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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

Wild willy 2 20th anniversary
nicherotors

Thanks @Chewie75, for small items that will be weathered (like the leather strap or the face) I find the Citadel paints are helpful because they are water soluble and so clearing up mistakes is quick and easy and the paint dries rapidly (meaning you can layer shades without waiting too long) with no fumes; I find water to be the softest thinner. Other paint thinners and paint retarders mean I have to keep track of what goes with what - and while that is doable it can leave me with a headache in more ways than one!
20-Jul-2023

Wild willy 2 20th anniversary
nicherotors

@Chewie75, I’m a big fan of using the Tamiya weathering palettes and rub their light sand into the brown while it’s still soft and not fully dry. Hope that helps.
25-Jul-2023

Beach bum willy
nicherotors

Thanks for the feedback - this is my current favourite; was a bit worried about putting enough white primer on to hide the green without clogging up the details but in the end was quite happy with the result
14-Aug-2023