Model: (Click to see more) 58039: Willy's Wheeler
Status: Restored
Date: 14-Apr-2009
Comments: 9
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Never thought photographing yellow would be so tricky, so not great photos. It looks a lot better in real life, I promise you.

This isn't an original idea, there was a Wheeler with Williams F1 decals last year (no longer listed). And that one was a three colour paint job - white, yellow and blue. Being afraid of paint bleed I decided to stick to just one colour; white = boring/ blue well I have got one in blue. So opted for yellow, Humbrol yellow 69 to be exact.

This car is 100% Wheeler; original Wheeler chassis (unlike my other 2 Wild Willy conversions) and has both front headlight lenses and front bumpers.

Just started restoring another Wheeler so if you have any suggestions on the paint+decal scheme let me know. Already have an idea to mind, but yours might be even better.



If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
[Wheeler no.2] If you squint.........my Sand Scorcher replica

Comments

twisty

14-Apr-2009

Fantastic

CASE1

14-Apr-2009

nice!

bfst24

14-Apr-2009

wow yellow looks cool.makes me want to spray mine.

Olly_Lunchbox

14-Apr-2009

Nicest looking Wheeler I've seen so far. Willy's helmet really compliments the yellow. Good job!

Crash Cramer

14-Apr-2009

Stunning, I have an idea for paint, will email you. Is there any chance you might take the bumper off this one and have a photo shoot??? IT is a great model but that front 'cattle guard' detracts from all the great detail Tamiya put into this car. Thanks.

wannabe scorcher

14-Apr-2009

THAT IS SO COOL MAN!!!!!!!!!!!

Wyoming

14-Apr-2009

Looks very nice in Yellow!

TIMECMDR

14-Apr-2009

Looks very nice

sunnyjai

18-Feb-2012

Well done! Something I would have done to capture nice closeups of Willy! It must have taken you ages and searching to rack up three nice Willys Wheelers! Good stuff mate! Bright pastel colours are always cool very shagedellic yeah!


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