58035: Wild Willy Willys M38 from s2-g2 showroom, GigaM38 Custom Build

Model: (Click to see more) 58035: Wild Willy Willys M38
Status: Project
Date: 4-Mar-2016
Comments: 15

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Having ended up with a bunch of basket case M38 parts, I put together a runner to play rough with. As I broke parts, I redesigned and printed replacements. ... Then, after watching the latest Mad Max movie, I sculpted an 'Immortan Willy' driver. Over time, my 'basher' runner morphed into a Wild Willy version of the GigaHorse from that movie so my custom driver would have a ride. Lots of 3D printed and metal fab parts in this rig. It was a blast to build!

GigaM38 comes over the hill...

Flying battle flags

Custom spare carrier made from old part sprues..

Engine, bumper, arm stays, cage top all 3D printed

Skull wheel, bullet windshield (drilled & etched)

Custom sculpted driver, plexiglass shield

Screw-in flints for wheelie bar flame throwing!

Sheet metal patches w/rivets, and rust effects

Lots of custom parts / custom wheel adapters

Ready to rumble

Comments

R/CVET

4-Mar-2016

Great work...another worthy mad max-themed vehicle. Looks awesome!

Crash Cramer

4-Mar-2016

Nice, perhaps they will contact you when they are going to make a sequel.

scoobybooster

4-Mar-2016

So cool !! Lord Humungous would enjoy this ride for sure ! :-D

Mad Ax

4-Mar-2016

Loved the build thread to this and massive, massive respect for all the hard work and ingenuity. Easily one of the finest builds on Tamiyaclub.

ChrisRx718

4-Mar-2016

So cool! Good job the radiation must be keeping him warm in there. What did you use for the flag poles if you don't mind my asking? I've always wanted to put a flag on my Blackfoot...

s2-g2

4-Mar-2016

R/CVET, Crash - Thank you guys! I really appreciate the kind words.

s2-g2

4-Mar-2016

Scoobybooster - I wonder between Humungous and Immortan who would drive and who would get shotgun?

s2-g2

4-Mar-2016

Mad Ax - there are some really fine builds here - Thank you for that compliment!

s2-g2

4-Mar-2016

Chris - those are slightly pre-bent Hotshot antennas - Haven't distorted them from my original bends yet - they're nice and solid even in a rollover!

IBIFTKH

6-Mar-2016

Really enjoyed the build thread, admire your ingenuity and eye for detail. It's been great fun watching this come together, and awesome to see the finished creation.