Tamiya M151A1 Vietnam MP jeep w/crew

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This is the Tamiya M151A1 Vietnam jeep done up as an MP vehicle using the kit decals. You can see the build of the jeep here. I also used the Legend M151A1 detailing Set (LF1277). I also added a red light/siren that I got off eBay. It was intended for a 1/32 fire truck. Lastly, I added the excellent Bravo 6 Vietnam MP set. The figures are really nice and only needed a strap added to the M16A1 to be complete. They have a bunch of details molded onto them.

Here it is:






“Big Sarge”

As always, all comments are welcomed.

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Ya can’t spell “wimp” without an M.P. [;)]

Very nice work on both the jeep and the figures! Especially the red earth dust on everything in a slightly noticeable amount.[Y]

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What comes in that detail set? I may have to get one.

The 151s were fairly comfortable, especially compared to the CJ-5s used byvarious support squadrons and squadron commanders. One of their main flaws was the independent rear wheel suspension which gave a slight tilt to the rear wheels which could be a bit dangerous.

Also, ours weren’t in that great a shape:

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keep 'em comin and i might have to build some Vietnam era vehicles…nice work!!!

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Very cool! I too love the red Vietnam mud and dirt. Figures look really good.

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Thanks guys. I’m glad you like them. The Tamiya M151A1 is a really nice kit. The Legend Detail set really dresses it up too. The set is pretty complete and I only used the seats, radio and antenna base, rear fuel can, and a few other small pieces from it. Here is a review I did of it at Armorama to see what all comes in it: armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php

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Very nice. I remember riding in one at an air show. Big stenciled notice on the dash “sudden turns mean sudden death”.

I’m looking for a bunch of early 60’s MP figures, more European area and cold weather. I’ll look at Bravo.

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Hello Gino!

Nice work on that jeep! Ten or eleven years ago, before all the goodies were there, I tackled a similar subject - one photo of it is even in my avatar! More on my build, for comparison, here:

www.vietnam.net.pl/M151en.htm

Keep ‘em babies comin’ - good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

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Thanks guys.

Pawel - yours looks great too. Good job on the A1 corrections and figures.

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Nice Job Gino

Rick

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That does look nice, both vehicle and figures. Nice subtle weathering as well.

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Thanks Rick and Bish. It was a fun build.