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Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG4201 Willys MB Jeep with trailer 4th Marine Division 14th Marine Artillery 2nd Battalion, HQ Iwo Jima Feb 1945

Wanting to replace their outdated light vehicles the U.S. Military received three tenders. 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 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines was activated on March 26, 1943 and on August 19, 1943 was assigned to the 4th Marine Division. On February 19, 1945 the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions landed on Iwo Jima with the task of taking Mt. Suribachi. They also were to capture the southern airfields and the west coast. The island was officially declared secure on March 16, 1945 but the last battle took place with 300 Japanese on March 25, 1945. In October 1945 the 2/14th was temporarily deactivated.

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).

Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:72) Weathering and insignias Model comes with: A trailer Rubber tires that roll Windshield can pivot up and down Accessories like gas cans, shovels etc.