Tamiya 35219 - 1/35 Willys MB Jeep WWII 吉普 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35219]

Concerning the Jeep Willys MB 1/4 Ton Truck

Let me make it clear the Jeep Willys MB occupies an important place within the entire automotive history. The foundation regarding the Jeep vehicle goes to very early 1941, whenever U.S. Forces ordered the Willys, Ford, and Bantam companies to develop prototypes of a little sized multi-purpose 4-wheel drive car. During the very early stage of WW2, Germany had accomplished outstanding successes by making use of motorized troops with their "Blitzkrieg" strategies. It became a pressing need for allied nations to obtain tough and dependable vehicles with excellent cross-country capability. In November 1941, the Army, with alterations regarding front side grille and bonnet toward Ford design, find the Willy&39;s car whilst the foundation for the mass manufacturing model. This marked the birth of Willys MB (Model B) that supplied unrivaled capacity to transport Allied troops through the conflict. The early Willys MB had a welded, slat kind front grille. Because of the prerequisite of increasing production, the Army ordered Ford to join the mass manufacturing using the Willys MB&39;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 success. It was also employed for liason, command, communication and on occasion even as an ambulance for a light firearms provider. Production reached about 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 reveal motor.
• Includes a driver figure.
• Split framework and floor pan.
• Authentic interior.
• Details include angle-iron cutter, tow bar, machine gun and jerry can.
• Clear pictorial instructions.