1/6th Scale Willys SMC Contest Build.......

[87fierogt]

Sounds awesome I wish I had the talent to build a scratch built motor id build a tunnel rammed or blown olds 455 or dodge 440 for my big t build. Can't wait to see the willys

[Don Garrett]

Whatcha mean...wish you could?
Every scratch builder out there had to start somewhere bud. If you don't want to have to kick out a bunch of cash just grab some heavy card stock and google some info and pics.
The 440 is not a complicated engine and if you make it a part at time practicing on the card stock first you will have a pattern that you can use to cut the parts from plastic and add the final details to.

Start with the block...it just that........ a block. If you deal with basic shapes to start with and add to it you just might find that the only thing stopping you from building what you want is you.

If you mess up the only thing you've lost is some paper, glue and tape, that's cheap enough right?

I have the assembly instuctions for a 1/12th 383/440 lindberg engine here...if you'll attempt to scratch build one and post pics on the forum I'd be willing to E you copies of them to work from.

[Don Garrett]

Just a couple of photos to show where I'm at.......
The blue Willys is being cut up for the pick-up, have to change the door openings as the are not as rounded as they are on the coupe. The hole in the hood has been filled also.

The little white car in the pics is a 1/25th Cuda body for size comparison and the Hemi is the 1/6th monster that will go in the red coupe.

[87fierogt]

I appreciate the advice after i finish the repainting of some parts for eBay and finishing a small block for a t bucket I'm building with a stash of vintage parts. I might. Need the instructions I might go off the tunnel rammed 440 in my bros 68 dart gts next time I'm at his shop I'll grab some pics. What type of plastic do you use?

[Don Garrett]

Mostly, I use .010, .020 & .040 sheet styrene & occasionally .060.
Here's a no cost tip...........I also use old unwanted plastic screen printed plastic display and political signs etc. There is a local screen printing shop in my area that gives me their misprinted signs, over runs and cut-offs at no charge...all I have to do is go pick 'em up ocassionally.

[87fierogt]

Thanks I have a tight budget since my only income is eBay but some plastic isn't bad . I got most of the small block done last night but still need most of a blower the resin one I have most is horrible quality. I'm actually excited about trying a 440 you lit a fire under my ass :)

[Don Garrett]

That's what it takes sometimes buddy....more than once (when I was in the military) I had to give a troop a little "encouragement" out the door for their first jump.

After that...they couldn't wait to pack their chutes and go back up and again.
You may just surprise yourself, scratch building isn't something you're born with...you have to learn it and there are plenty of folks here a SMC that will help you take that first step.

BTW...PM me your name and E addy so that can send you copies of these Lindy assembly instructions.

[hot ford coupe]

That's what it takes sometimes buddy....more than once (when I was in the military) I had to give a troop a little "encouragement" out the door for their first jump.

After that...they couldn't wait to pack their chutes and go back up and again.
You may just surprise yourself, scratch building isn't something you're born with...you have to learn it and there are plenty of folks here a SMC that will help you take that first step.

BTW...PM me your name and E addy so that can send you copies of these Lindy assembly instructions.

I definitely agree with Don about scratchbuilding. In fact, Don gave me the same speech he gave you when I told him I couldn't scratchbuild either. He showed me differently. Now I've scratchbuilt engines, working suspensions, dashboards, grills, upholstered seats, etc. for cars. For aircraft, I've scratchbuilt all kinds of parts I was even working on completely scratchbuilding a 50 Olds sedanette and a 1/6 scale 39 Lincoln but life got in the way of those. If you need help with scracthbuilding, all ya gotta do is ask. :)'

[Deuces-wild]

How about a couple photos of real '41 Willys gassers for a little motivation???