Willy in the creek

I'm done with it. I'll inspect one more time tonight for any loose ends but for the most part i'm done. The product I used leaves a tacky residue on top, anyone got any advice on removing this? My test pour did much better, I took a rag dampened with MEK and polished it up then came back with some future to shine it up again but this larger pour doesn't take the future as well. Once again i'm all ears. Pictures are coming tonight.

OK Guys, here it 'tis. There was still a sticky residue on top of the resin so, as you can see in the back ground, I broke out the 5min epoxy resin and gave it a top coat. For the life of me I can't get it level but you know what, I'm done!

Man, that is cool. Really nice.

Well, you live and learn, moon puppy. For what its worth, I like the overall impression, and I'm sure your Dad will love the thought and excution of the whole project!

Mery Christmas! 

I'm hard headed, I"m giving one more try with the epoxy to smooth out the surface, at least in the obvious spots.

Don't forget to gloss the undercarriage and lower parts of the Willy to show that it was brapping through the water...the tires, etc...

Just an update. Dad loved it! He knew what it was right off. You will not believe what I ended up doing to this thing but I finished it off with a layer of Envirotech Resin. Nicer to work with because it's a one to one ratio, took about 4 hours to harden and 72 hours to cure. No residue and far less fumes. It will be my product of choice for now on. Dad will pull the 35 mm tomorrow and zoom in on the shield for more detail, I'll post picture of the finished project when the shield is done.
Thanks for all y'alls help. Merry Christmas!

 

p.s. Doog, I spashed some Future on the wheels and running boards and it looks wet. I love that stuff! Thanks for the help! 

Merry Christmas too, Moon Puppy!

Ain't it great to give something you made like this to someone you love? I regularly make presents for my girl, Jenn; one of them is the "Italeri's Midieval Tournament" up here in the dio forums.

Glad to help in a tiny way; but happier to hear that your Dad loved it! 

Enjoy the Holidays-see you back here on Saturday!  

Karl, I wish you a blessed and happy New Year.

I really respect your attitude, and your modelling skills are a goal for me.

I would hope that we keep in touch, and I look forward to your next article.

Bill Comstock