Jeep Willys - 1/4 ton 4x4

[GCB]

Hello all,
As said on my previous post, I am starting to build the Takom 1/4 ton 4x4 Utility truck (btw this is for me a Jeep Willys??).
I am planning to do use some chipping fluid below the olive drab paint. My question to the experts: which color should be below the Olive Drab: red Oxyde or steel or??
Thanks

 

[Jakko]

this is for me a Jeep Willys??).

It is a Willys Jeep, or perhaps a Ford GPA, but if they put that on the box without paying royalties, Takom will probably get sued. Welcome to the ludicrous world of companies who made things eighty years ago.

 

[Steve Ski]

Yep, Willy's, got one as well. Ruck On, G!

 

[Belugawrx]

According to this guy, Red Oxide primer...

 

[GCB]

Thanks Belugawrx. Interesting video!

 

[GCB]

Made some progress and chassis completed, with primer and add a layer of red oxyde (not regular on purpose).
Getting ready for chipping fluid and then olive drab.

 

[GCB]

And meanwhile working on the engine.
Watching you guys adding custom made parts, made me to try to add at least some cables. Good fun!!
Spark cables and battery rods.

 

[GCB]

Engine assembled and dry fit on chassis.

 

[Belugawrx]

Looking good

 

[GCB]

Looking good

Thanks Belugawrx!

 

[GCB]

Chipping done... Not sure it is very realistic but will keep it.

 

[wjbrandel]

Looks good. Personally I don't have a lot of experience with chipping fluids so I don't know how they preform, I normally chip by hand with a brush and lots of patience.

 

[GCB]

Well, maybe will repaint the front bumper.. ?

Looks good. Personally I don't have a lot of experience with chipping fluids so I don't know how they preform, I normally chip by hand with a brush and lots of patience.

I dont have neither... just trying, and it worked quite well. But obviously need some more practice

 

[kevin]

If your not happy with the chipping results, one thing to try is to add the green color on top of the chips with a scrap of sponge or small brush, if you don't want to start from scratch.

 

[Mopar]

Sweet! Nice work!

 

[GCB]

Thanks Kevin, but already re-painted the bumper... Will keep your tip for the body.

Sweet! Nice work!

Thanks Mopar

 

[GCB]

 

[BarleyBop]

already re-painted the bumper

Looking good; at this stage, the hard to access spots are worth doing some preliminary weathering, but waiting until vehicle assembly is further along can help decide which areas of most wear make most sense.
For reference, there a lots of 'walk-around' photos out there of ww2 jeeps and jeep off-roader under-carriages.

 

[GCB]

Thanks BB, and yes looking at those pictures... The chipping was to try something different, and also, coz I dont want to cover the full model with mud.. Light weathering as I always do.
This model is surprising me! For the price, I was expecting something a lot simpler, while there are lots of details and quite good fitting (so far).

 

[wjbrandel]

Seeing you build this makes me want to bring mine off the shelf where I stored it about halfway complete