426 pack Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Are there any MPC CJ or WW2 Jeep kits still being made or any other company that are making CJ or WW2 jeeps? Edited March 30, 2018 by 426 pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Neither of MPC's Jeeps is a WW-II Jeep: The "Hogan's Heroes" Jeep is actually a CJ-2A, which in early 1951 Willys-Overland produced a military version, the M-38 Jeep. The MPC CJ-5 is a Kaiser-Willys creation, which appeared first in 1954 as the M38A2 Jeep for the US Army. In 1/24 scale there are two WW-II Jeeps, Italeri made/makes a Ford GPW Jeep, Hasegawa makes the Willys MB Jeep (only noticeable difference between the two is in the front chassis crossmember). My Hasegawa Jeep in 24th, which I converted to a Ford GPW: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 The reissue of the "WWII" jeep should still be pretty easy to find on ebay as well as the DOH Daisy jeep, I'm watching a few now that are pretty cheap. They aren't currently being produced but that doesn't mean they can't be found at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 On 3/30/2018 at 2:14 PM, 426 pack said: Are there any MPC CJ or WW2 Jeep kits still being made or any other company that are making CJ or WW2 jeeps? Were these the only two versions to have this style uptop in them? I really would like to have the top if anyone has one to spare (not to be confused with the Monogram 1/24 version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Both of My Daisy Duke Jeeps have the uptop, but they are both older kits. I'm not sure if all of the "Dukes" Jeeps have an uptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 IIRC my Daisy Duke Jeep had an up top molded in clear. Not sure if it was the hardtop style or a canvas style like on the Bushwhacker box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 16 hours ago, alexis said: Both of My Daisy Duke Jeeps have the uptop, but they are both older kits. I'm not sure if all of the "Dukes" Jeeps have an uptop. 16 hours ago, Rob Hall said: IIRC my Daisy Duke Jeep had an up top molded in clear. Not sure if it was the hardtop style or a canvas style like on the Bushwhacker box art. Thanks Alan and Rob. I guess i should ask before I go on the hunt, will this top fit the CJ-2 body depicted in the Hogans Hero/Korean War kit? I would assume so, but you know what happens when you assume... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Craig, the Uptop from the Dukes Jeep will NOT fit the Hogan's Heros Jeep. Only the Jeeps with the CJ-5/CJ-7 Nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpiguy Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 This reissue will be available soon, reissue of the Jeep with a cool Godzilla dio in the box AND all the fancy parts you need for the Surrey version included as well. My build of this new reissue goes live today on YouTube. Loved it. EDIT: Can't attach the image after five tries, oh well. Check the channel at 3pm today for the video. https://www.youtube.com/user/hpiguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 22 hours ago, alexis said: Craig, the Uptop from the Dukes Jeep will NOT fit the Hogan's Heros Jeep. Only the Jeeps with the CJ-5/CJ-7 Nose. Thanks for letting me know. I've been dabbling with this one lately, a restoration/kitbash of the Swamp Buggy version. Thought it would be cool to have a top for it, but If I don't it's no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 23 hours ago, hpiguy said: This reissue will be available soon, reissue of the Jeep with a cool Godzilla dio in the box AND all the fancy parts you need for the Surrey version included as well. My build of this new reissue goes live today on YouTube. Loved it. EDIT: Can't attach the image after five tries, oh well. Check the channel at 3pm today for the video. https://www.youtube.com/user/hpiguy Great review, now I have to buy 3 of these, one to shelve and 2 to build. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Craig, your build looks great so far. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 18 hours ago, alexis said: Craig, your build looks great so far. Keep at it. Thank you. It got back-burnered when I had other time commitments recently come up. But I have bought the AMT parts pack dirtbike set to tow behind it. Some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 59 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: Thank you. It got back-burnered when I had other time commitments recently come up. But I have bought the AMT parts pack dirtbike set to tow behind it. Some day You'll get it done Craig!! Looking good so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, DrKerry said: You'll get it done Craig!! Looking good so far... Thanks Kerry. Like you, my interests are all over the place, but all I ever seem to finish are rods and customs. I have 3 1st gen broncos, two jeepsters, and a few other old school SUV builds on the list. Just not enough time in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: Thanks Kerry. Like you, my interests are all over the place, but all I ever seem to finish are rods and customs. I have 3 1st gen broncos, two jeepsters, and a few other old school SUV builds on the list. Just not enough time in the day I hear ya there Craig!! Right now I’m stuck on rigs!! I do have the Hogan’s Hero’s Jeep though!! Always wanted to build a sand drag Jeep, maybe someday!! Always like seeing your Rods and Kustoms at Kemp’s!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sure, it has not been in production for very many years, but I liked the ESCI CJ7 kit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hasegawa and Italeri has Jeep MB's in 1:24th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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