DaveCov's Italeri 1/24 Willys Jeep (721) - Paul T's 4x4 GB

[davecov]

Thanks to Paul for leading this GB. My contribution will be the Italeri 1/24 Willys Jeep (721)

Boxart:


Runner A - crisply moulded in a dark green plastic:


Runner B - Thankfully, there are few seams or ejector pin marks although there are some sinkholes:


Transparency Runner - Very clear parts. Decals are well printed and in register:


Instruction Leaflet - Pages 1 and 8:


Instruction Leaflet - Pages 2 and 3:


Instruction Leaflet - Pages 4 and 5:


Instruction Leaflet - Pages 6 and 7:


Unfortunately, my partner, Aileen, is to undergo an operation next Friday to remove a tumour in a kidney, so I am not likely to be doing much modelling for quite a time afterwards. In view of that, this is likely to be a quick build with minimal weathering, so hang onto your seatbelts!

Dave

[Richard48]

Hope everything goes well for Aileen.Best wishes to you both.
Richard

[Airborne01]

Best wishes mate
Steve

[Stefee]

Wishing both of you all the best.

[scottie3158]

Sending best wishes to your both.

[pjgtech]

Best wishes and watching along.... I'm also doing a jeep, of sorts.... 8-)

[davecov]

Thank you everybody for your kind wishes. They are much appreciated.

I have had a busy afternoon. First of all, I removed most parts from the runners. The smallest parts were left on the runners so that they wouldn't get lost:


All parts were cleaned up ready for assembly, apart from filling ejector pin marks:


The chassis was assembled:


Followed by the engine:


Before I could start assembling the body, I got out the filler:


Hopefully, I will be able to get the filler sanded tonight and can continue with assembly.

That is all for now.

Dave

[PaulTRose]

This looks very interesting..... You going to do it with the top up?

Im sending positive thoughts Aileens way.... Please tell her we are all thinking of her

[Jim R]

All the best to Aileen. An interesting kit. The scale is unusual. Look forward to seeing how it compares to the more common 1/35 offerings.

[davecov]

Just a quick update.

I have sanded the filler and commenced the assembly of the body. As you can see, I am assembling the tilt as well:


Tomorrow will be primer day. That is all for now.

Dave

[Geoffers]

That’s quick work Dave, looks an interesting project 👍

May I also add my best wishes to Aileen, hope alls goes well 🤞

Geoff.

[davecov]

Another quick update.

I have glued as many parts as possible, prior to painting:


Crocodile clips are armed and ready for painting action:


Unfortunately, today is not primer day after all! I have almost run out of primer and went to my paint stash to get a new bottle and there isn't one! As I don't have enough primer for this Jeep build, I am saving what remains for any emergencies with two other builds currently underway. However, a new primer order has been placed and I should get it mid-week.

BTW, I have noticed that I have a part missing. It is one of the rear Cat Eye tail lights. I have checked the photos of the runners and it was missing when I opened the box. I will have to scratch one.

That is all for now.

Dave

[davecov]

A primer report!

My order of primer arrived this morning and I got spraying straight away. The chassis and engine:


Wheels, tyres and other parts:


The radiator and bodyshell, which has only been primed on the underside for now:


That is all for now.

Dave

[scottie3158]

Looking good.