New US WWII Jeep (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

The new WWII jeep with a Big Red One unit is a great addition, however, along with Noli-Poli I am wondering why the proportions for the windshield & mirror are way too thick compared to real jeeps and earlier K&C jeep releases. Let's hope the released photo is only the prototype and not the finished model. I am attaching images for comparison: the new jeep, the BoB Santa jeep and some real WWII examples. Louis and Brad hope you will throw in your 2 cents worth to get this corrected. I really want to add this to my US forces but want it to look right.

Here is a good site for Jeep History:

http://members.aol.com/brimiljeep/WebPages/JeepNamePage.html

Randy

 

[jazzeum]

The thickness does seem a bit off. Have you posed the question to Andy yet? If not, I'll do it.

 

[PolarBear]

Brad

Please post the question to Andy.

Thanks

Randy

 

[jazzeum]

Randy,

Will do.

 

[Alexdakar]

I wonder if the windshield folds down.

 

[desk11desk12]

Gees,

I sure hope that the figures aren't glued in to the jeep.

Carlos

 

[binder001]

First, thick windshield, or not, that Jeep looks SHARP! My wild guess is, looking at the attachment points, that the widshield might fold down. That would be great if the thick windshield bothers anyone. One can fold down the windshield and make a tactical canvas cover for it. Real frontline jeeps were supposed to travel with the windshield down and covered to prevent the glass from glinting and exposing the GIs to fire. That's why the funny angle iron on the front was there. Germans would string wires between trees to decapitate GIs in open Jeeps and careless US signal trooprs would leave wires hanging too low. The bar is a wire cutter - to save GI necks!

A nice addition to the line and it will be a very welcome addition to one of the scenes that I am working on.

Gary

 

[arnhem44mad]

First, thick windshield, or not, that Jeep looks SHARP! My wild guess is, looking at the attachment points, that the widshield might fold down. That would be great if the thick windshield bothers anyone. One can fold down the windshield and make a tactical canvas cover for it. Real frontline jeeps were supposed to travel with the windshield down and covered to prevent the glass from glinting and exposing the GIs to fire. That's why the funny angle iron on the front was there. Germans would string wires between trees to decapitate GIs in open Jeeps and careless US signal trooprs would leave wires hanging too low. The bar is a wire cutter - to save GI necks!

A nice addition to the line and it will be a very welcome addition to one of the scenes that I am working on.

Gary

And if the glint on the windshield dosn't give them away, the sound of the engine would!!!!!

 

[Rob]

I really like the look of this and it will be among the first of the new stuff i get.I'm pleased that along with the Jeep Ambulance and the version in 'Friend or foe' we are getting some wonderful examples of this iconic vehicle.

Rob

 

[h.hammer]

Thickness of jeep windshield on K&C model can hopefully be corrected.While i will probably purchase one:it does not reflect any proximal degree of accuracy and after the "thrill" of purchase is over, it will probably be relegated to the dustbin of those few models that don't reflect the high quality of K&C figures.
HB----HERE IS YOUR CHANCE AND A GREAT OPPURTUNITY!

Is the drivel over yet about all the secrets that sound like they originated in the 4th grade,well maybe even the 1st grade. Maybe, there should be a separate forum for this kind of exchange

 

[Halo]

The jeep looks great. It will be added to the collection no matter the thickness of the windshield.

 

[Currahee Chris]

The jeep looks great. It will be added to the collection no matter the thickness of the windshield.

I agree- i think it is a neat piece.

 

[jazzeum]

Andy and I discussed the thickness issue and he indicated that they strengthened both points of the windshield in order to avoid potential breakages. It was also his view that miniature makers have to compromise a little when drastically reducing the size of models from the real thing and this can occasionally result in some items being made thicker than they would appear in real life. He believes that most collectors seem to appreciate the compromise between a stronger, safer model and a slight exaggeration of real dimensions.

The windshield does indeed fold down and the standing GI does come out of the vehicle. However both seated GI’s (officer and driver) are fixed permanently as are most of K & C's seated figures.

 

[PolarBear]

Brad

Thanks for checking with Andy. The breakage issue does make sense. I wonder when I look at the Santa jeep how that thin mirror survived packing. I will add this item to the diorama I am developing.

Randy

 

[Rob]

As was said above,i'll be buying this whatever the windshield thickness is,it looks cool!!

Rob

 

[noli-poli]

I have 6 MP and 1 Santa Jeep. All survived packing. I dont't think that was the issue. I think it's simply a new manufacturer...but, the good news from Brad is, the windshield folds and the MG personnel is removable. I am getting 3.
N-P

 

[jazzeum]

Noli,

Wanted to make sure that I was clear: Only the MG soldier is removable. The others are not.

 

[desk11desk12]

N-P,

I'll be getting at least one of them. But only one figure is removal only? I understand why the care has to be taken into account but man, wouldn't it be great of at least two or all of the figures were removable?

The diorama possibilities are endless. Yeah my Santa Jeep with the thinner windshield is doing just fine too.

Carlos

 

[noli-poli]

Noli,

Wanted to make sure that I was clear: Only the MG soldier is removable. The others are not.

10-4, and the windshield folds correct?

 

[noli-poli]

N-P,

I'll be getting at least one of them. But only one figure is removal only? I understand why the care has to be taken into account but man, wouldn't it be great of at least two or all of the figures were removable?

The diorama possibilities are endless. Yeah my Santa Jeep with the thinner windshield is doing just fine too.

Carlos

I totally agree with you Carlos. The potential of getting more sets to create diorama possibilities is diminished. It will look quite odd to see similar poses.

N-P