right hand, and following on from modifing faces, I thought I'd have a go at some hand surgery too... I painted this guy for my friend Lisa in the USA - unfortunately, there was no way he was going to fit in her rock crawler, so I had to come up with another option (see below), but he looks good on the bookshelf! Hang Loose Willy I'd painted a VW Bus driver to fit in my own crawler... Crawler Willy And he transplanted perfectly into Lisa's cager crawler... Cager Willy more... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Back in the UK, it was time to make a driver for my Nailer Scaler Willys Jeep... Having modified another head (with the original intention of making a CHP motorcycle cop Willy), it turned out to be ideal as a Desert Storm style military helmet, and Helmand Willy was born! Helmand Willy Again, a modified right hand - this time giving a peace sign... more... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Perhaps my favorite modified Willy is not actually a Willy at all! A friend found this decapitated Smurf in a carpark, and I knew immediately what I could do with it! It was actually quite nice painting a blue face for a change rather than skin tones, although I did try to vary the tone slightly too... I actually ended up painting his torso and arms (and don't forget the tail!) in the same blue to match everything properly... the white is the original plastic. Smurf Willy more... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Of course then Toykid and IBIFTKH let the cat out of the bag about how to create a free-standing Willy - and immediately Ebay was sold out of Jack Osbourne figures! I too had to join in the fun of course, as Toykid's Moto Willy is one of my all-time favorites... This was my take on the idea... he likes to help out around the workbench. Jack Willy And his latest accessory: And of course it wasn't long before Jack Willy needed a girlfriend... only unlucky for him, it turns out it was his sister! (Kelly) Wild Wanda Don't they make a lovely couple?! Jx 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2014 Oooops, how could I forget this one - perhaps my most extensively modified 'regular' Willy to date... Continuing with the Movie 'baddy' theme, with a spare LED light and some old suspension parts... plus a lot of Isopon P38 and dremel work! Terminator Willy I carved and reshaped the original race-suit into a jacket and T-shirt, and extended his balaclava down around his neck: Jacket collar: Arm detail using suspension links: Face painting: 'Eye' light can be hooked up to vehicle LED wiring: Jx 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted February 24, 2014 Soooo much innuendo... can't take it... I'm going all Kenneth Williams... OooooH MATRON! So here's my "Vanilla" Willy and here's the Big Willy style I've yet to find a car he doesn't look good in Hope a few WIP shots are ok here. Mixing in a few 1/6 figure items I've started 70's Shades Willy for my HB2010. and I've finally decided what to do with my old TL based 4x4 WW2, it's getting a Vietnam War theme and I've been calling it The Mad Mutt I'm quite pleased with how I've given him a neck & shirt collar just by filing and adding a couple of plasticard strips Nic Edit: I'm such a slow typist! Changing the shirt details makes such a difference Jenny. That Terminator is great. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted February 24, 2014 Well, for what its worth here's my couple.. They are Roger Willy, and Dennis Willy. I don't have a reason for that, my kids named them Roger Dennis There are actually a few more in the making... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted February 24, 2014 ZEBRA WILLY FAV-SCORCHER WILLY 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meakz1973 36 Posted February 24, 2014 Here's mine.. . Nothing fancy but really enjoyed detailed him. Kicking around some ideas for latest SRB project using a spare Willy's Wheeler driver I have too. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img13490_23122012033831_5.jpg http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img13490_23122012033831_6.jpg 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted February 24, 2014 Great thread Jenny, amd you definitely win the "most variants of a Willy" award. Here are some of my favorites: My original standing Willy from back in 2009 Axial Willy in my Villopoto Exo The 3D colour printed Moto willy RC Car Action 3D colour printed Monster energy helmet Moto Willy ... And just because I think they look cool lined up 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted February 24, 2014 So much to like in one thread! Exo driver Willy Maxx driver Willy M113 crew FJ40 driver Blitzer driver HEMTT crew Maxx driver Revo driver Inevitably there are more... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylon 235 Posted February 24, 2014 You guys have amazing Willy's!! I'm in the process of sculpting a new 3D head for my Willy which I'm gonna print on my 3D printer soon. I'll update when it's done! K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted February 24, 2014 Fast Attack Willy... Baron Wilhelm Maximus Von Willy, aka The Red Baron, DT-02 challenger... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted February 25, 2014 here's my Mrs touching my willy, And after she had finished touching him. when i opened this kit, I asked her if she wanted to sniff the tyres (the best part). She said "No" so I asked her if she wanted to sniff my willy instead. She still said no. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted February 25, 2014 More...Holiday HammerM38Officer WillyConvict WillyPainted for saleOnly a few left now... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 26, 2014 Gulf Willy is patiently waiting for Jack Willy to fit the engine (speed controller) into the STUMPscorcher... GULF Willy Goggles help to give a retro vibe to the project... Jx 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted February 26, 2014 Looking great Jenny. I've gig to get some of those goggles they really finish the look. Just did a quick eBay search for "1/6 goggles" and now I'm spoilt for choice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites