Full Build, 1/16 TAKOM 4X4 MB WW II Utility Truck , New Release detailed model

[@loganski_2158]

Now that is one detailed Jeep. It amazes me how much detail they where able to incorporate into the model.

[@stevecausey545]

Got mine today .. ordered it monday...crazy fast shipping. I started this kit as soon as it showed up....im having so much fun with this kit ..every bolt,drainplug ..etc

[@101stAirbornefilms]

The level of detail on this kit is astounding. They even have the cotter pins molded on the shocks!

[@canuck64]

I was impressed with the details too..especially the differential cover markings...I had to use a magnifying glass to read it...and it's clearly printed. Insane!!

[@canuck64]

Currently working on this gem.... I'm amazed on how Takom make great kits. The details in this kit is mind-blowing and everything fits where it should. If you buy it, you will NOT regret it.

[@Xrtrlrider]

This kit looks really well done, I own an old flat fender willys like this and everything detail wise looks excellent. I cant wait for mine!

[@mikestrohlein4187]

I have a 1945 GPW. very good detailed model.

[@DRWFJ40]

I just started on this. Fantastic kit. Take your time on the front hubs and linkage. Really helped to watch this video.

[@canuck64]

Yes and when assembling the chassis, make sure that both sides line up otherwise, one side will end up longer. I made that mistake and it took forever to un-glue them without damaging it.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Takom did a great job. So did you, it looks great.

[@joemoore4027]

Just finishing my Tacom 1/16 Jeep and I have to say even if you are not a 1/16th builder get this kit ! I ordered my kit from Andy's Headquarters and when it arrived I was impressed ! The detail was amazing. Good if not better than a Tamiya kit ! The fit was spot on and gives you the chance to go nuts super detailing the little Jeep. I added the Aber .50cal. barrel set and .50cal. ammo belt ( the .50cal. belts will drive you crazy bending to shape, but look amazing ! ) all from Andy's also. I just wish they would have added the M1 to the kit though. Their kit price was well below other sites and I got mine before anyone else had the kit ! Thank's Andy ! I think it's time for his Sherman kit !

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Beautiful !! I'm seeing all kinds of ideas in my head on this little jewel. Rat Patrol diorama !!!

[@photoboyjet]

I got this kit as a Christmas present from my local IPMS chapter. The detail is amazing and parts fit beautifully! I' m having a ball building this. It is going to be part of a diorama featuring a bunch of resin printed USO girls gone wild joyriding in a stolen jeep!

[@bigezee]

As someone who has restored a Ford GPW (which is the exact same vehicle with only miniscule differences) i tip my hat to this model. The color you made the seats is actually closer to the true color than just a straight khaki. I did notice a couple of things that made me cringe a little, but I have to remind myself that a model this size cannot be as painstakingly accurate as the real thing. Great job, Andy.

[@bigezee]

@M Nunya the same along with the bumperettes aren't exactly to scale and when he initially put the star on the hood, which was too large, it wasn't high enough towards the windshield. Like I said, stuff that, at this scale, you can't get exactly right.

[@mmotorhead]

Seen the decals for tire pressure 20psi on front tire and 35 on rear ... I assume the weight of the engine would require more pressure on front tires.. Am I wrong? thanks

[@mmotorhead]

@M Nunya thank you ... I totally forgot about the cargo... that´s why more pressure on the rear tires .. .thanks

[@bigezee]

@@mmotorhead generally speaking you're correct. However, given the dimensions and weights of the MB, you'd actually be more worried about load capacity. With men, equipment, trailers, etc, more concentrated on the rear, the rear would end up weighing more than the front. The engines in these things weren't all that heavy.

[@mmotorhead]

@@bigezee thanks mate 🤘🏻

[@vincegibson6834]

I'm mostly done with assembly,just need to paint and put it all together, I have to say it's probably the best quality kit I have ever done, everything fits perfectly,next to no flash and great finish,can't wait to complete it👍

[@oscarkilotv218]

Hi Andy. Wow nice 1:16 build!!

[@catlady8324]

Tchaikovsky was an excellent choice.

[@scottanderson139]

My kit arrived today to much excitement. An inspection of the sprues reveal the extensive detail which includes casting numbers etc on the engine block, wow! The molding is exquisite with no flash. I spent a little time beginning with the figure to kinda get a feel for the scale. The parts are a near perfect fit and the sculpting very nice. The figure will be a joy to paint. I am very pleased with this great new kit and also with the speed with which Andy's shipped it to me. Always first rate customer service. Thanks, Andy.

[@orbison123456]

Loved watching this one, it was like the older builds because of the classical music in it. I hope you can manage more like this. I know you are busy building your business, but it was these kinds of builds that made you, I used to look forward to a build nearly every week. You're still my favourite one of all them.

[@andyebert6505]

I'm excited to get mine. I pre ordered it and that kit looks amazing.

[@davearmstrong1932]

Andy , you said you had problems with the clear coat over the decals . What was the problem and what did you use ? Your answer might save many others some headache .

[@davearmstrong1932]

WOW! I am a old man, don't want to wish my life away BUT I wish it was September right now.

[@crusaderf8695]

Great build love the music too

[@KevinsModels]

Good to see you building again! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrKersey]

Looks superb, I hope Takom will also make 1/16 Schwimmwagen, since Tamiya is hesitating.

[@StevenPaulDesign]

Glad to see this is so much more than an upscaled version of the 1/35 version (which was also an excellent kit)

[@johnparkman8150]

dang it...it is 11:30 pm and I was just going to be until I saw this...now I have to watch it as I have one pre-ordered lol...can't wait to get it.

[@izzysantiago978]

Thanks Andy!! Mine came in today!!!

[@Th.M.]

Mouthwatering build! Cannot wait to get mine from MBK!

[@nickcannon1626]

Andy can you explain what the reaction you had with the hood decals? Did the TS 80 not play well with the first set of hood decals?

[@kw_outdoors9055]

Just placed a big order to your website. Just wanted to say love the content. As well as you having hobby supplies in stock on you website. We’re I live most of the hobby shops have closed.

[@jimhays2772]

There's some things your not good at and some your OK but when it comes to military and armor painting and weathering your one of the best I've seen.👍

[@simonveasey3441]

I'm half way through this kit its a great build, ive had some. problems with the steering though and ended up gluing them but the detail is fantastic and really looking forward to painting it

[@michaellizotte2675]

Great kit and build! I am ordering one today! I love the scale, much easier to build when the parts are not micro sized. I also build ship models and would love to see someone come out with large scale USS Juneau. This ship was made famous by the Sullivan brothers who were all lost when the ship was sunk. There is only a 1/700 scale of this in plastic and a 1/350 in resin. The Atlanta class AA Cruisers have really lines and would make an excellent 1/200 scale kit. Thanks for the another great video and for advancing large scale kits!

[@garyallsebrook3493]

Where’s the link I want one too!!

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice Job Andy really enjoying the 1/16 stuff you do. Lets hope Takom does a SAS version Jeep with two really nice figures with it and than the after market companies can go to town on the stowage sets for it!!!

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Nice work Andy. But I will never understand why you practically fully build before doing any painting. How did you get into all the nooks and crannies in the engine bay with the paint? I would have painted the chassis and engine all separate. I would also have painted all the seats separate before fitting to the body.

[@twohandsandaradio]

I was wondering the exact same thing.

[@DRWFJ40]

me too, I don't like gluing painted parts and I don't like painting completely finished models... always a delima for me.

[@markturner9272]

Andy I appreciate how you are bringing all these great large scale models to us. Now if you could also team up with someone and bring us a really good 1/32 A-10 and P-38 that would be specular!

[@reddog30110]

There's alrdy a good A10 by trumpeter

[@gravel86]

Excellent build cannot wait until the kit is released.

[@sinkinpat]

Basically you ,just restored a jeep. But in 1/16 scale. This is the most detailed model I have ever seen. I started in models but now dabble in 1:1.

[@garyallsebrook3493]

I own a real 1942 MB amazing accuracy! No bar required for the hood - it rests on the windshield.

[@raymond7880]

Beautifully painted Andy.

[@josephho2894]

Just finished building this kit. Excellent fit EXCEPT that the clear windscreen appeared a bit smaller (or rather narrower) than the frame it is supposed to fit in. Still a great kit and can't wait to lay my hands on the 1/16 Sherman!

[@adventure2073]

First I’ve seen this kit. Immediately went over to the HQ and was shocked at the price, I was guessing far closer to $100! Ordered one on the spot! Can’t wait, should look great next to my pair of 1/35 Tamiya MBs.

[@jatsonnamati1793]

Very much detailed..minus the wirings (engine bay). Love to see more from you.

[@steveo4601]

I really enjoyed this model construction , as I made the 1/35 Jeep with .50 a few weeks ago.

[@rtwpsom2]

Andy, you should come out with an Andy's branded wooden crate to do a diorama of the famous Jeep in a crate. I have a buddy who can get you blueprints for the crate.

[@superflyification]

Pre-ordered mine...Thanks Andy

[@scottmccloud9029]

I've been waiting for this.

[@Jelly-B]

I built one of those ROKR wooden jeeps this year and it would be great to have a side by side comparison. This kit is about the only one that is about the same scale

[@MrFish1968]

Mate, that is absolutely stunning. I'm trying to pre-order one in the UK on the back of seeing yours.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice build of a well detailed kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Man, I LOVE this kit. Yours turned out NICE, Budd.

[@keithTCU]

Nice! I see you changed your mind about using just the star on the hood and using the circled star.

[@Emtbtoday]

Need to make the door straps for it! I made them for the 1.35 kit it really looks good when there added!

[@ab3fan]

Pre ordered mine, I wish it came black stars and number markings for a Navy version. Thats how I'm going to build mine.

[@SouthernMercenary]

Can't wait to get mine. Also have you guys received an update on the Border full interior stug III yet?

[@peterwhitaker2639]

Super looking kit, just a bit of original information - the steering wheel shown is as fitted to early MB's (they were made by Sheller in 'plastic') - very early (1942) were all black then were all green before being built with the later steel spoked wheel. Therefore the model steering wheel should be either all black or all olive drab but correctly for a 1943 MB it should have the wheel with steel spokes.

[@stephenharrington528]

Wow what a great looking kit so much detail can't wait to get this one nice one Andy Steve

[@thomasbrown7420]

Great looking kit, thank you Andy.

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Excellent. Stunning.

[@ytwos1]

Very cool that the figure is dual pose, behind the steer or casually behind the 50 cal. I have gotten the 1/16 scale H3 models crew for the Jeep. I’ll retain the kit figure as gunner.

[@RCUKScaleModels]

awesome job Andy can't wait to build one

[@richardjohn2734]

Hi Andy, thanks for the video, great looking kit. Went to your EU site to pre-order. added to basket and almost ordered until I saw €21 delivery to UK... €12 to Europe, which in most cases is less distance. Sadly had to cancel as additional shipping wiies out any pre'order saving 😢

[@TheModelGuy]

With the cost of the kit you’re really going to sweat €9?

[@richardjohn2734]

@@TheModelGuy yep, ordered another kit instead!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

That is definitely a great looking kit Andy you're going to sell a ton of those 👍👍

[@Juan_Mattos]

Excellent!!!…. I love it!

[@Tesserae]

I wonder whether the rear soft top could be scratch-built to open and close with some rice paper substituting for the canvas.

[@ddf414]

Just Ordered one. 👍

[@donivanpotter2762]

Looks great, plan on ordering one soon.

[@stuartmiller8053]

Cool kit, does anyone do a 1/16 Garand for the window scabbard as idont see one in the kit

[@BodiesBuilds]

Andy, I am building this model right now & am wondering if you are going to do a detail weathering video on it. Looking forward to it.

[@christopherscott934]

Yep, I'm in. Take my money Takom.

[@michaelnolan445]

would like to see the hood decal made for showing chemical attacks.Cicle with star and inside the circle was a special paint to show chemicals were present

[@superflyification]

Andy can they add the factory stencilling that was in drab blue....before the jeeps were assigned the white markings?.. And the data plate in white stencil that on the side?

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Nice kit, excellent job.

[@kenjackson5938]

I’m not the only one that thinks the Browning in this kit is far below the standard of the rest of the kit. Tamiya in the past has put out an AMazing 1/16 Browning sprue. Would be nice to see it back out. Maybe you can pass this on to any of your contacts. Cheers

[@gstone42]

Great kit and well done on the construction! I have a 1:1 GPW that I put together. The model is not perfect put pretty darn close!

[@64CHEVL]

I ordered the jeep and plan to order the E8, but please, please, PLEASE make a 1/16 M4A1 Sherman kit!! The only way to get one in that scale right now is to buy a very expensive R/C kit and resin conversion! Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking kit/build!! 👍👍

[@stevecausey545]

Well I was finally able to get one of these ..wanted this kit since you introduced it. Just got done with tamiya's M10...a larger kit might be in order ...lol ..I'm getting old

[@DASCDUDE]

Looking forward to it, great kit!

[@davidpowell6098]

This kit will be so popular, maybe a second production run should be prepared. like Takom's FV 432, I can't find one anywhere in the UK.

[@davidlamkin5245]

Great looking model. I wonder if one could paint it battleship grey to represent the USN, the only problem that has arisen is finding the proper decals.

[@alexsaffe4015]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing !

[@kudukilla]

Heated screwdriver takes me back to landing gear on 70’s Monogram kits.

[@allgood6760]

Nice👍.. when USMC left NZ in WW2 they left these behind stil buried not far from me.. thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@jayoh45]

i cannot wait to get mine

[@Remko_Gooijert]

@1:38 why is the rear bumper (and bumperettes) upside down? And then a mix of 'early' and 'late' jeep features, like the square body / firewall support brackets (early) and the 'late" expanding hand-brake setup on the rear of the transfer case.

[@ivanwomack]

Nice build. You mentioned on a previous video that the tyre sidewalls would have detail added to them in the production model. Is that the case as I can’t see it. Thanks.

[@VincentNajger1]

Someone should make a tableau of that famous bit of WW2 footage of the guy driving/bouncing the Jeep with the back end fully alight. (It's a pretty well known piece of film...it's only a couple of seconds and is part of a bigger film on the European Theatre). This model is by far detailed enough to be able to do justice to that wild footage of a piece of history.

[@ZIPPRERZING]

A Bridge To Far?

[@VincentNajger1]

@@ZIPPRERZING I'm not sure. I think it may have been in battle of the bulge combat footage. You sorta see a side shot of a jeep bouncing down a mild incline from right to left, heading sorta towards the camera man and it fills a good portion of the frame. The guy driving it is pretty heavy set and wearing army conbat gear and i think he has his helmet on. Im not sure if its been colourised over the years, but im guessing that its likely as its one of those 'oh wow!' bits of footage from ww2The whole back of the jeep was on fire. If you see it, you'll know it....it used to get used in a lot of European Theatre WW2 documentaries. I think it may have been the result of an artillery barrage.....it all looks pretty chaotic. If you watch a doco of the battle of the bulge, you'll probably spot it. You'll know it when you see it.

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Andy+ this is what I need to go with my kublwagon from tymia sorry misspelled that but you get my point love the 1/16 scale model line in military vehicles that new Sherman tank is beautiful

[@mikecachioli8838]

preordered, can't wait.

[@mg5528]

Great decals! But why are the decals on the finished version totally different?

[@donaldwolozanski6857]

I just received my kit , The only thing missing is the detail on the tire side walls. i guess you have to leave something for the after market people.

[@claytonmcclain182]

With 3D printing I'm holding out for 1:1 scale. Haha I barely have room for 1/35 scale. Nice video as always.

[@Emtbtoday]

I want to try and get the Yellow star ⭐️ for the hood for a Normandy build you know the way they had the Gas detection stars on the hood's! My first has just restored a real one in this type of Normandy markings so I'm wanting to build mine the same as his for an Xmas gift of his beloved jeep

[@pg1615]

Looks great. Hope someone makes an after market Desert SAS kit.

[@jamescharlton924]

Getting there with mine fully expecting an SAS WW2 version which will really be something to behold if they get it right :)

[@fieldmarshal48]

Andy, you missed painting the Service Drive stop signal lens on the light unit below the Jerry can. Unless activated by the driver, it should appear as a half-moon scarlet gloss color. Of course, the lower half lens would be clear gloss black, as well as the two other lenses on the other side. They were all the night driving Black-Out Drive lenses. As a reward for pointing that out to you, I sure could use a Tamiya M20 Utility Car. LOL

[@davidcole333]

I just finished this kit. The hood hinge proved to be very flimsy and fiddly, so I ended up gluing the hood in place unfortunately, because the engine turned out really nice. But overall I liked the kit, there were a few fit issues, but overall I really had a great time building it.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Andy, that was excellent work as per normal, a great loking vehicle for that scale and it will look good with the Sherman, very best regards from Australia

[@xjr13john]

Looks like a great kit of an iconic vehicle, shame it doesn't come with a crew!

[@randomnickify]

1:21 it does

[@jackfrost9164]

Did you have any silvering after having applied the decals on a Flat painted surface?

[@markshellard5894]

Snapped mine up