WII Willys jeeps

Lou,

First, what a phenomenal tribute/gift to your father. The best projects have that kind of story behind them.

Second, as I look at this … I find myself in utter disbelief that a person could build something like this. The scale, the level of detail, the painstaking hours that you must have spent. To me—at least at this point (total newbie)—it’s nearly impossible to conceive.

What I’m saying—hopefully, obviously—is that you did a fantastic job. I hope your dad is as proud as he is touched!

Wow.

-- -- Neil

Very nice, those wheels are something, lots of details

Thank you for showing!

-- http://www.woodcollectortoys.com

Very nice, the detail is fantastic. I agree with Neil your father most be very proud.

‘The SedcoKid’

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan, www.woodworkersedcokid.com

Very cool, I’ve driven something very similar back in Germany in 71. Dangerous bugger, rolls over easy, all it needs is a big star on the hood.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

fantastic detail indeed!
you did a beautiful job.

how big are they?

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

Its look likes my real old willys jeep from 1944, great,
and i like what you did for your father

Rosewood,

-- http://picasaweb.google.com/deniirawan66

Lou, I can only imagine how much fun your Dad had watching and I’m sure there where a few stories told of fond memories driving one of them. The detail is awesome (doing one blows my mind, but TWO!) Just a great job and a great story. I posted a Steam Engine awhile back that I did for my father (also took a year to do) and the look in my fathers eyes when I gave it to him was priceless.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

WOW, nice work!!

-- Still clinging to my guns and religion.

Very nice. Great detail. Most people will never know just how much work these jeeps represent. A great way to honor your Father.

-- Hacksaw007

very nice work… exceptional detail… hope they are complete with trailer while he is still around to appreciate…

Like jockmike2… drove one around downtown Germany in ‘70 when we weren’t driving tracked vehicle…

Unit identification numbers go on the bumpers. Just a quick thought but you might try to get your father’s unit identification and put there? I’m sure he is enjoying as is…. and maybe telling a story or two?

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

truly wonderful…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Very nice, awesome job Lou!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

WOW Lou!
You really took the time to do this right. Amazing detail through out. Bet your dad is as amazed as the rest of us.
What a cool story, project…................
Awesome man…...................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Lou very nicely done. The wheels I know are a real pain to do, and you pulled it off very well. Also good selection in the cherry wood for your model. Your Dad will be very pleased I’m sure…..

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

what a great project. well done

-- www.robneves.com

Absolutely beautiful. BZ

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

Thank you all for kind comments.

Exquisite detail! You did a wonderful job on these. You should be proud of a job will done. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Very nicely made could you give an indication of the sizes as it’s hard to tell from the photo’s kind regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Scotsman, Darryl, They measure 12 1/4” long x 4” high not including the windshield. The wheels are close to 3” in dia.

One of the best scale wood models I have ever seen. What a nice honor for your father. I for one would love to see the trailer.

-- Steve Good, http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com

Very cool jeep Lou great details.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Lou…..

those jeeps are flat out awesome!! Absolutely great detail and effort to make them true to scale. I don’t know about your Dad, but I would sure be very proud of them. Kudos to you!

-- Dave Haynes, Indiana, http://www.oldaveswoodshop.com

I love well made models Lou, and I really love these. A great tribute to your dad. I’m sure he really appreciates the wonderful craftsmanship in them.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Superb work Lou.

If at anytime Dad drove it with the trailer…
you have to follow the plans and make the trailer!

—Peter

Really detailed, really great work.

-- Mike, VT

Verry nice work. Thank’s for sharing.

-- Marian Neagu - Targoviste, Romania

Wow, Lou… these are amazing! The detail and craftsmanship is impressive… nice work!

-- Ryno

my Dad would love those.

-- Come down off the cross, we can use the wood. -Tom Waits

Lou, That is some great craftsmanship! Fantasic attention to detail.

-- Rick -Tulsa

Very impressive, great detail.

-- The ability to learn is innate, not the desire.

Great Job!!!!!! I love these jeeps. You mentioned you had plans where did you get them? My father also had a jeep in the army in ww2. I work at the jeep plant in toledo and love them.

WOW those are awesome, the detai is incredible nice work

-- Dave, I wood if I could but I can't so I woodknot