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

In regards to the Jeep Willys MB 1/4 Ton Truck

Let me tell you the Jeep Willys MB occupies an amazing place to the whole automotive history. The origin linked to the Jeep automobile goes to extremely very early 1941, whenever U.S. Forces ordered the Willys, Ford, and Bantam companies to produce prototypes of a small sized multi-purpose 4-wheel drive car. Throughout the early phase of WW2, Germany had achieved outstanding successes by just utilizing motorized troops making use of their "Blitzkrieg" tactics. It became a pressing need for allied countries your can purchase tough and dependable automobiles with exemplary cross-country ability. In November 1941, the Army, with alterations on front grille and bonnet towards the Ford design, find the Willy's automobile as the foundation the mass manufacturing model. This marked the delivery for the Willys MB (Model B) that supplied unmatched power to transport Allied troops through the conflict. The very first Willys MB had a welded, slat type front part grille. Because of requisite of increasing production, the Army ordered Ford to participate the mass production using the Willys MB's blueprints. It was designated the GPW, and an easy, forced steelfront grille ended up being introduced. During WW2, the Willys MB and Ford GPW ran over every battlefield. As a way of transportation for soldiers, it played a vital role in bringing the Allied success. It turned out additionally used by liason, need, communication and even as an ambulance for a light firearms provider. Manufacturing reached approximately 640,000 devices by August 1945.

Specs & Features

• Olive green synthetic pieces are connected with sprue woods.
• Clear pieces included for windshield.
• Hood starts showing engine.
• Includes a driver figure.
• Split frame and flooring pan.
• Authentic interior.
• Details include angle-iron cutter, tow club, unit tool and jerry can.
• Clear pictorial instructions.