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Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG1605 US Willys Jeep “Short Stop” 88th Infantry Div., 351 Infantry Regt. Italy 1944 to 1945 comes with a stretcher

Wanting to replace their outdated light vehicles the U.S. Military received three tenders. Bantam Car Company was the initial winner but couldn’t meet demand so the job went to Willys-Overland Motors. Willys was to take the best design features of the three submitted tenders and build a standardized vehicle. Eventually in order to meet an even greater demand the Ford Motors Company was asked to build a similar vehicle. During World War II there was a total of 647,870 Jeeps produced by the three companies; Willys-Overland produced 362,841 of them.

The 88th Infantry Division took part in WWI and WWII. In 1942 the unit was re- activated after 24 years and was the U.S. Army’s first division since the implementation of the draft in 1940 to be formed using all draftees. The 88th ID entered combat at Monte Cassino Italy on January 3, 1944. As combat pushed north the 88th was credited as being the first unit to enter Rome. The 88th made its way to Innsbruck, Austria just as WWII ended on May 2, 1945.

Specifications for WWII Jeep Manufacturer - Willys-Overland Crew - 1 with up to 3 others Weight (gross) - 3,125 lb (1,417 kg)

Performance Engine - Carburetor, liquid cooled, “Go Devil” 4 cylinder (Willys L-head), 60 hp @ 4.000 rpm, 134 cu. In. (2.200 cm3) displacement Transmission - Warner T-84J / 3-speed synchro-mesh Transfer case - Dana Spicer 18 / 2-speed Gear shifter - floor mounted Suspension Front axle - beam-leaf Rear axle - beam-leaf Brakes - Hydraulic Front - drum Rear - drum Fuel Type - gasoline Capacity - 15 US gallons (56.78 liters) Range - 375 miles (600 km)

Electrical system - 6 volt, negative ground Tires - (4) + (1) spare / 6 X 16 (non-directional)

Ground clearance - 8.75 in (22.22 cm) Fording depth Standard - 18 in (45.72 cm / .4572 m) Maximum - 21 in (53.34 cm / .5334 m)

Dimensions Length - 132.75 in (3.371 m). Wheelbase - 80 in (2.032 m). Width - 62 in (1.5748 m). Height Top up - 69.75 in (1.77165 m). To top of steering wheel w/top down - 51.25 in (1.30175 m).

Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:48) Weathering and insignias Rubber wheels that roll Windshield can pivot up and down Accessories like gas cans, shovels etc.