Did I miss something?
On the Perth Military Modelling Site, in New Kit News, Hauler is listed as having a "HLX48212 JEEP basic set (for TAMIYA)" under the 1/48 section.
Does Tamiya make a 1/48th Jeep?
There's none listed on the Tamiya America site, can someone confirm?
I think its an error of some kind (its also listed on Hauler's Web Site).
If its not, where can I one (or more!!)?

Look for their new upcoming 1/48 US Infantry at Rest set (32552). An unnamed "1/4 ton Utility" vehicle is included. I guess they wanted to avoid the licensing issues...

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32552

I'm excited about it!!!

Wayne,

You're not seeing things. Tamiya pulled an end run and is marketing it with a 1/48 figure set.

http://www.modelingmadness.com/scotts/misc/military/tamiya/32552.htm

yup,

There's a light vehicle (jeep) in the 1/48 US soldiers at rest set... now has anyone bought this kit and have a more detailed review of it? (like a comparison with the 1/35 version?)

Thanks !!!

Sure missed that one!

I think Tamiya may not sell as many without having the Jeep name on the box. If they had paid Chrysler, they could have covered the cost with the increased sales.My 2 cents.

Thanks Again

I don't think that's entirely true! The fact that it comes with a figure set is a HUGE bonus. Remember you're buying the figures, the jeep is a bonus of sorts! I think the fact the jeep is included will boost the figure sales of that particular set!

There's a write up here link which also compairs it with the Hasegawa kit. The Tamiya parts break-down is a little diferent from their 1/35 kit, the body uses seperate side panels. Detail seems finer than the Hasegawa kit, the steering wheel is noticably less chunky and the m/g is better but no engine which is included with the Hasegawa versions.

Yes if you are looking for a 1/48 scale jeep Hasegawa released one recently
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/news/2757

Hi all

I reviewed it a few weeks ago:

https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/review/2704

All the best

Rowan