The Willys Jeep, officially designated Truck, 1/2 ton, 4x4, is the best known of all the American vehicles of WW2. The design of the World War II jeep was the result of a long process, involving the contributions of both U.S. military officers and civilian engineers. The idea of the jeep originated with the infantry, which needed a low, powerful vehicle with four-wheel drive. Due to its off-road capabilities and its ability to be armed with machine guns and to tow small artillery pieces, the jeep was considered a very valuable vehicle. General Eisenhower wrote that most senior officers regarded it as one of the five most important pieces of equipment used to win the war. The Airifx starter sets are perfect for the beginner modeller. This starter set includes all of the paints and glue required to complete the model. ** Flammable items will have to be sent using a courier. Please note surcharge areas may incur an extra charge. See Postage. Scale 1:72 Skill 1 Number of Parts 71 Age Suitability 8+