It is not a full restoration, I want add and modify a few small things on this old build.
The kit I started is the Willys MB from the Tamiya kit in 1/35, it was made in 1972, and is one of the worst kit ever made. The piece don't fit, above all between chassis, radiator, motor, body. Pretty much nothing fit. ;D
Here some picture I toke a that time.
For the engine I used the one from the Italeri kit, better made.
Engine mount.
Radiator detailed.
Interior, with new dash, pedals and tranny cover.
New firewall, blackout light details.
And here all done in a little diorama. The first thing I need to change are the eyes!
Wheels and chain are aftermarket parts.
Rear view... Here some details on the tire, and add the water bag.
Top view, you can see all the radios that are aftermarket.
The idea was to recreate a communication Jeep that was used in Guam in 1943 by the US Marines. The idea that make build it is when I found that Native American were in the US Marines for do the radio communication, and get the name "Code talkers".
The restoration will be only on the two soldiers, I need to redo the eyes, add some detail on the Native American, and maybe some vegetation around it. Soon I will post the new pics...