WWII jeeps, trucks 1/16 scale

[Ebbets man]

I've been trying to find 1/16 scale model of a WWII era jeep or truck. So far I've only found a couple of 1/72 and 1/48 scale ones but nothing in 1/16. I want to use it with a WWII model figure. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Jakko]

Takom has a 1:16 scale Jeep, but chances are it won't shop up on searches for 1:16 scale Willys Jeep or similar, as they're calling it ¼-ton 4×4 G503 MB Utility Truck to avoid stupid licence fees.

 

[Ebbets man]

Takom has a 1:16 scale Jeep, but chances are it won't shop up on searches for 1:16 scale Willys Jeep or similar, as they're calling it ¼-ton 4×4 G503 MB Utility Truck to avoid stupid licence fees.

It came up a 1/35 scale model. Didn't see any 1/16 one.

 

[TimM63]

https://www.1001hobbies.com/19-116-scales/596791-takom-tak1016-ton-4×4-g503-willys-mb-utility-truck-1-16-4897051422334.html?utm_source=scalemates&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=marketplace

Available in January 2026

 

[Ebbets man]

Where is 1001 hobbies? Is it overseas?

 

[TimM63]

Where is 1001 hobbies? Is it overseas?

I believe they are headquartered in France.
They don't have the best service and it can take a while to get the kit. I have bought from them before and haven't had a problem.

 

[Ebbets man]

Okay. I'm trying to put a WWII era Princess Elizabeth,(not the queen yet) model with a vehicle for a diorama for my wife. A huge Queen Elizabeth fan. Trying to make it a Christmas present but it may not happen. 1/16 scale seems to be lesser scale of popularity.

 

[Jakko]

It came up a 1/35 scale model. Didn't see any 1/16 one.

It says "1/16" on the box top, though

Also, see this post where @sapper23 is building that exact kit:

Where is 1001 hobbies? Is it overseas?

That depends on where in the world you are.

 

[GCB]

Yep, built one

Thread 'Jeep Willys - 1/4 ton 4x4'

Feb 19, 2025

Hello all,
As said on my previous post, I am starting to build the Takom 1/4 ton 4x4 Utility truck (btw this is for me a Jeep Willys??).
I am planning to do use some chipping fluid below the olive drab paint. My question to the experts: which color should be below the Olive Drab: red Oxyde or steel or??
Thanks

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[Ebbets man]

It says "1/16" on the box top, though

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Also, see this post where @sapper23 is building that exact kit:

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That depends on where in the world you are.

True enough. I'm in the Pacific Northwest.

 

[Jakko]

"Tell me you're an American without telling me you're an American"

If I were to tell you "I'm from Zeeland" you would either ask where that is or think I meant the country that's named after it. Americans almost invariably say the part of the USA they're from, rather than "I'm from the USA"

 

[Ebbets man]

"Tell me you're an American without telling me you're an American"

If I were to tell you "I'm from Zeeland" you would either ask where that is or think I meant the country that's named after it. Americans almost invariably say the part of the USA they're from, rather than "I'm from the USA"

Actually I was going to tell you I'm in the USA but I thought telling you a region you might know a good hobby store resource in Pacific west

 

[Ebbets man]

Actually I was going to tell you I'm in the USA but I thought telling you a region you might know a good hobby store resource in Pacific west

Oh, one other thing. How do you afford the astronomical costs of a model kit these days. I don't think I can do this anymore. Pretty sad.

 

[TimM63]

afford the astronomical costs of a model kit

Garage sales, Estate sales, Flea Markets, etc.
And never tell the other half how much you really spend.