Italeri Willys MB Jeep w/Trailer 1:35

[chops1sc]

I picked up this kit a few weeks ago. I have always liked the Willys Jeep.



Looks like a pretty simple build. The sprues have some flashing and pin marks, but nothing horrible. The instructions are ok. Not too many steps and they are fairly easy to follow.



The body, chassis, and trailer are assembled. I left out the radiator because I want to paint it after the main body is painted. The hood, wheels, and window frame will also be painted separately. I am not sure how much weathering I will be adding. I want to look at some reference pictures before deciding.






The kit came with 3 figures but I wont be including them with the build. What do y'all think so far? Any tips/tricks to suggest?

[PaulAyrey]

Great start, look forward to seeing more.

[HWGuderian23]

Great start! Will follow with large interest ...

[DBMiller]

Nice so far! That is the same kit that came with my LCVP kit that I built for the WWII GB. I'm still working on the jeep here in this forum.

[wappynutter]

Was contemplating this kit for a while as i found it at £9 delivered, but grabbed the Academy M151A1 kit at Telford yesterday instead...
Will be watching this build and keeping my fingers crossed the Academy is as good!
Continued Success buddy...

[Coen]

This is one of the two willy's that Im using for a Bastogne vignette that I'm working on. It's a bit less of a kit than the tamiya, but it builds up fine with a bit of work as you've just shown.
A bit of sand and fill poof! A willys jeep.
I'll look forward to how she turns out for you.

[JayCub]

Looks great so far, and im looking forward to the next update
Tom

[chops1sc]

LOL! So yeah, took a little break and finally got back to work on this Willys Jeep!

I pretty much finished the assembly and did a little dry brushing on the seats. I also set up some equipment in the back very casually.




I think the seats might need a little more yellow tint to them. I still plan on adding some mud/dirt effects as well ans scratch building some crates for the trailer.

Hopefully 2 years won't pass before the next update, LOL!

[Nev]

Lol nice to know I'm not the only one to be honest it is nice to revisit old builds with a little time under our belts , and she's looking really nice so far

[Davethepitch]

Built a Willy's Jeep a few years ago a loved the build.

[chops1sc]

I watched Coen's "Snot rag tarp" video the other day and I figured I would try it on the trailer. I made some fake crates (only the lids) and followed his directions and so fat it's turning out great!
Wet

Dry with rope



I might have to replace the rope since I used some elastic I had laying around. I'll have to see how it takes the paint.

[chops1sc]

So I'm calling this one done. I am pleased with how it turned out and I can't wait to display it once I get my shelves built. Thanks for looking!

[Topcat]

Very nice model I looked at this in me local shop £10 but got two us motorbikes instead I will be back though!

[chops1sc]

Thank you!

It's not a bad kit but there were a few things I would have liked to see different. The engine detail was on the low end and the clear windows made it look out of scale which is why I left them out. It did come with figures but I'm still honing that skill, lol!

[ElCapitan]

It looks awesome, love the tarp!