SAS Willys Jeep (European Theatre) (Dragon 1/35 scale model)

[@t.j.w3561]

Love this little “battle wagon”…strapped down and ready to go to war…great job as always sir

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I always think they look better with lots of stowage.

[@jostscalemodelling]

As a little boy I built the SAS Jeep from Italeri - I thought the model was great back then. The Dragon kit is of course much better in terms of detail and quality. You have managed to make a beautiful vehicle - well done! Hats off!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate! The Italeri Jeep with the stretcher on it looks like a great built option.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Excellent work. Love that weathering. 👍👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate - that's an area I'm trying to improve, so I really appreciate your comments

[@rickjohnston4633]

Love watching you do your kits and weathering. So many make kits that are too new looking. You go with the flow and make your kits look like they would in the field. Thank you, i have adapted some great tips and ideas from your ways of building. Rick

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Rick, I really appreciate that

[@Phantom_3_2_1]

The jeep is one of my fav builds, especially the tamiya one! Great stuff 😎

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very well done Sir, can't wait to see what the diorama you have planned for it looks like.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@tomo9613]

Looks good. The green looks very realistic. Needs ammo boxes though. I’d replace some of the Jerry cams with it. The larger tanks would have replaced a lot of cans I think. Enjoyed the video

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Good point - it's a bit odd having those extra fuel tanks and all those jerrycans too!

[@seegurke93]

Which color did you use for the wheels? Iike your approach to the guns: Black then dry brush. I will try this

[@ModelNerd]

If I remember correctly I used Tamiya XF-1 black, dry brushed with XF-69 Nato black.

[@fotomakr]

Very nice, I like the weathering.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@robbo1068]

Excellent job on the jeep and a terrific final reveal…..I really love the weathering, just right! I’ll look forward to seeing the figures and jeep together posed in some way in due course.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! I should have some WIP shots up soon :)

[@perrybuxo77]

Excellent build! Thanks.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@mikelucraft]

There's a lot of parts from a chap on Cults3d for the jerry cans, their brackets, the wheels as well as Lewis gun ammo and boxes plus sand channels

[@ModelNerd]

I think I know the guy - he does a lot of really niche stuff that is very useful. Need a WW2 Italian canteen? No problem!

[@mikelucraft]

@@ModelNerd I've downloaded some free Italian Jerry cans today from Cults. I have some Italian radios and IIRC there are Italian water containers on there

[@ModelNerd]

@@mikelucraft Yes, there are. I was looking at some recently for the Italian Lancia ammunition truck I reviewed a while ago.

[@rutgaurxi7314]

I appreciate you building and painting the supposedly "hidden" parts of the vehicle, I think it implies more weight and structure where it wouldn't be, despite being out of sight. If that makes sense. An excellent build, not too weathered and pardon the pun not too weather beaten!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, I think I know what you mean. It does make a weight difference.

[@mikecachioli8838]

Came out awesome!

[@ModelNerd]

@@mikecachioli8838 Thank you

[@JohnSmith-sl1my]

I built the tamiya version last year. It's ashame when parts like the engine is not seen . Nice build.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@BobbyG-bp9xr]

Great build Stu! Looks really fantastic, not overly weathered, just right. Love the details, the cans, boxes etc. Overall, it's a cracking looking model, really love the finish you've achieved. You always manage to build a model that looks real. That's a skill I hope to emulate one day! Thanks for posting mate 👍 Enjoy Telford too! 😉

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate - I really appreciate that. I'm trying to slowly improve each time, and trying to resist the urge to rush things through.

[@BobbyG-bp9xr]

​@@ModelNerdWell I think you're certainly accomplishing it! I've said before, the varied nature of your builds not only makes it a more interesting channel to watch, but I'm sure it improves your skills as you are always using different ideas and techniques to build different genre's of models. You're pretty modest as well Stu! Really enjoy your channel mate, thanks. 👍😁

[@MarcGray1990]

Great build. I recently did the Tamiya willys jeep and it’s a cracking little kit to experiment with! I’m off to the model show in Telford this Saturday coming, my first time going so I hope to pick up some goodies when I go! Marc👍

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Marc. Oh yes, there'll be plenty of bargains at Telford!

[@MarcGray1990]

@@ModelNerd are you going? Have you been before? I’ll be spending a lot of time looking at other peoples models as I’ve recently got back into the hobby and I’m keen to learn everyone’s tips and tricks. Also need to stock up on bits and save postage costs ha!

[@BrushQuill]

Looks awesome. A brilliant build

[@ModelNerd]

@@BrushQuill Thank you - much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@anyblunder6782]

It looks fantastic.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@MrCrystalwarrior1]

Very little known fact about the Willys Jeep for you all to think about 😊 They made a very limited run of six wheel variants, but due to their performance in rough terrain, were relegated to other duties away from the battlefield. There's a wonderful book about the Willys Jeep that shows these six wheel variants, in black and white photographs, that came out around the mid 1990's, but my memory is vague on who published it, but it may still be available if you do a web search. I've scratch-built my own model for fun some years ago, going from memory of the pictures I saw in the book, but honestly wish someone would bring an actual kit of the jeep out, as my model making skills are a little shy of the mark, so it may have not been an accurate enough model at the time. Then again, it was for fun, and not meant to be a competition/display model, so I was happy with it. Lost it in a house move years ago, but still have fond memories of making it.

[@ModelNerd]

That's very cool! I didn't know about that, thank you

[@gleggett3817]

If anyone is interested in the background to SAS operations in Europe including use of these jeeps and how they got behind enemy lines in first place, the We Have Ways of Making You Talk podcast (James Holland and Al Murray) have just done a couple of episodes on the subject.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - I'm listening to it right now. Very interesting!

[@calumclark1719]

Pretty sure that first reference photo is Paddy Mayne in the Drivers seat, the two jeeps look great together

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, it is I think. A very famous photo. The look on his face is very interesting.

[@calumclark1719]

@ModelNerd he doesn't look to impressed, possibly if they were on patrol he was waiting to go, if that is from 44 he lost one of his closest friends in a ambush and then proceed to go back and fourth in front the German postion personally taking charge of the vickers, I think that photo is from before that raid but he wasn't supposed to even be there just parachuted in before anyone could stop him

[@ljscalemodels526]

Hey Stu - great result on the jeep, for the rope perhaps a guriter string. I’m off to Telford for the 2 days, perhaps see you there ?😂 thanks for sharing.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yep, I'll be there on the Saturday.

[@ljscalemodels526]

@ brilliant, if it works for you see you at Airfix Stand at 13.00pm Saturday?🤣

[@Marley-k2i]

Nice job MN!🙌🏽

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@arnokruiver]

Nice job. Like it.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@georgeclements2742]

Thank you for another excellent video. I'm in process of finishing an Italeri Willys Jeep, but it will not be anywhere near the standard of your build. Best wishes.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. Enjoy your build!

[@neilmackay7475]

Cracking work my friend I'm playing with 1/16 scale on both of them take care my friend 👍👌

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Neil. Is that the Takom 1/16 kit? It looks great - perfect subject for that scale too.

[@neilmackay7475]

@ModelNerd yes mate I'm playing with a German half track as well 👍

[@stephenbridges2791]

Personally, I don't care for P/E benders. I use a set of Knipex smooth jaw flat nose pliers. The part number is # 37 11 125. You can use the side or the end of them. Leaves a crisp edge. Although pricey for pliers, they are cheaper than a bender. I have a bender, too. But, almost always use the pliers. Nice job on the jeep, by the way.

[@ModelNerd]

That's useful to know - thank you. I did notice the PE benders are very pricey themselves, so good pliers could be a great alternative.

[@stephenbridges2791]

@@ModelNerd Depending on your location, you may be able to get those pliers cheaper than I did. I gave around $25 USD. Hope I was a little help.

[@richardjordan5036]

Nice jeep

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks 👍

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hell mr.nerd!very nice work. Thank u4sharing.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@steveashforth5097]

Yet another very fine video. One question: After applying the pigment/s do you apply another layer of matt clear coat? I'm assuming it would be ok not to do that if the model is not going to be handled at all.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Steve. No, I didn't apply any varnish after that. I figured it might blow half of it away or just flatten the texture - and as you say, the model won't be handled much.

[@_--JohnVK--_]

@@ModelNerd Never varnish over your weathering 😉It will absolutely destroy all the intricate detail achieved by the weathering and make it all flat and bland again. Also, if you spray anything wet (including clear coats / varnish) over pigments, they will greatly change color! They will become MUCH darker.

[@5EyesIsntWatching]

I just finished the Netflix SAS series lol now I want a pinkie

[@ModelNerd]

It's a great little kit - both this one and the Tamiya.

[@leesouter9627]

Diorama time.👍

[@ModelNerd]

Absolutely! I've got some ideas ready :)

[@riff2072]

Nice.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@muchasgracias6976]

Lovely build mate 👍Are you going to be at Scale ModelWorld next weekend?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yep, I'll be there.

[@MrKersey]

Great build and painting! Are you going to get some crew as well?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I will use the figures that came in the kit.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@michaeldoblado6860]

The whole buisness about 'parts you'll never see,' is really irritating: I use any kit as a starting point and regularly remove sections of the model to display those supposedly hidden parts. More to the point, I build these kits precisely to see how the real think was built, not just to fill space on a shelf.

[@ModelNerd]

Fair enough. I wasn't complaining about them being included - it was merely an observation. After all, there is always the option to do what you describe or to simply not build them at all.

[@_--JohnVK--_]

Good for you. I find it irritating that some people seem to think it's not entirely our own choice to add them or not. Wait... no, actually, I don't care at all what other people think. I do what I like, not what you like 😉 I also DO NOT EVER add them if I don't open up the kit to display them. In that case they are entirely useless, and a waste of glue and paint. Unless they are for the rigidity of the model. But otherwise: if I don't see it, I will NOT add it.