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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - Updated 160907
« Reply #120 on: September 07, 2016, 10:31:53 pm »
Looking great! really looking forward to these.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - Updated 160907
« Reply #121 on: September 07, 2016, 11:13:14 pm »
Looks really good.  Any photos of the figures?

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - Updated 160907
« Reply #122 on: September 07, 2016, 11:26:50 pm »
Looks really good.  Any photos of the figures?

Unfortunately no.  Still refining the 3D sculpts...

The problem working on multiple sets of figures with plastic is we wanted to
wait until TS1 of the vehicle is done first.  Then fitting the figures prototypes
to the vehicle to make sure they fitted as intended, thus the delay on releases!

We actually had to finish two projects before we can release them as a single
product!  More efforts, more money spent, same result!  Hahaha...

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - Updated 160907
« Reply #123 on: September 08, 2016, 03:11:11 am »
I salute you what a little "bute" the work you have put in , so many possibilities for each variant, From the rain socked entrance of Kellys Heroes, through the sun backed road with Kelly on his way to stores. From film to real life and the deserts dunes the sun never set on the "Jeep". may it always shine on your work.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - Updated 160907
« Reply #124 on: September 10, 2016, 07:24:40 pm »
Excellent.

A definite winner.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #125 on: November 09, 2016, 01:31:10 pm »
A new batch of assembled TS2 plastic Willys MB Jeep...



























Enjoy!
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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #126 on: November 09, 2016, 01:51:31 pm »
A very nice line up of different versions. 

It looks as though you've greatly improved the detail on the .50 cal, and made it a bit overscale.  Is that right?

I mentioned it before, but the canopy isn't quite right.  It overhangs the windscreen far too much, and the windscreen shouldn't be vertical.  It wasn't level on top either - the forward section slowed down to towards the windscreen.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #127 on: November 09, 2016, 04:52:04 pm »
The vehicles look good, though I do agree with Pinky that the canopy looks slightly odd.

I wonder how easy it will be to use the K-guns with the plastic Warlord Commandoes (mine currently use liberated MG42s).

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #128 on: November 09, 2016, 05:43:27 pm »
It looks as though you've greatly improved the detail on the .50 cal, and made it a bit overscale.  Is that right?

For weapons that are manned by infantry will be slightly overscaled and reinforced so that they will not be too flimsy.
For vehicle mounted weapon without a crew, we will include two versions of the same weapon whenever is possible.
This first appeared on our M4 T23 turret sprue...


I mentioned it before, but the canopy isn't quite right.  It overhangs the windscreen far too much, and the windscreen
shouldn't be vertical.  It wasn't level on top either - the forward section slowed down to towards the windscreen.

We are currently working on TS1/TS2 sprues, many design issues still needed to be addressed.  Sometimes it is
the mould release angle that has affected our original design; hence every part had to be examined and refined.
In some cases, one single design change will affect several other parts that are linked to that single amendment,
which will further delay commercial release.  We usually will try to get a balance between perfection and reality.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #129 on: November 10, 2016, 03:48:56 am »
Delighted with this item, still not seen the hoop set that folds down when hood stowed?  These are so well turned out.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #130 on: November 10, 2016, 11:12:12 am »
Delighted with this item, still not seen the hoop set that folds down when hood stowed?  These are so well turned out.

We have not included the part for hood being stowed.  Ran out of space because
of all those extra MGs.  We might do an expansion set later specially for the jeep!

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #131 on: November 23, 2016, 05:15:10 am »
Cheers, I can under stand that is a good piece of mould, and yet easy to bend from wire. Will you give a paper templet on the instructions for beginners. I`m searching out our garage for the photos of my old girl. When I`ve found them I`ll forward them to you. I`d love a radio like the german one. Keep up the great work.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #132 on: November 23, 2016, 04:57:36 pm »
Cheers, I can under stand that is a good piece of mould, and yet easy to bend from wire. Will you give a paper templet on the instructions for beginners. I`m searching out our garage for the photos of my old girl. When I`ve found them I`ll forward them to you. I`d love a radio like the german one. Keep up the great work.

I wonder if a pattern to bend the hoops could be included in the supporting sprue itself.

There would of course be strength issues.

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic 161109
« Reply #133 on: November 23, 2016, 11:34:06 pm »
That's a clever idea a correct bend every time , I like that. Gets my vote if possible.   

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Re: Willys MB - The Jeep - TS1 Plastic Crew 170131
« Reply #134 on: January 31, 2017, 08:20:28 pm »
Finally TS1 Plastic US & British Jeep Crew are ready...







Enjoy!
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