Besides slots, I enjoy a good sci-fi or horror movie. That is how this piece came about.

As a lad, I recall seeing the movie Mighty Joe-Young and I thought the stop-motion animation was fantastic. I still think it rivals some of today’s computer-generated films.
I decided to replicate a scene of the movie where Joe, after being inebriated by to two drunks and led to escape by his female master and her boyfriend. They put him in the back of a truck and sped away. A chase ensues with the cops and Tipsy Joe shakes his fist angrily at the pursuers and almost falls out of the truck. I loved that.

I started with a Willys and cut it 2/3rds. I folded over the roof, sanded and formed it to match up with what was now a cab. I cut up a Euro Satyr lorry and claimed the back end for this conversion. I added mud flaps and a yellow windshield for more of the old-time look, but the Willys’ nose still stood out too much. I cut the grill front open and fitted a Kaiser one in its place, then installed a front bumper below that. I used flat acrylics for the body and trim. I detailed with cast iron paint, black wash and silver. The Ape came from an animal jungle bag my girls picked up at the dollar shop. To fit inside the rear, he received a broken hip and back, and a twisted arm. He was painfully painted and detailed a bit.


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I like how it turned out and now have two things to enjoy about it.

It was a fun build and the hardest part was finding a little scale simian.


Cheers..

AWW man that's one awesome looking truck ! Now I gotta watch that movie.. its been a long time since I saw it.

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Wes

okay that is WAAAAAY cool...

--rick

Bossman, Once again your imagination just shines... :thumbsup: Now I know what you wanted the ape for. Man that is so cool. Keep em coming.

Jeff

Very clever Boss,that looks great.The detailing on the truck is superb!!!!

Could even fit in with the re do of King Kong that is coming out next month.
I believe that will be the THIRD time it has been remade.I guess Hollywood is out of ideas.

Mike

Very clever Boss,that looks great.The detailing on the truck is superb!!!!

Could even fit in with the re do of King Kong that is coming out next month.
I believe that will be the THIRD time it has been remade.I guess Hollywood is out of ideas.

Mike
Peter Jackson made the King Kong so its supposed to be the best one ever. better than old ones more realisitic. If you did see Lord of the Rings then imagine how he would do with king kong.. the movie is out next week.

Wes

Monkey buisness? Nope. Going APE! is more like it! Had you not shared how you built the body, I never would have guessed! The mating of the 2 bodies is great! I really like the realistic stance of the truck, too! Also, the grill is a nice touch. No matter what people do to the willys, they always end up looking like a modified willys. I didn't guess on this truck. Nice exicution, mate! :thumbsup:

Now, your little ape fellow out back is very cool too. I remembered the scene from the movie as soon as I saw these pictures. Very very nice! Now, where is the blonde in the cargo shorts? WooHOO!

Keep at those customs and thank you for sharing!

Hey Boss,
Pretty cool, man. Usin the flat paints really gives an old look. I dont get to watch movies much, and when I try its usually thru my eyelids. Creative job reproducing that scene!

Later--- Circle Track DAC

First off, thanks so much for the comps’! It always makes the next project a bit easier knowing that some out there enjoy and appreciate my endeavors.

Viewing the responses and reviewing the pics, some looked missing. I realized I’d left the running boards on the bench and for got to detail the door handles. I’ve done that now, and added a license plate-which now seems fitting to HT as of late. Remember these?

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Thanks again, Mates! :)

Bossman-

That truck is awesome. It looks like a perfect fit. Even the top comes off!

I love the story that comes with it. I'll have to work on that part of the customization.
Jim

Great custom Boss! Love that tag. ;) rr

That cracks me up! Excellent work boss. Now all you need to do is find some way out of round rear tires to get the truck rockin back and forth. Love the plate.

great Job Boss ! You really have a great imagination !kep them coming !

Neal

I love it!British humor and slots!
Chris