Bench Update 12-16-2024

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

Great updates, love that deep black in the rebuild!!!

[@olezippi]

I hear ya Paul. I like it when the paint cooperates with ya. Thanks for the visit.

[@MelissaSmith-gw5ck]

Sorry for the Christmas card confusion...it's just us (Arnold and Melissa Smith), faithful "The Garage With Zippi" RUclips viewers! We appreciate your generosity in sharing your shop card(s) with us earlier this year and profiling our model request (from your awesome display of model builds) on a Sunday morning model(s) and coffee episode...we just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy (and safe!) New Year!!!🎄🎄🎄

[@olezippi]

Well ha le lu ya brotha...the mystery is solved. I do appreciate the Christmas card. One of the best ones I've recieved. I sure do appreciate youall stopping by the garage. Merry Christmas to the both of you.

[@olezippi]

I just went back and watched my video and I called you Harold. I am so sorry "Arnold". Man...I just hate it when I mess up. Merry Christmas folks.

[@MelissaSmith-gw5ck]

@@olezippi No problem...when you reach our age, a mispronunciation of your name is mild. Trust me, in my 61 years, I've been called worse!!!😂😂

[@olezippi]

@@MelissaSmith-gw5ck Haha....I hear ya. I'll be 71 on my next birthday and I can't remember what I had for breakfast 😁

[@ronstewart9792]

Great update Zippi. Those Ice Man engines look great. Man both paint jobs look awesome. Ron

[@olezippi]

Thanks Ron. Yup, the ole Iceman has some nice stuff.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Both models look great. The black on the Ford is absolutely awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Michael. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Looking great, brother,awesome cards too ✌️😁

[@olezippi]

I appreciate ya Bratha. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@ramblers69]

Black paint looks awesome Bob, glad the Christmas card mystery was solved, 🎄👍⛄

[@olezippi]

Thanks Tom. Yeah, that was a little puzzling.

[@GaryParker-e3u]

😱😱😱😱😱🏆🏆🏆🏆 Thanks for Sharing n GBA 🙏🤗 Gary.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Gary. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@GaryParker-e3u]

@olezippi Merry Christmas Buddy 👍👍

[@Weasel3DE]

Very sharp rebuild both excellent work Zip....

[@olezippi]

Thanks man.

[@theintake8961]

Your paint work is looking sweet Zippi! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress 🧑‍🎄🎄😎👍

[@olezippi]

Much obliged Buddy. With the Holidays fast approaching it may be a whole before I complete these builds.

[@DonnieGriffin-eo2eo]

Your paint work is looking sweet Zippi! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress I 'am in the same boat hung up on my 68 VW build may get to it Thursday.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Donnie. Yeah, this time of the year the weather is iffy for painting.

[@linkpoison5511]

Nice shout outs and update. Thanks for sharing. I Hope the weather clears up soon for you. Have a great week!!

[@olezippi]

Hey Link...thanks for coming by Buddy. I do see some sunshine headed my way.

[@wayneburgess6591]

Man those are looking great. You know you have arrived when you can pull off a black gloss paint job like that my friend. Kudos to you

[@olezippi]

Thanks Wayne. I know right. I don't know how many rabbits I have left in my hat 😁

[@JuanTorres-id8qg]

Both builds are looking nice my friend 👍👍👍😎

[@olezippi]

Thanks Juan. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@JuanTorres-id8qg]

@ Thank you my friend and merry Christmas to you and your family

[@timcarson8146]

Can't say it enough...I love the Willys! Both builds are looking great. That black looks so deep...beautiful!

[@olezippi]

I appreciate it Tim. Thanks Buddy.

[@sambaldwin3730]

Your paint turned out really good. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas

[@olezippi]

Thanks Sam, I appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Great video
Love those paint job😮😮😮😮

[@olezippi]

Thanks Pappa. Yeah, both paint jobs came out pretty decent.

[@roncornell4345]

That's sweet zippy can't wait to see that when it's done

[@olezippi]

Thanks Ron. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@modelcar1589]

Awesome paint job 👏🏿

[@olezippi]

Thanks Leon. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

Nice Christmas cards!! Both of those are looking awesome Zippy! Love that blue!! Sweet engine

[@olezippi]

Thanks Manny. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

@@olezippi Your welcome!! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!!

[@LarrysModelShop]

Man that black paint looks amazing and that's without clear! Great looking work on both builds so far. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!!

[@olezippi]

Thank's Larry. Much obliged Buddy. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Yeah buddy, been raining all day on my side of the river.........can't get any paint work done today.......that black is slick buddy.....like that blue also

[@olezippi]

He Buddy. I appreciate ya swinging by the garage. Yeah, I'm happy with how the paint jobs turned out.

[@dragonfreak123]

Phenomenal paint work Zippi!!! Great work!

[@olezippi]

I appreciate it! Glad you like it. I'm a happy camper with how they both turned out.

[@frankmilavec3063]

That black body is insanly beautiful! Merry Christmas!

[@olezippi]

Thanks Frank. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@davidchin350]

Tha black paint laid down nicely on this one.👍

[@olezippi]

Thanks David. It did...I'm happy with it.

[@StoutCreations24]

That’s a great Christmas card! Love the update!

[@olezippi]

Thanks man. Yup, that's what i was thinking.

[@Ratdaddy2023]

Wow! Two awesome builds going on! Your paint work is fantastic!

[@olezippi]

Thanks Ratdaddy. Much appreciated.

[@busterscustoms]

Looking good Have a Great Week God Bless

[@olezippi]

Thanks Bustser. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

Diggin the 41 Stones Willis she is going to be badass Zippy😁🤩scooter😎ps hardly a day goes by where the humidity is under 90%🤪

[@olezippi]

Thanks Scooter. It gets dry in the garage when the heater is on. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Terry-390]

They're both looking good Zippi.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Terry. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Terry-390]

@@olezippi And to you and your as well.

[@dvdw_graphics_crafts]

That's a pretty neat color as well as paint job!

[@olezippi]

Well I appreciate it Buddy. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@roncornell4345]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@olezippi]

Thanks Man. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@waynedull4639]

Awesome lookin willy's

[@olezippi]

Thanks Wayne. I love these ole Willy's.

[@waynedull4639]

@olezippi same here have a bunch in the pile

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Zippi... i like the color on the pick up..also the black looks awesome ...thx 4 sharing.. vinny

[@olezippi]

Thanks Vinny. I wasn't sure about the color on the pickup but I think it'll look pretty good on the ole Gasser.

[@BigGuyModelworks]

Both are looking good! I believe if it was me and had a black paint job turn out that good I would be too proud to put decals on it. 😂Looks killer buddy!

[@olezippi]

Thanks man. I hear ya but it's a Gasser. Gotta have decals.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Cool cars and Great color choice on the Willys Zippi. Black and gold always loooj cool too. Can’t wait to see these come together.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Kyle. Yup, gold does go good with black.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@ you’re welcome!

[@ToddHLHG]

Nice update buddy! Paint is looking great!

[@olezippi]

Thanks Buddy. Is running at the dunes done for the season?

[@ToddHLHG]

@olezippi no....our dunes can be ridden year round.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Nice shout out. Willys body looks Good. Iceman makes Great stuff. Love the black on the coupe. Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'll be watching

[@olezippi]

Thanks Michael. Yeah, the ole Iceman pumps out some pretty kewl stuff. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TI4438]

You are definitely keeping busy. 🎅

[@olezippi]

Yup, gotta keep the fire hot. Haven't been at the bench for over a week now. Been down with a bad cold. Thanks for coming by.

[@TI4438]

@olezippi my back took a turn for the worse. Itching to get to the bench myself.

[@BobsHobbyShopandRC]

Looks awesome

[@olezippi]

Thanks Bob. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@danstamper746]

I really admire your work

[@olezippi]

Much obliged Dan. I'm glad you like what I build.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

Great updates 👍

[@olezippi]

I appreciate it man. Thanks for watching.

[@smithgroove945]

Happy Holidays Air Force 🎄🎄🎋

[@olezippi]

Haha....yes Sir. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@trevorupton6904]

All your models Look great 😊

[@olezippi]

Much appreciated Trevor.

[@trevorupton6904]

@ Yw

[@Bubbasmodelcarshop]

Cool update zippi. Happy holidays buddy.

[@olezippi]

Thanks Bubba. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Bubbasmodelcarshop]

Thank you sir.

[@ScaleModelMuse]

The one thing I hate more than snow...yuck. It's been rainy and foggy here for 3 days.

[@olezippi]

I hear ya man. I'm the same way. Thanks for the visit.

[@slowridemodelcars1687]

Both Willy’s are looking great, is that black also Tamiya? Thanks for the updates

[@olezippi]

Thanks man. Yup, the black is also Tamiya.

[@redbarnmodelworks1115]

Cool l yup!

[@olezippi]

Thanks Don. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@mhenderson1000]

Zippi, I would go with the 2nd option on the motor. It will still look great with the kit engine and the resin blower...I'm having the same issue with the 67 Dodge Coronet im building. Bought a 440 from MVC, and it doesn't sit as good as the 440 I took from the 68 Hemi Dart kit. I wanted a 440 because I'm replicating a Nostalgia Super Stock 440 car..Can't wait to see what you come up with because I know it will be outstanding.. That black Willie's is crazy good looking.

[@olezippi]

Thanks man. I've already cut the motor mounts out and shaved the inner part of the frame rails. I know yours will turn out fine looking.