Tamiya 35219 - 1/35 Willys MB Jeep WWII  [35219]

Concerning the Jeep Willys MB 1/4 Ton Truck

Let me tell you the Jeep Willys MB occupies an important position inside whole automotive history. The origin regarding the Jeep automobile goes back to very early 1941, whenever U.S. Forces ordered the Willys, Ford, and Bantam organizations to develop prototypes of a small sized multi-purpose 4-wheel drive vehicle. During the very early stage of WW2, Germany had accomplished outstanding successes making use of motorized troops with their "Blitzkrieg" strategies. It became a pressing need for allied countries to obtain tough and reliable cars with exceptional cross-country capability. In November 1941, the Army, with alterations on front side grille and hood to the Ford design, find the Willy's car due to the fact basis the mass production model. This marked the delivery for the Willys MB (Model B) that supplied unmatched capacity to transport Allied troops during the conflict. The first Willys MB had a welded, slat type front side grille. As a result of prerequisite of increasing manufacturing, the Army ordered Ford to participate the mass manufacturing using the Willys MB's blueprints. It was designated the GPW, and a simple, pressed steelfront grille ended up being introduced. During WW2, the Willys MB and Ford GPW went over any battlefield. As a way of transportation for soldiers, it played an important role in bringing the Allied victory. It absolutely was also useful for liason, command, interaction and on occasion even as an ambulance for a light firearms provider. Manufacturing reached more or less 640,000 devices by August 1945.

Specs & Features

• Olive green synthetic pieces are mounted on sprue woods.
• Clear pieces included for windshield.
• Hood opens to show motor.
• Includes a driver figure.
• Split framework and flooring pan.
• Authentic interior.
• Details include angle-iron cutter, tow club, device weapon and jerry can.
• Clear pictorial instructions.