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1/16 Takom Willys 1/4 Ton 4x4 G503 MB Jeep


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Started on the 1/16 Takom Willys MB.  The plan is to add additional wiring for fuel & break lines and electrical as well as other detail.  

First started with adding opening that are on the actual frame.  Will be able to use this to show break line running down the side of the frame.  Next, I put the frame together.  I put it next to a 1/35 jeep I had completed a long time ago and it is amazing how much larger the 1/16 scale really is.  Per the instructions came part of the transmission.  Added a few details for the break spring resistance.  Added additional bolts and details to the break area.  At this point I decided to add the engine firewall drill out the holes for wiring/cabling.  I did it earlier than the instructions called for as I want to lay out the wiring/cabling (not gluing) before painting so I don't damage the paint.  The engine was next with additional bolts being added. Worked on the oil filter replacing the kit part with a scratch built one.  Also built from scratch a new oil filter holder.  A little surprised with the amount of detail in the kit this part was molded all as one with no openings.  That is all for now.

 

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Worked on the .50 cal MG.  Got a metal barrel to replace the kit part along with other details.  Put together the MG tripod support and tested the fit.  Next was the air filter, the back of filter was open, that just bothered me, so I had to add the back.  More than likely no one will see as it is close to the firewall but I know it is there.  Added a splash plate and detail for the battery including support rods and metal tubing for the battery connections.  The front axle adding break lines and supports and guards on the wheels.  Detailed the carburetor adding supports for cabling and gas pedal.  I would have thought this would have been a good item for photo etch as it is very prominent in the engine.  That is it for now.

 

Tim

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Worked on several items.  

First is the tires.  Painted the rims olive drab and the inner part of the tire, tire  black.  Glued the tire halves together, removed the seam and painted remaining part of the tires.

Added detail to the rifle holder.  

Manual pump under the rear seat.

Tested the engine placement with the firewall.

Windshield wiper vacuum line detail added and replaced the adjustment (not sure what it is called) knob.   

Frame put together and painted.  Ready for more breakline detail

Painted the engine and started the weathering.  Next is additional oil filter lines and lines from the spark plugs.

More to come.

Tim

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Thank you. Need to apply some rust to the high heat areas.  
 

any suggestions on how to paint the .50 cal?  What colors?  Not sure due to the larger size if it would work the same as 35th scale. 

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Started back on this project back in January.  Here is an update on the progress.  Goal is to get this project done by April 6 for the local IPMS contest.

Here we go.

Need to add some additional length at the front of the body of the jeep on both sides as there was too much of a gap.

Sanded smooth and then cleaned main jeep tub, hood, gear shift, and other parts for priming and painting.

Painting of the main parts done.  Tub, hood and painted the star instead of the decal is it would be difficult to add as the hood will be displayed open

Dashboard decals added.  Will add the "glass" after weathering is done.

Ordered additional details from Blast Models.  The main item I was looking for was the jerry can holder as I want to display it without the jerry can and the straps hanging.  Pictured with the pioneer tools.

Included in the blast models set was footman loops.  With this I decided to removed the kit loops which were molded into the kit.  They were removed, plastic sanded smooth, added the footman loops, primed and repainted.

Weathered the fuel tank and then filled and sanded smooth the seat bottoms for driver and passenger seats as the kit had grooves 

Added attachment points for the seat cushions.  The bottom cushion I will only glue the back strip so it can be lifted and you can see the seat and fuel tank.

While looking at transmission pictures, I realized there needs to be bolts underneath that would be used to attach the main tub to the frame.

Weathered transmission for oil stains using oil paint and sides of frame.

Painted the pioneer tools and the wood on the M2 browning.  Also included in the Jerry can holder.  

Attached the engine to the frame.

Added the engine stay cable and clutch cable. 

gloss coated the bottom of the main jeep tub before attaching it to the frame.  Notice the attachment clamps for electrical cables still to be attached.

Attached the tub to the frame.

That is were I am at for now.  Getting closer to the end.

 

 

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Drivers seat slots in the kit filled and sanded flat.jpg

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gloss coated bottom of jeep tub.jpg

Wood painted and Jerry can holder.jpg

Engine installed along with jeep tub.jpg

Stay cable and clutch linkage.jpg

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