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JEEPS!
Knuckles
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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2017 - 10:26 PM UTC
Enlist here for Jeeps! Campaign

Jeeps! Willys, MUTTs, GAZ/UAZs (Da, tovarich), Type 87 VWs/Schwimmwagens, or Kübelwagens (Jawohl!). How about whoever and whatever you want to tow behind, strap on to, or bolt on or in it. Focus on Civil Service, or anything military between WW2, and Viet Nam. To keep it simple, the Jeep must be the focus of the piece--e.g. not a Tiger running over a Jeep.

Static display, vignette, or a diorama. Any manufacturer, and any (and all) AM is allowed, scratchbuilding is allowed and encouraged. Figures are fine. Open to any scale 1/6 to 1/72 (sorry guys no 1:1 ).

Dates are from July 01, 2017 through March 01, 2018. Typical forum protocol: less than 25% completed upon start of the campaign, post a pic of the kit you intend to build, and at least 2 WIP shots, then post your completed pic/s in the campaign gallery.

Let's have some fun and see what you've got!
Knuckles
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Posted: Saturday, May 06, 2017 - 12:07 AM UTC
My submission:


Tamiya Willy's kit. Included AM:
Legend SAS + PE (not converting it to SAS, but am using parts of the set)
Bronco M3A1 37MM (towed piece)
Bronco 37mm ammo set
Tamiya radio set
Verlinden stowage
Verlinden C-Rations
Verlinden Medical Corps boxes
Verlinden forms, maps, and a pin-up
Echelon decals
Archer placards
....and some beer

A figure may be added, I will have to see how it goes.
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Posted: Saturday, May 06, 2017 - 03:48 AM UTC
Cool, I've signed up. Its either a Kubelwagen or Schwimmwagen for me.
YellowHammer
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Posted: Saturday, May 06, 2017 - 09:02 AM UTC
I'm signed up too. Right now leaning heavily towards the old Tamiya Gaz67B.
LinusB
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Posted: Sunday, May 07, 2017 - 05:14 AM UTC
I have signed up and will be building Tamiya's Kubelwagen Type 82 with the addition of the Engine Maintenance Set.



Removed by original poster on 05/08/17 - 01:24:12 (GMT).
North4003
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 10:35 AM UTC
Would a beep qualify?
hazzardm
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 01:03 PM UTC
can we clarify the parameters for this one

'Jeeps' are still in use so how modern can we be? (you stated Vietnam but that leaves out two major mid east wars, plus the gulf wars, afghanistan, Grenada etc...)

I assume Landrovers are included as well as mechanical mules?

if you want to make this a true 'jeep' campaign make the vehicle cargo classification the defining item. (1/4 ton capacity vehicles only maybe?)

MJH
Armored76
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 04:28 PM UTC
Great idea! I think I'll join with a UAZ.
Knuckles
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 08:00 PM UTC

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can we clarify the parameters for this one

'Jeeps' are still in use so how modern can we be? (you stated Vietnam but that leaves out two major mid east wars, plus the gulf wars, afghanistan, Grenada etc...)

I assume Landrovers are included as well as mechanical mules?

if you want to make this a true 'jeep' campaign make the vehicle cargo classification the defining item. (1/4 ton capacity vehicles only maybe?)

MJH


Thanks,

The campaign is focusing on the Jeep, or light personnel carrier, cargo hauler, ordnance-hauler, et al. This does not include Land Rovers, or MULEs. Keeping it limited to the smaller, more "personal" vehicles such as the ones I listed: Willys (US, or British), MUTTs, GAZ/UAZs, Type 87 VWs, Swimmwagens, or Kübelwagens keeps things more in-line with my campaign concept.

Being as there is a trucks and trailers campaign in progress right now, I wanted this to be more about the people and cargo movers used by the day to day grunts. Add some stowage, have a little fun.

As far as the dates, how about anything between 1939 (Germany invades Poland) to 1975 (end of the Viet Nam war). Beyond that, I am drawing a line--I mean, we gotta have rules, right?

I hope this clears it up, and looking forward to seeing all of the finished builds!
Knuckles
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 08:01 PM UTC

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Would a beep qualify?


What's a "beep"?
j76lr
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 08:41 PM UTC

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Would a beep qualify?


What's a "beep"?

a beep is a 3/4 ton weapons carrier . a jeep with a bed . a big jeep a beep !
Knuckles
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 09:18 PM UTC
Ah, I see. Answer: Negative.
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 05:21 AM UTC
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Thanks,

The campaign is focusing on the Jeep, or light personnel carrier, cargo hauler, ordnance-hauler, et al. This does not include Land Rovers, or MULEs. Keeping it limited to the smaller, more "personal" vehicles such as the ones I listed: Willys (US, or British), MUTTs, GAZ/UAZs, Type 87 VWs, Swimmwagens, or Kübelwagens keeps things more in-line with my campaign concept.

Being as there is a trucks and trailers campaign in progress right now, I wanted this to be more about the people and cargo movers used by the day to day grunts. Add some stowage, have a little fun.

As far as the dates, how about anything between 1939 (Germany invades Poland) to 1975 (end of the Viet Nam war). Beyond that, I am drawing a line--I mean, we gotta have rules, right?

I hope this clears it up, and looking forward to seeing all of the finished builds!
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Knuckles,

By UAZ you mean the UAZ 469?

I have a GAZ 69 planned as a Syrian army cast off. The truck itself is early 50's, but it will be used in a current Syrian civil war setting, so I'll have to think about something else if I can't get over the urge to join!
Knuckles
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 05:23 AM UTC
Da!
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 05:24 AM UTC

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sorry guys no 1:1


Darn, but my '44 Willy is already over 25% built anyhow, so...
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 05:44 AM UTC
Ok, I've decided I'm in if I can use the GAZ 66. Syrian, Golan Heights 1973.
Knuckles
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 05:54 AM UTC

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Ok, I've decided I'm in if I can use the GAZ 66. Syrian, Golan Heights 1973.


For GAZ let's stick to the field car variants. Otherwise we're getting into trucks. So, I'll have to say no to the 66 or 69 trucks.
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 07:08 AM UTC

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Ok, I've decided I'm in if I can use the GAZ 66. Syrian, Golan Heights 1973.


For GAZ let's stick to the field car variants. Otherwise we're getting into trucks. So, I'll have to say no to the 66 or 69 trucks.


Not a problem. It never hurts to ask. The UAZ 469 is a more modern SUV version of the GAZ 66 and used for the same purpose more or less. But I can see the difference in utility.

A WWII WIllys or Ford jeep is a 1/4 ton truck. I'll think about how a GAZ 1/4 ton fits into my project mix, as these were also used in Syria and were still around in '73. Probably be more fun to trick out than a 66 anyhow!

Thanks.
m4sherman
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Ok, I've decided I'm in if I can use the GAZ 66. Syrian, Golan Heights 1973.


For GAZ let's stick to the field car variants. Otherwise we're getting into trucks. So, I'll have to say no to the 66 or 69 trucks.


OOPS!

I meant to ask about the GAZ 69. I know the GAZ 66 is way too big. Sorry about that, it's my number dyslexia. It just dawned on me.
Knuckles
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 07:26 AM UTC

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Ok, I've decided I'm in if I can use the GAZ 66. Syrian, Golan Heights 1973.


For GAZ let's stick to the field car variants. Otherwise we're getting into trucks. So, I'll have to say no to the 66 or 69 trucks.


OOPS!

I meant to ask about the GAZ 69. I know the GAZ 66 is way too big. Sorry about that, it's my number dyslexia. It just dawned on me.


I'll let it fly. Looking forward to your build!
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 08:13 AM UTC

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I'll let it fly. Looking forward to your build!


You are too kind.

Ok, I'm in with a GAZ 67B. I've got a Trumpeter one on the way.
Knuckles
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 08:22 AM UTC
YES!
LeftyDan
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Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 07:32 PM UTC
I'd be for this. A nice simple jeep build.
Knuckles
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Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 09:02 PM UTC

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I'd be for this. A nice simple jeep build.


Awesome. Glad to have you along. This one should be a kick--lots of opportunity for towed ordnance, cargo, figures, and most of all, FUN!
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