Neograde

1/35 U.S. Willys MB Jeep Details For the Tamiya kit

Stock Number: CA0001

Reviewed By  Mark Aldrich, IPMS# 39295

MSRP: $20.00 Website: www.neograde.net I first found out about Neograde while tooling around EBAY looking for jeep stuff. I was actually looking for Verlinden's MASH conversion and this popped up. Neograde is relatively new to the 1/35 Resin after-Market industry. They appear to have started making conversions and kits for Gundam models. They do not have a lot of 1/35 stuff listed on their website but if this hop up is any inkling of their abilities, I am sure we will be seeing more from them. The parts come in a very sturdy cardboard box. As you can see by the title, they do not spell out Willys -- not sure if that is a way to get around copyrights or another reason. Inside is a heat sealed baggie containing all the good stuff. There is no instruction sheet, just a color fold out showing the different angles of the resin parts to aid in placement. They also call out for using the Tamiya kit but I am pretty sure that all the parts will work just as well on the Italeri or Heller offering. There is no additional interior packing and some of the finer details in my set were destroyed, most notably the fuel and water can handles. What you get inside the plastic bag is a large selection of parts which includes: A tarp covered windshield Four chained tires A large rear mounted filled cargo area Axe and Shovel Two empty 5 gallon fuel can holders Pile of .30 and .50 ammunition cans Three bundles of wooden crates and fuel cans Two different British style petrol cans 4 different sacks One stuffed teddy bear A covered and holstered rifle Replacement bumper with coiled rope An empty set of boots Replacement hood latches. I appreciate it that another manufacturer has come out with a neat jeep set for the jeep builders. Used as a whole or in parts, this set will be a welcome addition to anyone who loves building jeeps. I want to thank IPMS/USA for a place to post this review. Have fun, build a Jeep.