UPDATE: Philippos has created some newer jeep models, this time building it based on a pic of a Ford GP that was modified into a crane. However, instead of a Ford GP, he made it a Bantam BRC-40. Here’s the original pic:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WWIIG503/permalink/10157377382976046/
Here is the model (FB link):
He also just completed a DJ-3A Baggage Handler model. Except for some of the minor MB aspects (rims and grille), it’s really well done):
You can see more pics on Facebook
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Originally Published May 25, 2019: A French reader and modeler named Frederic turned me onto a Greek modeler named Philippos Ioannou who has created a number of beautiful jeep models based on historic photos (he builds non-jeep models, too). You can see many of his models on Facebook or on his blog.
Here are a few of his works.
- Walliy Cohn “Jeep King” jeep-sedan:
- Target Practice Jeep:
- Welding Truck:
- Note the original photo at the base of the model:
- Looks like an efficient jeep/trailer set up.
- I didn’t see an original photo for this model, but still it’s a neat one:
Very detailed works of art, yet no details of what material used to make the models, Metal, Plastic ? So much of this interesting story is missed in not stating background information.
Back in the early 1960’s as a teen, my uncle Joe would bring me offset tin (Aluminium) lithograph printing plates, and I would cut and shape them into model cars and trucks. I still remember a Willys wagon I made, and my Uncle Joe showing it off at Sunday dinner to my Grand dad.
Re: First Photo – Vertical Crane. Is that four-wheel steering? Interesting!
Those remind me of the Headquake RC videos on Youtube. There are several jeep vehicles and build videos, using mostly plastic I think.
Bill, yes, which seems a good use for a four-wheel-steer jeep.