Paper Model, Willys Jeep, Modelik, 1:25

Hi All,

Selected this model as my next project, Modelik Willys Jeep 1/25, which I got from a friend of mine a couple of months ago.

Cannot be sure how long it would take but I’m expecting shorter build than my previous 2-yr project, Ty-2

Let’s see how it goes

Hi Henryk and Gustav,

Thanks a lot for your encouragement.

Tire Prototyping

Tried to follow the original plan, but I decided to go other method. The picture above shows the first trial (at the bottom) and the 2nd round result (at the top). I think works better.

The structure I choose is sandwich method.

Simulated at illustrator and designed the parts (paper rings)

Prepared the paper rings, got them together and attached tire tread.

(Unfortunately, lost the pictures of the process. Will share the photo when I make the tires for Jeep)

Painting.

Using Black Acrylic paint. Did brush painting for the tire to create some surface texture to make the weathering easier as I decided to use “pastel powder” based method as I did for KrAZ 255B long time ago.

if you look closer, you will see the paint surface is rough (not smooth). It will help to hold pasted powder more naturally.

Create some pastel powder (white, yellow), mix and apply on the surface. No rule here, just applied pastel as I liked.

tire prototyping completed.

Confirmed the structure, painting method and weathering method.

For the mass production, I may add/implant small magnet, so that I can have the Jeep detachable from the base.

Made the tires for Jeep. Need 5

The change is making room for magnet.

Before sanding

After sanding

Attach tread

Round fold the tread part and hold the shape using weights.

5x Tires Completed.

Wheel prototyping.

After iterations, got to have all sizes tuned.

Can see imperfection now, but those will be fixed.

Jig that helps for the outer shape.

Assembly completed

Ready for making more.

WIP

Made some progress today with those wheels.

2x front, 2x rear and the spare wheel.

It’s a meditation program.

Completed one set of tires for a Jeep

Added small bolt heads

And prepare inner side of the wheel

Completed the assembly

Painted and weathered

magnets works well

Next up.

Axles

Moving to Axles.

Rolling 0.1mm thick paper on 2mm brass tube making 48mm long, 3mm OD paper pipe.

Attach magnets to make the wheels detachable.

Made some progress on rear axle.

Magnets work well.

I could use a bit more stronger one.

Added the casing for the differential gear, painted and weathered. Couldn’t take enough photo during the work. sharing the pictures during and after weathering.

Hi Osborne,

Thanks for asking.

I’m using weathering using diluted paint + pastel powder. I think you can check the build log of KrAZ or Ty2.

It’s been busy for a couple of weeks and today coming back to work.

The engine block.

Updated the design for more details and better assembly.

completed the engine block housing

Little progress today.

Added OD 2.5mm pipe that goes though the engine block. Also attached brass wire around the engine block head.

Added the oil pan at the bottom.

Added some bolt heads

Added the cover/bracket at the front

Added small magnet (OD 1.9mm, T 0.9mm) at the engine mount positions, “just for the case”

Added the bracket for generator and some more details.

Added a generator, manifold and some small details.