AMT 1940 Willys Gasser Pickup 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1145

[@craigwest8386]

This Willys gasser kit goes WAY back for me. Built it when I was a kid in the 60's. Great job!

[@garythorstenson6783]

I built this kit back in the late 60's as a four wheel drive tow truck. Used the chassis from a Chevy Blazer and the tow system from the '34 Ford pick up. I made a lot of the cars that are being re-issued today, but none came out as nice as these. This guy is amazing. Great skills and he "get's it" when it comes to cars!

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@roberthobson5005]

You are the reason I am getting back into modeling after decades.

[@hpiguy]

Excellent, enjoy this fun hobby!

[@michaelkelsey5783]

I should have watched your video as I usually do on this kit . some people are builders, such as you with vision and imagination, and some people need perfect fit out of the box.that is why yours is always outstanding. My opologies to you and all readers for my previous comments.

[@chriscallen6897]

I always enjoy the little stories you make up when you build these kits.

[@hpiguy]

Haha, thanks!

[@radioactivelarry]

I built that kit way back in the early 70's and if I remember correctly it was issued as a double kit at one time. I believe the blown engine is an Olds or Caddy. I still have one of the issues unbuilt in a pristine box. My kit is a reissue from the 90's. I remember this kit was rare as not too many reissues were popped and the original kits were going for big bucks on eBay. Another fine intuitive build.

[@radioactivelarry]

Strawberry Fields, looks like a great color for my 40 Ford kit. I'll have to purchase a can. I have tons of Tamiya, Model Master, Testors Lacquer, House of Color in both spray cans and the bottles I use for my airbrush but I always like a new color that is a little different. I think some of my older paint is no longer good, some of the cans won't spray but believe it or not some work great after you put the can in warm water for a while then shake it up like Elvis for about an hour and they spray like new and look like new after dry. That's the old Pactra, Testors and some old AMT spray cans. I actually had a newer can of Testors Lacquer blow out the bottom of the can just sitting on the shelf, made a stinky mess and sprayed paint all over. I called Testors and they never heard of that problem but they compensated me with a whole case of Testors Lacquer but it was all one color, Maroon. Thank you Testors!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Larry!

[@sabledriver]

i built this kit when it came with the coupe and pickup body. I used the coupe. Fun kit, I was able to get a blue ribbon at the state fair for the effort(this was many years ago!) I also put slightly raised metal hinges on the hood, I thought it looked better. Mine was/is also painted red. Thanks again!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@walterronk8348]

Chris another Trick with Super Glue is that Acetone/ Fingernsil polish Remover acts as a Debonder... Hence A Q-Tip dipped in it as a guided applicator helps put it to soak only where you Super Glued it

[@hpiguy]

The issue with that is that straight acetone will easily melt the styrene models are made of. I recommend against it, but if you've had luck, go for it.

[@hpiguy]

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[@ronmock132]

Another great review and build Chris. Doing all kinds of models for 60 years, I love the way you do things. Appreciate the time you put into these videos.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ron, I enjoy it!

[@michaelteeple8704]

I built a car version of that kit as a kid. Models and legos are still some very good options if you have kids. This stuff rolls over into life long behaviors and I dont see any down side at all.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Never had any desire to build a gasser. Until now. Your reviews are so enticing and maybe it's time I had a change from building them stock 😃

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Andy, it's all about the building for me, I like it all, any subject.

[@BigBlueGarage]

I love your videos. They’re super helpful and fun. You are the bob ross of model cars

[@tomkendall4079]

Chris, I've enjoyed watching your builds and reviews for quite a while now. You do a great job with letting us know what is in the kit and what to look for. I also appreciate how you keep your comments about a less than stellar kit positive. So many people want to focus on the downfalls of the kit. Thanks for all you do to keep us informed and entertained.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tom! I'll let the other wallow in angry posts and getting upset about flash or a hood crease line that isn't perfect scale. I just want to build models and have fun.

[@tomkendall4079]

@@hpiguy I agree completely. I was watching your build of the Revell 57 Gasser with interest. I am building the 57 Wagon Gasser kit as a stock wagon. I am trying to scratchbuild a roof rack for it and I am planning on using five of the outside mirror bases (cutting off the mirror faces) as the mounting brackets for the rack. I am in need of two more mirrors. You wouldn't happen to have a couple in your spares box to part with? I'd pay for them, including shipping. Got three so far but still need two. Thanks in advance and keep up the fine channel.

[@NOSJNKY-yu4jz]

Another beautiful build always love your weathered builds and especially your backstories for each vehicle.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot, it's part of the fun!

[@johnnyb.bh86]

This is SO FANTASTIC!!! Love when you weather up your builds!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Johnny!

[@davewillis9857]

After decades, i am just getting back into building models and customizing diecast. Before I start, I have been doing alot of research on air brush kits and all of the equipment before I buy everything. I will have to order everything on line due to living on Maui. There is almost nothing to find here for what I need. I saw this exact kit and snatched it right up along with a half dozen or so others. I will probably do 1 or 2 other ones before partaking in the building of the willy's gasser.

[@marksimkiw923]

Great weathering on this and great build

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@chrisclinton5424]

I like your choices, makes it more interesting. Choose your own path and make it fun, nothing better than that!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@od1452]

Love those Gassers. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Me too!

[@doublenickelbob]

Oh boy ! Another great build . Super build, keep em coming.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bob!

[@joe6096]

Another great build Chris! I love how you make so many of your builds realistic for what people would really do with these cars in real life instead of making them all pristine perfect exactly like the cover on the box. Also, I just have to say I've watched a couple of videos from other modelers and they do not come close to your videos. You really do a great job of thoroughly showing and explaining your build process, and your thoughts behind all your decisions.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Joe! I appreciate the kind words!

[@ericssincty6537]

Greetings Chris, from Las Vegas, Nevada. You have inspired me to start building again. Your attitude towards this hobby is refreshing and contagious 😷! you have a great sense of humor and skills everyone can relate to. My wife supports me in this and is one of my biggest fans because, I “build for me (and her) and have fun!” Keep being you! Hugs 🤗 from SSINCTY brother!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Eric, I'm all about fun enjoying our hobby!

[@modelrestorations]

Beautiful build Chris!!!! I'm Really glad to see you do this one. I'm restoring an original one now. The original ones came with the option to use a car body or the pickup body.

[@johnkelley9877]

Very nice looking! The weathering techniques are great and something I will use in the future. Thanks for sharing this.

[@hpiguy]

Very welcome!

[@glennsloggett1876]

I built this kit a number of years ago in different packaging , AMT even released a 2in1 kit where you could build either a coupe or a pickup. I am going to pick this up for sure, one of my favourites from the past. Another nice build !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Glenn!

[@troywebb3493]

Nice build on that one 👌 love the weathering

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@vinf.4197]

Another fun and enthusiastic video!! Great tip about using super glue as a temporary hold . . . will be sure to use it. Keep 'em coming!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@earllister5627]

Great job love the weathering

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Earl!

[@jamesbutler5995]

I really love your imagination when building these models.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jerryjohanan1940]

You did a great job on it. Mine was yellow with light blue and light pink pin striping on it

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jerryjohanan1940]

I had a 40 Willy's prostreet pickup with a 406cid and about 750hp. This is a must for me to do. Wish I still had the truck. I sold it about 7 years ago

[@pretzelogic2689]

This has the be the most clear, to the point, informative and inspiring build video I've ever seen. OK, maybe you're second to Paul Budzik but you cover everything in one vid. You have inspired me to get on with the NASCAR kits I have. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@daps559]

Been watching you for about a year, first comment. Love all of your videos so much. Cracks me up though to see all the hobby lobby products though because I work there. Severely underestimated "craft paint" for modeling. Spent too much money on "modeling paint" to do my projects before I found your channel. Now I know I can find my stuff all over my store.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Daniel!

[@douglaspedersen1536]

Always a good review, concise and right to the point. Good information on quality of kit and fit.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@malikdigger4544]

Kool lil truck looks awesomely enough drive for real.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@theguythehobbyshop7880]

this was a really good one i really liked all the subtle use of multiple paint colors ! it slowly lathers up to a very realistic looking example of your veryfine craftsmanship! the little madeup story you told along the way made it really fun too! the white paint streak over the decal was very authentic. thank you again for yet another dynamite review chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jesseortega8598]

Awesome Job as always Chris! I actually have the two in one of this kit! Build it coupe or pick up! Now I'm anxious to get it built! The tip about cutting off those hinge pins and running a piece of Music wire is just what I was thinking of doing too! Looks Super cool!

[@ronroberts2453]

Another winner in the can Chris!! I love this review, excellent!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Ron! As always!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

There's some built for show, then there's the ones that GO !!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@shoe2241]

great look!!! another classic.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@jim_cathymcclendon6091]

You sure make it a lot of fun

[@maryfiltz800]

Very good - always love the Coke trucks. Thanks for a great build again.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mary!

[@leonserya720]

Cool job👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Leon!

[@jamman6]

Very creative and enjoyable build video! Came out absolutely awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@brandonb1681]

That is a lovely engine .

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for spending some of your day on my channel!

[@electroncreations5724]

What do you know? Another cool truck. You sure are doing some neat kits this summer. I have been enjoying every minute of it! --Cindi (Granny Glue-Sniffer)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always Cindi!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Awesome take on this kit!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Love the build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sam!

[@jeremy2033]

Thanks for the heads up on the frame cut out!

[@hpiguy]

No problem!

[@marc-andrepalange5794]

Ok you got my mind spinning with the gasser...chevy pickup a trailer and the gasser thank you 😀👍

[@hpiguy]

Sounds good!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great looking truck. Love the story too.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you and thanks for stopping by the channel and watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@gohst581922]

Just amazing! Can't wait to get mine!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Love it Chris...great review and an even better build. nice job Chris. I think I just might get this one...Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Mike, always appreciate your comments!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Fantastic job. Just beautiful!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Nice kit ... Great Build love gassers

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@chassegallerie2910]

I love your work. I'm REALLY not into weathered vehicles. But the more I see you do it, the more I'm like: Heh. Maybe I'll do one, one day. Maybe a cadaver (of a kit of course!) bought at a show for cheap with a couple of parts missing would be a good wheaterer.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Doesn't matter what you build or how, as long as you like it.

[@alensley1368]

Awesome as always. Love the fade job. Hope to learn that trick.

[@hpiguy]

As easy as I show, and dry brushing with craft paints takes just minutes. Enjoy!

[@davidpayne4315]

Awesome job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@russhoffman6301]

I have this kit and am pleased with it overall with the exception of the engine/supercharger & exhaust. Felt they could have done better, will be swapping in a different engine combo. Going with a WW2 olive drab green style paint job.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Magnus Walker says, "Dirt doesn't slow you down." This would be a great kit to do some additional engine details with that flip nose.

[@hpiguy]

You bet it would. A custom builder could go nuts on that exposed engine.

[@garyslentzii2796]

I would recommend double stick tape for the bed instead of glue. Cool build Chris as always!

[@RawFitChris]

This was a great build and detailing! And truly enjoyable well done presentation!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

nice weekend warrior, great build as always

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Charles!

[@garyparker2969]

Beautiful Work Brother Chris AGAIN 😄😄😄LOL, have a Blessed Week.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Gary!

[@garyparker2969]

You're Welcome.

[@DrewberryHobbies]

Nice build.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Red!

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Skills Chris !! 👏👏✌

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@novadiecastman5251]

Hpiguys, awesome!!! love it ,like the way you built this kit with the story . Your the best God bless

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff!

[@randyjennie5553]

One of my favorite of your builds so far. Enjoy your channel

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Randy!

[@R171-j8v]

I'm going to get it hopefully.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@jeremystrickland7767]

i love theses kits i have 2 of em can't wait to build one

[@davidking8968]

Love gassers.neet tricks and cool engine, thanks

[@hpiguy]

Thanks David!

[@level5565]

I had one of those kits way back when, Mine came with the willys coupe body and the pickup truck body. You could build it either way, if you didn't cut off the scribed area you would use the coupe body. This video makes me want to get another! 🤔

[@hpiguy]

Snatch it up!

[@phantom629]

Nice build, i think i would have made the scoop one of those newspaper mail boxes that were popular way back when, it would have fit the low buck racing motif a little better.

[@hpiguy]

A good idea for your build. Enjoy!

[@valorieausen8240]

Norm here, another beautiful job Chris (sorry if I got your name wrong) I've built about a dozen models since I retired and im getting a little better, still not in your class but like to think I'm a step or two above the R on R guy lol keep up the Great work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words Norm! I don't compare myself to anyone, I just build to make myself happy and enjoy sharing all the new and reissue kits with folks. :)

[@adventure2073]

Awesome work as always! I have to go buy one now! Or several.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy yours!

[@jonce6750]

That looks awesome nice build thanks for the video always a good one

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jonce!

[@M-WC]

Another great build. Thanks. “J”🇨🇦

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Great build Chris!....Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Bill!

[@jsidaho1957]

That Willys looks fantastic, thanks for another great build review, Chris! Interesting technique on the cab with using a wet blend of spray paints. Drag cars are so cool and remember, gassers for life!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man, I try all different kinds of stuff and what happens happens. Sometimes it turns out cool!

[@rosseganjr9402]

I wish they would come out with a stock one

[@chrisC052]

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Once again a masterpiece sir, well done. Love your channel.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris, much appreciated!

[@danielross1033]

I’m way late to the party and up late so I’m going to say I found a kit a while back that’s was a 2 in 1 kit it didn’t let you build it stock but you could build a car or truck I built the car and had to scavenge parts to build the truck this kit appears to be the same but without the car body all the parts besides the rear glass is compatible which is why I had to find all the parts to build the truck I had a hard time finding another front clip that was the right scale and I used a Chrysler 392 Hemi from a 1953 studebaker kit and made my own high rise intake for it I hope whoever takes the time to read my story here enjoys it

[@chrisC052]

Use to belong to the coke dealer".That was so funny, it really made my day, and I needed the laugh. If KZbin ever had a category for funniest line in a video that would win hands down! Love this channel.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@skipjohnson9358]

Sweet build mann 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Skip!

[@matthewharroun8618]

I've always thought that Willys was pronounced "will-ees". Mainly because my grandfather worked for them and everyone in my family has pronounced it that way when talking about them.

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, both are acceptable. People that worked with the man say he pronounced his name 'willis' so that's just what I use. No biggie. www.toledoblade.com/local/2002/02/03/J-N-Willys-pronounced-his-name-Willis-local-Jeep-historian-says.html

[@hotrodpop1973]

You're correct, Chris. His most famous quote was "I don't care how they pronounce my name as long as they buy my car!"

[@matthewharroun8618]

Ah, OK. The first time I heard you say it on an older video, I thought, "That's gotta be wrong!" Then I posed the question of what was right and did some research. Honestly though, "Willis" still sounds wrong to me, but whatever, right?

[@hpiguy]

"Whatchu talkin bout Willis!?" LOL

[@doublenickelbob]

Praying Mantis........ smelling to much bondene! Great vid Chris. Keep making them I'll keep watching.

[@1955mouse]

awesome job chris, (I would probably paint mine testors turn signal red spray paint. it's a beautiful red color. but that's me), but yours turned out great!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy yours!

[@mariomeza3408]

Good concept for this build.👍👏👏🏆😎

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mario!

[@emilianobarone2737]

Muy bueno el video y tu trabajo exelente como siempre, felicitaciones, saludos cordiales desde Argentina

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot, and greetings from the USA!

[@ronstewart9792]

Sweet build, have two of those to do. Ron

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy Ron!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

You can match it up against the 57 gasser, good build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bud!

[@richardarios5706]

cool 😎 gasser 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@doozersmodels3193]

Looking good sir

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx...I want that Robert

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robert!

[@chopperbaldwin610]

Dang you made that look easy, I have built a few of them and they fought me the whole way. Keep up the great work and Rust In Peace.

[@hpiguy]

Only issue was perfect alignment of the hood and I'm sure if I spent more time it would have went even better. Thanks!

[@tommalchert416]

Is the scoop on correct................The build looks very nice !!!!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Thank You For Keeping History Alive In Model Excellence. Have You Built Paul Reveres Raiders Coach From 1967 ?

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Trevor! Nope, I own it, but have not reviewed it.

[@jerryjohanan1940]

They are small inside the cab. I had a bench seat in mine and with the wife and I in it you didn't have much room at all

[@andyjones357]

Willys 40-41 gassers or all original stock any way you want it you can’t go wrong