Willys Jeep

This is from a build on eScale. it is a Hasegawa 1/25 scale jeep

Very Cool. I used to have a 1942 Jeep. AH the memories.

This kit has some very nice detail. I just have to be carefull though because some of the parts are very fragile.

Got the engine completed and in the chassis.

More progress. Suspension has been added and the wheels are on.

Looking good Paul   

Nice work. I remember when I put a 4 cylinder Chevy II engine into my jeep. when I got the front sheet metal off of it and pulled the stock engine out. There was a big Ford Logo on the round cross member up front. I thought "What the Hell". Then my Step Dad told me about Ford building the Jeeps because Willys couldn't supply that number needed to the Military. All the parts were interchangeable. It was great fun playing with that Jeep. I belonged to a Search and Rescue 4X4 Club. This build is stirring the memory pot. Thanks.

I believe that's correct on other companies also doing the Jeeps. We needed a mess of them and when Willys got the contract, there was no way that little company could supply enough for the war. After the war, one could buy a brand new Jeep for a pittance. I remember seeing ads in magazines since by the end there were plenty "dressed up for war with no place to go."

Thanks guys.

I sprayed everything olive-drab. Got some of the body assembled. I keep seeing things I need to touch up in the photos.

 

More progress. Body mated to chassis.

Really looking good Paul. Now you got me wanting to hunt up one of these kits.  

I love the complexity of the engine bay. Body looks right too. Thanx for the fine fotos!

Thanks guys

Well the jeep is finished.




More pics in the completed armour.

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Hi Mr 2whl,

Sorry for my lateness, I have only just noticed this, somehow I missed it sorry...

That is one real fine Jeep...

Andy...

Nice!
I think everybody should have an MB Willys in their collection.