Revell '41 Willys "Demon II"-Under Glass-09/07

[mustang1989]

Ok gang. I need something that's going to go a little smooth for me with this Freightliner build looming in the background so I've decided to take on another "Demon II" project. I'll be taking the original gasser idea and slamming it to the ground for more of a Pro Street look. Paint scheme will be the original Street Demons theme with the flames on the sides.

Here we go:

[KennyX]

This is gonna be a fun build to watch!!

Incidentally, I’ve seen a similar automobile prowling the streets of my neighborhood on sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoons, early evenings. It’s in primer, probably a work in progress for the owner, and it is downright menacing-looking, and it just oozes attitude and coolness.

[mustang1989]

Thanks Kenny! Man I would dang near kill to see one of these things here. It'd make the references that much easier. lol

[speedgraflex]

Following along... All the best, Joe. I was just looking at a ‘41 Willys the other day... so hell’s bells I am excited.

[Stikpusher]

Let’s see how the one goes...

[Stuart]

Always fancied having ago at this kit

[mustang1989]

Thanks fellas!

This kit comes with a blown 426 Hemi but I don't like that nasty scoop coming up out of the hood. My aim is to fill in the hole in the hood and to change the induction up on the engine a bit. Gonna go with a Ramcharger 426 instead:

Just like the ones that were in the B029 RPO coded Barracudas and Darts:



Just a little FYI on these two cars.

This ...........is how you bought 'em.

RPO code B029 for the Darts:



and RPO code LO23 for the Barracudas:



Complete fiberglass front ends, acid dipped bodies, rear seat-heater-and radio delete, carpet with no soundproofing, lightweight van seats and no window regulators in the doors. The only way to raise and lower the windows was with a belt attached to the bottom of the window. All the way up was with the belt attached to the floor and if you wanted it down you released it and lowered the window. You actually ordered it from the dealer and it had to be towed to the Hurst Factory to finish the assembly process. Believe it or not...............anybody could walk in and order one.

Here's a picture of them at the Hurst factory in Detroit awaiting pick up:



Lemme see if I can find an article. Here you go....

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/chrysler ... arracudas/

[speedgraflex]

I am beyond STOKED. Because I am big believer in stock cars. In my blood. And I am so excited for you, Joe. Just keep building, bud.



There are no coincidences—I just added the Jo-Han to my collection. I wanted some good muscle to build when the going was tough.

PS. I know you are building the Demon with a power plant swap but what a power plant...

[mustang1989]

You found a Jo-Han version of one of those??? Those are getting to be RARE!!! Really looking forward to seeing your take on that build Bruce.

P.S. Yeah 425 hp back then is like 600-700 hp now. Just crazy.

[speedgraflex]

Excited to see Demon II design happen in all particulars. I am grateful you created all the tasty links for resources specifically related to automobile modeling, Joe. Check OMK online for the old kits. That is one email blast I get and open—usually 10 pages of new acquisitions!