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Hi again
It is now time to present my new MOC of the famous US W.W.II Willys Jeep.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31606
Willys jeep has been modelled by a number of talented builders before me. I
have specially studied models made by Fredrik Glöckner, Shaun Sullivan and
Toshiaki Nisiyori before I wrote my own specification.
1 The model shall be in minifig scale but kept small since the original is
so small. A width of 5 studs would be preferable. It is also important that
the height of the model is kept low as the minfig is such a short person.
2. Two minfigs must be able to sit side by side in the front seat.
3. "Free studs on top" is to be avoided (tiles on top instead)
4. The model shall hold together well and not break during normal handling
5. Rare parts should be avoided
6. It shall be possible to make the model in different colours schemes and
variants. Grey and dark grey is obligatory.
7. If some SNOT can be included this is an advantage
8 The model must look good and be recognisable as Willys Jeep.
I have done my best to fulfil the requirements.
1. The model has a width of 5 studs (6 over the wheels) and a body length
of 12 studs (15 over all)
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2. As centre element I have used the Car, Base 6 x 5 x 2 with 2 Seats, part
no 30149. The part is available in tan, grey, dark grey and black.
For 3-8 I think is best to look at the pictures and judge for yourself.
Please let me know what you think
Mattias
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Mattias Martensson writes:
> Hi again
>
> It is now time to present my new MOC of the famous US W.W.II Willys Jeep.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31606
Oh, I just love the orange/dark grey version, to bad it has the tan seat-area!
Nice job!
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Thanks Tobbe
I am glad you like the models. Regarding the orange and dark grey version it
was just an experiment from the beginning, but I found that orange and dark
greu contrast to each other in an exciting way. My first dark grey seat-area
was only delivered yesterday, that's why it's tan on the picture.
Mattias
PS. Tobbe, we must meet sometime. I see that you are very active and
creative with your models.
In lugnet.build.military, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> Oh, I just love the orange/dark grey version, to bad it has the tan seat-area!
>
> Nice job!
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Mattias Martensson writes:
> Hi again
>
> It is now time to present my new MOC of the famous US W.W.II Willys Jeep.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31606
Whoa, nice Jeep! I spotted this a couple of days ago and was pretty
impressed how you made it scale well with minifigs. Turns out that car bod
part is the easiest to get two minifigs side by side.
You did a great job with the color variants also...so much I'll be making
one of these soon with some kind of ordnance on it.
Joe Meno
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In lugnet.build.military, Joe Meno writes:
> Whoa, nice Jeep! I spotted this a couple of days ago and was pretty
> impressed how you made it scale well with minifigs. Turns out that car bod
> part is the easiest to get two minifigs side by side.
>
> You did a great job with the color variants also...so much I'll be making
> one of these soon with some kind of ordnance on it.
>
> Joe Meno
Thanks Meno!
I will try to make and publish a dat-file ASAP. The construction of the
model is not very complicated so I think you can manage to make one
yourself. Please contact me if you run in to trouble. I am looking forward
to see your version.
Mattias
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In lugnet.build.military, Mattias Martensson writes:
> Thanks Meno!
Sorry I ment of course
Thanks Joe!
Mattias
PS. I have just studied your fine minifig roadsters. I see that you also
used the seat-piece with success. I will try to make me a copy. Thanks for
the instructions.
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In lugnet.build.military, Mattias Martensson writes:
> In lugnet.build.military, Mattias Martensson writes:
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> > Thanks Meno!
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> Sorry I ment of course
>
> Thanks Joe!
lol...you're not the first one to do this, nor the last!
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> Mattias
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> PS. I have just studied your fine minifig roadsters. I see that you also
> used the seat-piece with success. I will try to make me a copy. Thanks for
> the instructions.
No prob..and I hope to get a jeep done VERY soon!!
Joe Meno
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Mattias Martensson writes:
> Hi again
>
> It is now time to present my new MOC of the famous US W.W.II Willys Jeep.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31606
Excellent! I like them all, especially the way you modeled the fenders.
I think that the hood/bonnet on the "girls" version is better than the flat
hood used on the others.
The only complaint I have is that the wheels are a bit big. I would have used
a different kind of wheel. And I would add 1x1 clear round plates for
headlamps.
--Bill.
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I wonder, Bill, if you are thinking of the civilian CJ series. This MOC is of
the military Jeep, where I do believe the flat hood is prototypical. This also
explains the low door and high back, which is opposite to the arrangement on
current descendant Jeep models. The tires look to be in proportion to the
height and width of the body, too. Good job, Mattias! I just wish that the
windshield didn't look to be about one-third not tall enough (so I leave
the ones on my models built in imitation folded down). I do agree, though, that
clear 1x1 round plates for headlights bring out the resemblance even more.
However, I was unable to figure out how the fenders get right under the hood
like that, so the fenders of my imitation are one plate below.
Constantine
In lugnet.build.military, William R. Ward writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Mattias Martensson writes:
> > Hi again
> >
> > It is now time to present my new MOC of the famous US W.W.II Willys Jeep.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=31606
>
> Excellent! I like them all, especially the way you modeled the fenders.
>
> I think that the hood/bonnet on the "girls" version is better than the flat
> hood used on the others.
>
> The only complaint I have is that the wheels are a bit big. I would have used
> a different kind of wheel. And I would add 1x1 clear round plates for
> headlamps.
>
> --Bill.
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In lugnet.build.military, Constantine Hannaher writes:
> However, I was unable to figure out how the fenders get right under the hood
> like that, so the fenders of my imitation are one plate below.
Thanks Constantine and Bill for showing interest in my little models.
To the weekend I will make an ldraw picture explaining the fender mounting
(2x1 panel + 1x1 corner panel fixed to a 1x3 plate mounted on the side of a
1x2 technic brick with 2 holes)
Bill you liked the girl jeep with a larger engine under the hood. It is also
the favourite among the females at my work. Horse-power impress :-)
Otherwise the hood should be kept low and flat to be true to the original
Willys Jeep as Constantine mentions. I will test to add lamps, and try to
make some more colour schemes.
Mattias
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For some reason I was stuck on using the 1x2 brick with tilt top! Thanks for
the hint, but I find that placing the panels a plate lower brings them in line
with the headlights rather than above them and have found the effect congenial
while not deviating too far from the low, flat look. If you have the chance,
the new Orient Expedition sets offer parts to pursue the model in dark gray
(windshield base, plate with clip light, car body).
Constantine
In lugnet.build.military, Mattias Martensson writes:
> In lugnet.build.military, Constantine Hannaher writes:
> > However, I was unable to figure out how the fenders get right under the hood
> > like that, so the fenders of my imitation are one plate below.
>
>
> Thanks Constantine and Bill for showing interest in my little models.
>
> To the weekend I will make an ldraw picture explaining the fender mounting
> (2x1 panel + 1x1 corner panel fixed to a 1x3 plate mounted on the side of a
> 1x2 technic brick with 2 holes)
>
> Bill you liked the girl jeep with a larger engine under the hood. It is also
> the favourite among the females at my work. Horse-power impress :-)
> Otherwise the hood should be kept low and flat to be true to the original
> Willys Jeep as Constantine mentions. I will test to add lamps, and try to
> make some more colour schemes.
>
> Mattias
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Hi
For those of you interested to build the Willys Jeep I have now put up Ldraw
instructions of the model on Bricklink
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=32210
Mattias
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Thank you for your effort, Mattias. Interesting that I have the same wheelbase
but that one extra plate of height, and one studs' worth less length at the
back, should make a difference.
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/channaher/WamaLTC/20030125/pict0011.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/channaher/WamaLTC/20030125/pict0008.jpg
In lugnet.build.military, Mattias Martensson writes:
> Hi
>
> For those of you interested to build the Willys Jeep I have now put up Ldraw
> instructions of the model on Bricklink
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=32210
>
> Mattias
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In lugnet.build.military, Constantine Hannaher writes:
> Thank you for your effort, Mattias. Interesting that I have the same wheelbase
> but that one extra plate of height, and one studs' worth less length at the
> back, should make a difference.
Fine pictures Constantine
I like the shorter back. I think its more true to the original.
Mattias
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