My Willys Jeep in progress pics.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

My Willys Jeep in progress pics.

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 12:18 PM

Well, here is my latest project, almost ready for a good wash and a paint job. Please let me know what I have goofed up before I go further. I used pretty much all the PE from the Aber set and Tamiya's fabulous Willy's jeep kit #219. Also, I scratch built a few little odds and ends, the post for the gun for one and the wiper motors. I also used an Academy gas can and bag from a vrlinden set. Also, I broke the shifter and had to make that as well. I have been working on this for awhile and am kinda sick of it. It is for the Battle of the Bulge GB and will have smow that will cover some of my flubs. As always, your comments and critism is appreciated. Keep in mind, that this is only as historically accurate as these kits and a couple of photos will allow me to be.

Thanks,

Ted

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gdarwin

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January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:01 PM

well so far i cant see to much wrong with the kit or the way you are building it.i built the 1`24 kit from Hasegawa.it looks good.your pe look great i build oob mostly. keep up the good work Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:44 PM

pretty nice......... I'm putting no PE on my willys and now looking at yours, maybe I should........ Bow [bow]

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mm23t

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September 2004
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by mm23t on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:04 PM

Well, I'll throw in my My 2 cents [2c]

worth. I have some old books on the "Bulge" and some of the jeep pics are rathering interesting. Some Jeeps have tow bars on the front, and some have what I believe they called a "fence buster". It's a piece of angle iron welded to the bumper. One picture shows what they called a "Mud Shoe". It looks like it is the same width as the tire and bolts to the wheel. They welded cleats around the piece to give the jeeps better traction. I wish I could describe it better as it would really add something to the model. I may have to try that myself. I'll be looking for the pics of the finished model. Whistling [:-^]

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:09 PM

Looking good, Ted!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:22 PM

i thought those "fence busters" were also used to keep drivers and passengers from getting decapitated by trap wires strung up...........

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:28 PM

speaking of which, anyone make 1/35 scale snow chains? I'd like to put some on my willys and my M16.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:57 PM

mm23t, I have those parts, either the tandom tow bar and the fence buster, but I left them off cuz I am trying to do a Band of Brothers dio and the jeep in it doesn't have these features. I did have to fight the urge to add the tow bar. Aber includes and excellent one. Thanks for all kind words. I will keep you posted.

Ted

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Tankmaster7

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August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 5:41 PM

Nice looking build... waiting for pics of the finished project! Big Smile [:D]

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yw18mc

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April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, November 18, 2004 5:54 PM

Super job Ted. Looks like you've got a pretty good handle on the use of PE and your scratch built items are very well done also. This is going to be a terrific jeep. Can't wait to see the finished job. Semper Fi, mike

mike

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:57 PM

Great job so far, Ted. Those PE really add to the details very well. Keep us posted.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:12 PM

Thanks Dwight, that means alot from a superb modeler such as yourself.

Here is the little thing with a base coat.

Thanks for all of your help.

Ted

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:16 PM

Modeler..YES but Superb? Hmmm now I can dream of being that. LOL.

BTW that jeep of yours is getting better and better.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 9:46 PM

Those PE parts and all the extras you've done really enhance the little Jeeper. Good luck on the finish.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 19, 2004 1:42 AM

Nice lookin' jeep so far!

A couple of things to look out for:

First, I'm not sure what your kit instructions say, but my 1/24 scale kit instructions say to paint the engine and transmission grey. If you plan to show the engine, paint it Olive Drab unless you're going for a "This jeep haas been rebuilt at least once using whatever jeep parts we could find" look. Ford made jeeps as well, and they painted their engines grey. Willys painted theirs O.D.

Second, the machinegun mount should have a couple of T-stock supports bolted ot the floor about midway between the footrests and the rear seat supports. This is how it should look:

Hope this helps; sweet jeep!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 19, 2004 4:47 AM

Great info Stick jockey. I will add these tinight. Also, great dash reference photo. Very cool indeed.

Thanks again,

Ted

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Friday, November 19, 2004 12:57 PM

Looking good can't wait to see it finished,also Verdinlien makes 35 scale tires for the jeep with snow chains on them.This is for the one who asked.Now for the next question are you going to give it a white wash for snow?Digger

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 19, 2004 11:50 PM

Tediam-

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