A newbie Question about the Tamiya Willy's Jeep - How do I build it? Yes, I'm embarrassed!

I would AB the chassis, hand paint the engine/exhaust, since you already have them installed..  AB the body off the chassis, and put the seats, etc. in last.

I build pretty much everything and then paint afterwards.  I will leave out the engine (if it is a different color than OD green, like grey for a Ford GPW) and leave off the tools,  gear, top, tires, etc. and hand paint and detail them, then add them afterpainting.  I attach the seats before overall painting, then carefully hand paint the cushions.

Here are a few of my jeeps builds.

Early Willys MB slat grill:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=202146&page=1

Willys M38: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=240785&page=1

Willys M606/CJ3B:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=197047

Willys MB in a Crate $50:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=172314

HeavyArty

I build pretty much everything and then paint afterwards.  I will leave out the engine (if it is a different color than OD green, like grey for a Ford GPW) and leave off the tools,  gear, top, tires, etc. and hand paint and detail them, then add them afterpainting.  I attach the seats before overall painting, then carefully hand paint the cushions.

Here are a few of my jeeps builds.

Early Willys MB slat grill:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=202146&page=1

Willys M38: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=240785&page=1

Willys M606/CJ3B:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=197047

Willys MB in a Crate $50:  http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=172314 

Cool stuff Gino!

Thanks for the input!

"".... Question about the Tamiya Willy's Jeep - How do I build it? ""

As a male, the first thing I do is throw away the instructions.....

Stuart06

"".... Question about the Tamiya Willy's Jeep - How do I build it? ""

As a male, the first thing I do is throw away the instructions.....

 

Hire these guys?

https://youtu.be/Maox0X8EELY

sharkbait

Hire these guys?

 

https://youtu.be/Maox0X8EELY

 

Wow!!!

OMG! I had the exact same question for the exact same model! I am just back into modeling and I thought I would start with something reasonably simple. I am adding a bit of PE metal to see how that works out.

My question is about painting on the sprue. When I did models many years ago, we use to paint pieces still on the sprue. I like the idea of sub-assemblies and painting in sections though. But do people still paint on the sprue?

ugamodels

OMG! I had the exact same question for the exact same model! I am just back into modeling and I thought I would start with something reasonably simple. I am adding a bit of PE metal to see how that works out.

My question is about painting on the sprue. When I did models many years ago, we use to paint pieces still on the sprue. I like the idea of sub-assemblies and painting in sections though. But do people still paint on the sprue?

 

Wow...I'm NOT alone! 

ugamodels

My question is about painting on the sprue. When I did models many years ago, we use to paint pieces still on the sprue. I like the idea of sub-assemblies and painting in sections though. But do people still paint on the sprue?

I may paint a small detail item that does not get painted the same color as the rest of the vehicle on the sprue.  That is only becasue it may be hard to hold otherwise.  I generally do not paint parts on the sprue though since you then have to scrape away the paint to get a good glue attachment, then repaint.  Also, with an airbrush, coverage is not a problem like it was with brush painting, so there is no need to paint parts on the sprue anymore in my opinion.

I only paint small fine parts on the sprue and only then if there is an attachment point where it will be glues, such as an aircraft undercarrage leg. Other wise you then have to touch it up afterwards. If i have to remove a part thats being painted seperatly i hold it by an attachment pint in some blue tac on a wooden peg.

Ugamodels;

   I have been building on commission for more years than I care to count . When I build for me , I paint stuff on the sprue . After 63 years it seems the right thing to  do . T.B.

First to answer the actual OP question. I painted mine after it was glued together, same as most armor models I build. I also built it "curbside", with the exhaust system on it. So everything was green.

Sometimes when I have a load in the AB, I'll open up other kits and paint the parts lightly on the sprues as a sort of primer. Like tire halves- it's not hard to avoid getting paint on the glue surfaces.

GMorrison

First to answer the actual OP question.  

Not really.  Read my post, second one down.  

Yes, true.

HeavyArty

 GMorrison

First to answer the actual OP question.  

Not really.  Read my post, second one down.  

 

I appreciate all the input.  And I don't mind if anybody else asks questions on this thread.  I'm learning something with every post.

I know blue tac, but what do you mean by "wooden peg"? Is this a Brit thing?

ugamodels

I know blue tac, but what do you mean by "wooden peg"? Is this a Brit thing?

 

Wooden cloths peg

I also have some sanded to fit canopy's over the ends.