My little "Willy"

[colin jones]

wow' great job. I bet that was more than a 1 week project. He must have a pretty good workshop.
Colin.

[Marc van Aalderen]

I believe it took him some six months to build. Not full time but on and off. He restores classic cars for a living and has no problems with making a new fender or door panel. I have seen work that looked better than new coming from his hands. A true old fashioned craftsman. I wish I had half his talent/skill with sheet metal.

But your Jeep looks good too! Your son will be thrilled.

I suddenly remembered a Jeep I saw at Beltring a couple of years ago. Hang on, looking for pics..........
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Found them! This took the builder more than a year if I remember correctly.

Cheers,

[colin jones]

Strike me pink, what amazing detail. Looks like he's done a 1:2 scale. Thats no toy. Fantastic work.
Colin.

[colin jones]

I almost feel embarrased to show pictures of mine. I think I better do a CMP

[Lynn Eades]

Just remember what you built it for.
You will know on Christmas day, that you've done a great job.

[Marc van Aalderen]

There is absolutely no need to feel embarassed. I was not trying to put your work down. What you made for your son is a fantastic present that he will thoroughly enjoy, I'm sure of that. His friends will be asking their dad's to make them one....

And don't forget you only did it in a week. Not 6 months or a year.

And I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy Green New Year!!

Cheers,

[guyvapeur]

You will never regret the time you have spent on this project. This little Willy is more than a Christmas gift, it is a legacy you are passing on.

[Darren Abbott]

Hi Guys,
Amazing what we do for the kids. When I was 10, I asked my dada if we could make a miniature tank. My dad, being a busy farmer, told me there was too many important things that needed to be done. When my daughter was about ten, we were going to the MJCQ swap meet at Cunungra. We were intending on buying one of those half sized toy jeep projects that Marathon used to sell. One the way there we decided that we would build are own WWII miniature vehicle. So, three months later we had a 1/3 scale grant tank, powered by electric wheel chair motors. Unfortunately, these motors just dont have the power to turn it properly, so it is about to under go a heart transplant and get an 11hp petrol motor, ride-on mower diff and disc brakes. Then we'll see the little bugger turn!

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[Marc van Aalderen]

It's amazing what some people can produce in their spare time. I allways enjoy looking at and admiring things like this. Maybe one day, should I ever get a grandson....

Cheers,