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

[Axeman]

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.

 

[Martinnfb]

This is wild, I am watching with interest

 

[belugawhaleman]

Hey, I just bought one of these myself! Will be watching...and I'm sure I'll hope to

profit from your experiences!

[Bomber_County]

Good start. First time I’ve seen a build of anything 1/16 scale. Surprised how little detail there is OOB, like the additions you’re making……

[Axeman]

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

[CrankyCrafstman]

WOW! Amazing work. That's going to be quite nice when you get it done.

Ron G 

[shark64]

I really like  the work you are putting into this. My kind of detailing.

[Axeman]

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

[belugawhaleman]

Nice work! I !ike your added detail.....the brake lines on the axles....very cool!

[Axeman]

Small update.  Added oil filter hoses, wiring from spark plugs to distributor, and fuel lines.  Not a lot to show but it was time consuming.  

That's it for tonight.

Tim

 

[GazzaS]

That engine looks great!

 

[Axeman]

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. 

[Axeman]

Test fitting the wheels.  They are not fully pushed in but it sits level for now.  

[Clunkmeister]

Now THIS is awesome, and I could really get into a build like this!

Great work so far! 

[Axeman]

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.

 

 

[FullArmor]

excellent work!

[Bomber_County]

Stunning, great subtle weathering and patina…..

[KevinM]

I was wondering if this was going to a show I say go for it very nice work you have accomplished thus far.

[Axeman]

Well, I am back after 2 years with an update and final photos of the 1/16 jeep build.   I had to move my work bench as my son moved back home in 2024 and did not have the space to work on anything.  He moved out again at the end of last year and finally setup my work bench in January.  Plus it gave me something to do after recovering from open heart surgery I had in December.  I am doing good, back to running and building models.

On with the build.  I left off with priming the seats and then painting them.  Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures of the painting but you can see the results in the jeep picture.  Next I attached the body to the frame.  This is different from the instructions, but it gave me more access to add additional wiring that comes through the firewall.

 

[Axeman]

Next the front grill and front mud guards were added.  In addition, the holder for the shovel (scratch built from extra photo etch pieces) and the axe support.

Dashboard and entire jeep had a pin wash.  The dials had clear varnish added to represent glass.  The rifle holder was also added to the windshield.  The dashboard was added to the jeep.

The remaining engine details were added including wiring for the lights and the "padding" on top of the front grill.  The only thing left to add in the engine was the horn and one other connection.

The entire jeep was sprayed with VMS matt.  It dries to a perfect matt finish, but I always have an issue with spraying it even with a .4 needle.  I used Mr. Color leveling thinner which I have used before with no issue to make spraying easier.  However, this time white particles became visible after it dried, which I could not remove.  So, some last minute paint touch up.  The paint was not an exact match but it looked good as if the paint was fading.  

Next was weather with pigments on the bottom of the jeep as well as the bottom of the sides and in the wheel wells.  I did not want it heavily weathered, so less was more.  Also weathered the tires at this time and then installed.

Installed the windshield and when that was done I connected the "vacuum hose" from the end of the windshield through a hole in the side of the jeep to the engine.  This was used on some jeeps as a form of "powering" the wipers instead of being hand cranked.  Once this was done, I added the horn and the engine was finally done.

Next installed the strap for the axe and put the shovel on and added the strap around the handle.  I used only the buckle part of the photo etch strap that was supplied with the kit and used lead strip painted Khaki color for the straps.  I also added straps to the fuel can holder.  I did not include the fuel can.  I thought it would be different with it empty. 

The seats were added at this time along with the steering wheel and then the .50 cal. machine gun and support.

At this point it was finally done.  Just in time for the MosquitoCon34 from IPMS in New Jersey the next day.  

The results were not too bad.  2nd place in Soft Skinned vehicles 35th scale and larger.

That is for now.  Time for the next model.  

Tim

[FullArmor]

Congratulations for 2nd place🥈