Willy's Wrangler

Model: (Click to see more) 58242: Wild Willy 2
Status: Runner
Date: 13-Dec-2016
Comments: 11
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We all know Wild Willy loves his M38 Jeep. Rumour has it that Willy petitioned Mr Tamiya, in person, for 15 years to get his Jeep back. Eventually, impressed by Willy's dedication and Samurai-esque refusal to accept defeat, Tamiya-San granted Willy's plea and the Wild Willy 2 was born. Basically, if Willy had a backside, he'd have 'M38' tattooed upon it.



But Willy's not getting any younger, and driving around in an open Jeep in all weathers doesn't always appeal as much as when Willy was in his youth. Sometimes Willy wishes for something with a few more modern conveniences like, say, a roof. And although Tamiya-San has recognised Willy's contribution and has given him several new rides as rewards, Willy is at heart a Jeep guy.



So when Willy decided to build a new ride he had a few basic criteria to meet. It had to be a Jeep, with a roof, and it had to be a Tamiya body. Oh, and preferably it would fit on the trusty WR-02 chassis.



Ah...... um, Willy, you know that won't work, right?




Hope you like Willy's work! ;)


cheers,


Rob

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Comments

tecnica2001

14-Dec-2016

That thing is awesome, great work sir...

MAD-BEE

14-Dec-2016

@TAMIYA make this your next release....... l would buy it for one! Excellent Rob!

hi-pe70

14-Dec-2016

Great writing and top work. This is the perfect new ride for Willy! The only problem could be, that Willy must learn to park this bigger truck.
Regards Peter

Steffen

14-Dec-2016

Brilliant mate, well done!

njmlondon

15-Dec-2016

Love it! Do you dare drive it? Am curious as to whether the longer wheelbase means it cannot wheelie anymore.

IBIFTKH

15-Dec-2016

Thanks for all the nice comments guys


Parking never was part of Willy's skill set! I have driven it a little, but carefully! It will still wheelie, just about. It needs decent traction to wheelie, and won't go as far as a stock WR02 - but it tries!!

AndyjcClod

15-Dec-2016

That is stunning, I may go as far as saying better that the original! Wow thems could be fightin words to some people!

Grumpy pants

15-Dec-2016

Brilliant!

SHY69

16-Dec-2016

That is so cool Rob, fantastic work!

Hyperlite

18-Dec-2016

Love it and two nitrous bottles cos one is just not enough 😉

IBIFTKH

16-Feb-2017

One NOS bottle is never enough...

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