WIP: Tamiya Willy's MB 1/35 *updated 1/13/11*

Hex bolts aren't tough at all.  I just take the appropriate sized hex rod and salami slice a bunch at a time.  For some insane reason, applying rivets and bolts to models is a very enjoyable task for me.  Maybe it's a sign that I'm truly nuts.

Roy,

Thanks for the tips, they will come in very useful, altho i am not sure my sanity is ready for hex heads of that minute scale...lol

I decided to try and get a clearer pic of the frame and explain what i did so far.

So i started off with a base of citadel bestial brown and pueblo red from country colors acrylic, this made up the "rust base" i then took tamiya flat green (since i don't have my OD yet..lol and basically hastily painted it to give a worn look, then a wash of flat green/black for depth. I will add more as i go and i will correct the OD color as soon as i get my paint (later today). I will also do up the engine more, and look for things to "damage" for the wear and tear =D

Thanks,

Dave

If you can, add hex bolt heads to where the four handles on the outside of the body attach to the body itself.  Tamiya omits some of the mounting hardware for the axe on the left side too.  Depending on how far you want to go, the kit is prime for all sorts of additional bolts and rivets.  Many online pics are extant.

I also wouldn't add too much rust to the frame.  The enamel olive drab was actually quite robust and there would only be minimal shedding of the paint.

Here's some of what I did a few years back

Jason,

Thanks for the compliment and the heads up on smoke for oil stains , great idea =D. On the oilpan yes it is on there, i know its hard to see , i used to be so good at doing photos (i paint miniatures) sadly i have forgotten how...lol

How does one turn the wheels? I am gonna guess it entails dremeling or cutting a small section out of the hub ?

Lowering , heh my car is lowered...lol  Not the same with leafe spring setups, i assume its simply sanding down the mounting joints?  Ill keep posting no worries!

Marc, first off lemme say i have seen your work and wow..simply wow.

the hood you are correct altho it seems i trimmed a touch too much off..lol I have some Mr surfacer on the way =D

On the shovel i believe your accident/glasses are fooling you sir as it is smooth =D  (i truly hope your ok)

I will look into those rules and i really like the dents idea. Any other suggestions are more that welcome!

Oh i may as well tell you how i did the frame or should i add it to the first post?

Hi Dave

Welcome to the forum.  Great subject not seen here often.  Actually, I don't recall seeing it at all

Overall looks good.  It does look like the sprue nub on the side of the hood in the 1st pic needs to be sanded and that there is a mold seam on the top of the shovel shaft.  Tough to tell on the dark plastic.  That , and I slipped on the ice and smashed myself in the face with my 14' ladder yesterday, smashed my glasses and have to wear the older backups and it's tough to tell with the dark plastic.  So if i am wrong about anything let me know.

Not being sure of your level of experience this is not meant to offend, any model that has the basic building techniques taken care of will be a winner.  these are the little things that have modelers leaving model contests with nice out of the box trophies.  One of the best things you can do is read the IPMS judging guidelines.  It will give a comprehensive list of all the "basics".  next best things after that is to hang around here a lot .

Anyway, frame looks good.  for a more beat up look maybe thin the plastic from the back and put some dents and dings in fenders.

Heh Dave!

The frame looks great.

I prefer to leave off tools such as shovels to install with CA glue after paint. Either way works just its easier for painting without worries of getting the main coat marred with say the wood shovel handle color.

Did Tamiya just include the oil pan to the motor? Looks like it from the bottom yet I may be wrong...

Acrylic Tamiya clear 'smoke' is excellent for oil stains as it drys with a shine. Typically around the transmission bell housing and oil drain plug. Depending on the seals at the end of the drive shafts as well.

One easy modification would be to turn the front wheel slightly and 'lower' the stance as manufactures often miss the loaded look or worn out springs.

Keep posting your Jeep!

Jason