Jeep CJ-2A Surrey Top

[StanGlover]

Just finished this MPC Jeep CJ-2A! It’s the Godzilla movie kit that I picked up from Ollie’s a little while ago for $12.

Like most classic MPC kits, there’s lots of detail and build options, but also questionable fit and finish and tons of flash. My kit had several warped trees including most of the military parts, so Surrey top it is! The hood was very warped too so I got it as straight as I could. Paint is Tamiya TS45 Pearl White (first primed in gray to cover the green plastic, then white primer) with Krylon True Blue for the seats and wheels. Top is Tamiya white primer and XF-8 Flat Blue. The top supports that come with the kit are way too short for the height of the windshield, so I used toothpicks with Tamiya black wash. Overall it goes together ok and was pretty fun to design.

[Jim B]

Cool looking Jeep.

[XYHARRY]

Really nice Jeep there Zack, the Surrey top looks great. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ncbuckeye67]

Excellent build! Kudos to you for your improvisation. That's what separates a builder from an assembler.

[Tom Geiger]

Great build!  I need to do a surrey for my Jeep shelf

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Sonorandog]

Good choice going with the surrey. Turned out nice