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Roberto forwarded this link. Bronco Models has released two new models. I have no experience with them.
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/bronco.html
The sellers claims this is from 1942, which would make it a pretty early model. The shovel on the passenger side is interesting.
“You are looking at what could possibly be THE FIRST MODEL KIT EVER PRODUCED (1942), as this one was the precursor to plastic kits…it is the “WEST-CRAFT- U.S. ARMY JEEP”, made by WEST-CRAFT MFG. CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, kit # A-1 IN 1/2″ SCALE. Please look carefully at the pics to see the excellent condition it is in…the only issue is a small tear on the end flap of the box, so, IF YOU ARE A ViNtAgE MODEL KIT COLLECTOR/BUILDER then BE SURE NOT TO PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS COOL PIECE @ THIS AUCTION’S END!!!”
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I like the box too.
“willys jeepster balsa wood model 1948-1949 it appears that all parts are there.very rare item”
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I found this ad for a WEST-CRAFT Super jeep on eBay. After some searching, I also found a model kit for sale on ioffer.com.
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This is the model kit I found on ioffer.com. I’ve never used the site: http://www.ioffer.com/i/west-craft-super-jeep-kit-3842404
This is located in Israel. It’s just kind of unusual, so I thought I’d highlight it.
“WILLYS OVERLAND PICKUP TRUCK 1957 JACK DANIEL DELIVERY WOOD MODEL WILLIS CAR 34.5L x 15W x 14H (cm)”
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Here’s a nice little flatfender model.
“Vintage 1/25 MPC. Not complete. Very nice scratch-built roll cage. Roll cage not glued to body. Great Box. What you see is what you get. Will be packed very carefully. Any ??? please ask. From my personal collection. Combine to save $$$. Please see pics for condition.”
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Wes forwarded some pictures of his all original rare FC-170 model that includes a snow plow. He has owned it 15 years.
Wes writes, “This was made between 1957 & 1963 by Authenticast,(Comet). It is Pot Metal like many early promotional models. Of the 3 FC 170’s they did, this is the rarest. The scale is 1/20th which is larger than most promos. It is as close to new as an older model can get condition wise. I will send you another photo for size comparison.”
Patrick forwarded this website. According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan. He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper. Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize. He sells the models for $7.00.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks interesting. I have no idea what the value is.
“This is an absolute amazing find! Pot-metal coaster made by Dale Model Company; 1:25 scale. Rear spare tire has “Dale Model Co Chicago” cast into sidewall. Underneath rear has “JEEP” cast. Star on hood. Paint has chips (see pictures), but appears to be original. Wheels roll; and steering wheel turns. Measures roughly 5.25″ x2.5 and heavy – weighing roughly 14oz.
During WWII, similar models were used for training spotters. At the end of WWII, Dale purchased the molds, and converted to the toy (recognition models). These models are difficult to find, especially in this condition.”
Yesterday Steve shared a photo of this ceramic wagon model of his ’57 Sedan Delivery Wagon that he created when he was 18. It is 12″ in length.
He wrote, “I made the wagon the first year at Jr. College. There was a ’57 Chevy I though was pretty cool made in a previous class. So, I did a “self portrait”, sort of….. My Willys Wagon was my “wheels” until I got a real job, as opposed to summer jobs. The engine when bad, so I parked it and bought my first FC-170 in ’82. I drove that through my University days. Everyone called it the “garbage truck”. I was in the sailing club and very few had a vehicle that could tow the boats on weekend saildays. So, the garbage truck was one of the tow vehicles on the weekends, and on the two campouts each year. I’m sure everyone has fond memories of that ugly thing.
Now the ’57 wagon has it’s first paint job, and waiting to be assembled. The body is on the frame, but it not bolted down yet. The engine and transmission will be next….some day. I have too many projects in line at the moment.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**. It is similar to the Trailblazer.
Where was this when I was building models? This has desert dog-like tires, a stainless look, and some turbine rims!
“GRRRUMBLER 4×4 Jeep Off Road Custom MPC 1:25 OPENED Vtg Model Kit 70’s”
Jim forwarded this website. It includes plans for a paper model Rotabuggy Flying Jeep. You can learn more about the plans at this website: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/aircraft/Flying-Jeep.html
