Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4204
U.S. Willys Radio Jeep
8th USAAF, 91st Bomber Group,
323rd Bomber Sqn., England 1943
Wanting to replace their outdated light vehicles the U.S. Military received three tenders.
Bantam Car Company was the initial winner but couldn’t meet demand so the job went to
Willys-Overland Motors. Willys was to take the best design features of the three
submitted tenders and build a standardized vehicle. Eventually in order to meet an even
greater demand the Ford Motors Company was asked to build a similar vehicle. During
World War II there was a total of 647,870 Jeeps produced by the three companies; Willys-
Overland produced 362,841 of them.


Of the many roles the Jeep performed one of the most important was as a radio equipped
command vehicle. During WWII tactical radio communications became an absolute
necessity. Depending on the vehicle and size of the radio they were mounted in various
locations. The first transceiver was the SCR-193 mounted in the rear compartment of the
Jeep. When FM radios became available there were at least 13 different configurations of
the SCR and 1 VRC series. Each series of radios covered specific channels. Armored
units used the SCR-500 while artillery used the SCR-600 and airborne units used the
SCR-499 radios.



Specifications for WWII Jeep

Manufacturer - Willys-Overland

Crew - 1 with up to 3 others

Weight (gross) - 3,125 lb   (1,417 kg)

Performance
Engine - Carburetor, liquid cooled, “Go Devil” 4 cylinder (Willys L-head), 60 hp @ 4.000
rpm, 134 cu. In. (2.200 cm3) displacement
Transmission - Warner T-84J / 3-speed synchro-mesh
Transfer case - Dana Spicer 18 / 2-speed
Gear shifter - floor mounted

Suspension
Front axle - beam-leaf
Rear axle - beam-leaf
Brakes - Hydraulic
Front – drum
Rear – drum

Fuel
Type – gasoline
Capacity - 15 US gallons   (56.78 liters)
Range - 375 miles   (600 km)


Electrical system - 6 volt, negative ground

Tires - (4) + (1) spare / 6 X 16 (non-directional)

Ground clearance - 8.75 in   (22.22 cm)
Fording depth
Standard - 18 in   (45.72 cm / .4572 m)
Maximum - 21 in   (53.34 cm / .5334 m)

Dimensions
Length - 132.75 in   (3.371 m).
Wheelbase - 80 in   (2.032 m).
Width - 62 in   (1.5748 m).
Height
Top up - 69.75 in   (1.77165 m).
To top of steering wheel w/top down - 51.25 in   (1.30175 m).
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Model comes with:
A trailer
Rubber tires that roll
Windshield can pivot up and down
Accessories like gas cans, shovels etc.
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