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Waterproofed Jeep
pzgren
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:15 AM UTC
Hello guys

I want to built a watterproofed jeep for my next diorama. This jeeps was used during the beach-landings on D-Day.
Now my problem:
I can't find any pictures of this jeep. Maybe someone can help me with some pictures of a waterproofed jeep.
Thanks for your help.
pzgren
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:34 AM UTC
By waterprooofing, do you mean fording equipment? As a jeep is very unlikely to be made waterproof.
I have a photo of a jeep that I can post outfitted with fording gear on air intake and exhaust.
Waiting your reply.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:36 AM UTC
Yes, thats wath I mean. That would be great if you could post a picture.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:41 AM UTC
You could also do a GPA Amphiboius jeep.



Haven't seen any jeeps fitted with snorkel gear. I believe most were brought ashore on landing craft.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:00 PM UTC
I may not be the best pic, but it will give you an idea of how simplistic it was:

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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:05 PM UTC
My brain's memory just kicked in, Ordnance Models kit # a-010 is what would or may be closer to what you are looking for. An image of the kit:

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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:40 PM UTC
Ken, thanks for the pics. That's exactly what I was looking for.
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