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Wild willy 2 20th anniversary
nicherotors

Thanks - I used Tamiya AS-19 Intermediate Blue (US Navy) - it drys nice and quickly. Thought it went well with Willy's racing suit which is AS-20 Insignia White (US Navy).
30-Apr-2020

Rob mitchell racing #110
nicherotors

Thanks Steffen, I used the Mk2 SRB Main Engine from Knight Customs and it fits in the Buggy Champ without any modification and I found it a joy to work with. I’d forgotten to mention the dampers - I used Tamiya primer which is pretty good on metal and then TS-47 Chrome Yellow.
13-Sep-2020

Restored swb wild willy tribute to steve mcqueen
nicherotors

Thanks for the encouragement; @Danzo, the seat is AS-15 Tan. the same as the spare wheel cover, but with a bit of weathering.
13-Sep-2020

Restored swb wild willy tribute to steve mcqueen
nicherotors

... indeed, the other two in my showroom with drivers certainly have a bit more ‘fun’ about them.
13-Sep-2020

Wild willy 2 20th anniversary
nicherotors

Thanks for noticing Steffen, I did the same with my recent Navy blue inspired restoration (also in the showroom)
23-Sep-2020

Painting the holiday buggy interior
nicherotors

I found a Vallejo Game starter set for a reasonable price and they seem really easy to use - the only time I feel comfortable using a brush (when mistakes can be wiped away with water!)
27-Oct-2020

Avante tribute
nicherotors

Really appreciate the feedback; certainly took a few extra hours with the design work but the whole project was a labor of love borne out of respect for Tamiya.
5-Nov-2020

Painting the avante interior
nicherotors

I made it out of thin plasticard. My trick was to make two at the same time; holding them together I’d sand a side and then flip one over so that I had a template to sand the other side to. After a few flips both were identical and symmetrical. (Might not be the clearest of explanations but hope that helps!)
16-Nov-2020

Tamiya should build series: edition wild willy 1.5
Marty

Nice - I especially like the way you've opened up the front grill and used the radiator. Just the right amount of weathering too.
21-Jan-2021

Dueling wild willies
terenceaston

Indeed - a great comparison; is the track to same? Both look very similar yet I though the suspension arms on the GF-01 were longer.
14-Feb-2021

Wild willy 2 20th anniversary
nicherotors

Hello @toyolien, thanks for the feedback, it has run but I enjoy the building more these days.

Good spot on the body clips; take a look here for the trick:
https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=135479&id=18923
31-May-2021