'41 Willys "Demon II"

[406 Silverado]

Started out with these two kits and a Pro Street vision between the two.





I've always had an eye for Revell's "Street Demons" series back in 1983 but I don't really care for the gasser look that a few of 'em had...……..this one in particular. In staying with the theme I set out to change things up a little bit in the way of a slight color change up, stance, powertrain and interior.



Powertrain : Came from the Revell 1968 Hemi Dart kit with upgrades to the ignition, fuel and throttle linkage systems.



Wheels: From Future Attractions. I had my machine shop at work cut the rear wheels in half due to the fact that they were just too dang wide to use with the tires I had.



Paint: Testors Icy Blue Lacquer, Testors White Lightning Lacquer and Testors Wet Look Clear all decanted and shot through an airbrush.



Decals: Speedway Decals

[garydavis]

GREAT detail work and paint, Joe!! Not to mention the massaging the height and stance. I also didn't like the looks of the kit. You sure made this puppy look GREAT. That engine bay sure looks killer bubba! Outstanding ALL around.

[keavdog]

Awesome. I can't decide which I like best - the chassis/underside or the body/topside. Equally impressive upside down vs right side up. Killer motor! That's the 426 hemi with the cross ram. Love that dart kit

[stikpusher]

Looks nice! I forget that Willys made more than jeeps. The interior and exterior look good, but that motor looks sweet!!!

[Leon]

That is a sweet looking ride Joe! Love all the goodies on the interior and great engine detail as usual.

[70 STING]

Beautiful work as always. I'm amazed with the tiny details added to the engine - especially when they look in scale. And those wheels... so phat!

[Joe Rix]

I am really enjoying revisiting your past builds Joe. You did a superb job on the Willys. The detailed engine stands out to me. great detail their. And who doesn't like flames. This one is a looker.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. I really have a GREAT time with these "Demon II" builds. I've got another one in store for a future build. I've still got three of these to go ya know.

[kwt]

Mighty fine job there Joe

[406 Silverado]

Jul 22, 2023 10:09:35 GMT -5 kwt said:

Mighty fine job there Joe

Thanks Jeremy!

How's things been going in your neck of the woods bro?

[kwt]

Jul 22, 2023 10:11:54 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Jul 22, 2023 10:09:35 GMT -5 kwt said:

Mighty fine job there Joe

Thanks Jeremy!

How's things been going in your neck of the woods bro?

Better than I deserve I'm sure... Yesterday is the first day it hasn't rained in 1 1/2 - 2 wks. Yard looks like I may have to bushhog it lol.

How ya been?

[406 Silverado]

Jul 22, 2023 10:17:25 GMT -5 kwt said:

Jul 22, 2023 10:11:54 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Thanks Jeremy!

How's things been going in your neck of the woods bro?

Better than I deserve I'm sure... Yesterday is the first day it hasn't rained in 1 1/2 - 2 wks. Yard looks like I may have to bushhog it lol.

How ya been?

Sheesh. Been there and don that where I've had the song, "Who'll Stop the Rain" from CCR playing in my head. lol

It hasn't rained here in a LONG time. Frickin' drought conditions coupled with crazy heat over the past couple of months. Summer started here in May despite when they say that it's supposed to start.

It hasn't been going too bad really. As you said, better than I deserve. I do need to squeeze a little more bench time in but other than that .....not bad.

[modelcarjr]

Looks good, Joe! Where did you get the pop bottle? Is that from the Revell 55 Chevy kit? If so, you really worked some magic on it. Also the gauge faces? I don't remember them being that good in the kit. The 41 Willys is a great kit and you've done a really nice job with this one!

[406 Silverado]

Jul 23, 2023 14:02:13 GMT -5 modelcarjr said:

Looks good, Joe! Where did you get the pop bottle? Is that from the Revell 55 Chevy kit? If so, you really worked some magic on it. Also the gauge faces? I don't remember them being that good in the kit. The 41 Willys is a great kit and you've done a really nice job with this one!

Thanks bud! I'll have to look but I didn't get them from a kit. I got 'em off of eBay I think. The gauge faces I believe did come in the Pro Street version of the kit if I remember correctly. Thanks again for the comments on her JR.

[deafpanzer]

Wow! Beautiful build… love the flames! Trying to catch up here with my iPhone as my week long vacation is about to wrap up.

[midnightprowler]

Nothing short of stunning.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks deafpanzer and midnightprowler for the great comments. This build seemed to take on a mind/ direction of her own.

[handiabled]

A great result of superb kitbashing my friend! The interior is awesome

[406 Silverado]

Jul 28, 2023 9:13:13 GMT -5 handiabled said:

A great result of superb kitbashing my friend! The interior is awesome

Thanks Brent. This one'll be one of the ones going to the show next week.

[kyledehart5]

This is OUTSTANDING stuff Joe. I love it.

[406 Silverado]

Jul 30, 2023 3:23:00 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

This is OUTSTANDING stuff Joe. I love it.

Sorry for the late reply Kyle. Thanks a bunch bud.

[project510]

Wonderful details inside and out.