slownlow Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Here is a Jeep like one I had in the 60's. Sure had a lot of fun with this old gal. Not much good for road trips but great for exploring Midwest river valleys. She had the metal 1/2 cab like this when I got her but soon replaced it with a full soft top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Sweet looking Jeep. Which kit did you use and are those kit tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) This is the MPC WWII 1/25 Jeep kit and the tires came in the kit. The tooling of the mold must be getting old as there was some ruffness to the smaller parts though not much flash. Also the plastic is rather soft and the frame had a twist. I fabricated the cab out of sheet plastic and made the DX decals. Because it is a civilian rendition the military goodies, Thompson machine gun, carbine rifle, 50cal machine gun and a 105 recoilles are in my stash. All in all it was a fun kit to do. Edited February 15, 2017 by slownlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I remember these, almost every Texaco had one sitting beside the garage. Great work Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I own two vintage service station groups on Face Book . I've also collected hundreds of photos over the years , some with Jeeps . Your work is very remissness ant of such a light sevixce vehicle and extremely well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Thanks all fore the kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Very nice Bob..! I have the old (Universal Jeep) model...got to find the doors and glass mine will be close to yours. Nice work on the decals..love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is cool and a great looking build. That also brings back memories from back in the day ! Be Well Gatoer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 CLASSIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Bob, that is really sweet !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 OK, I couldn't leave well enough alone. I imagineerd a gas powered charging unit and threw in a few tools. Now I'm done, really, no really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 That is cool Bob...I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 neat little Jeep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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