Any 715 toys out there?

[randyscycle]

Just curious if anyone has run across any die-cast or plastic models of the 715 or 725?

I always look and have never seen anything, but figure somewhere in the world there may be something.

[brute4c]

Theres a few pot metal trucks cast at about 6 inches long...I have one...they show up on Ebay rarely.

Beast made his own M715 ot of Jeep kits and peronal skill...maybe he will post up...he did a GREAT job on his model.

[fng]

Jon, have you heard anymore on the scale model they were making?

[kwai]

I have one. They show up occasionally on ebay.

[brute4c]

No I haven't....should check that out again...

[randyscycle]

Do you know any history on the one in the pic? What company made it? That's a very neat little truck!

[Beast]

Yep, I built a 1/18th scale M715 by combining parts from three different models and scratch building quite a bit of it also. I started with a 1/18 diecast Jeep wagoneer for the front half and part of the chassis, a 21st Century 1/18 Dodge WC56 command car for wheels, rear fenders, six cylinder motor to start mods from, and a few other odds and ends, and finally a 21st Cent. 1/18 M151 mutt for M-series items like lights, radio ant, seats, gauge cluster, and gas cans. Most all of the bed was scratch built with styrene sheets and square stock. I tried to make it function as close to a real M715 as possible, The hood and doors open, soft top and frame are removable, troop seat fold down and are removable, front wheels turn, and the windshield folds down. The only thing not working was being able to hinge the tailgate, due to the funky design that allows them to fold out and all the way down clearing the bumperettes.








Dave
1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 weapons carrier:http://www.davidallenracing.com/M715.htm
1967 Kaiser Jeep M35a2 2.5 ton cargo truck: http://www.davidallenracing.com/M35A2.htm
1968 M51 Inflatable Chemical Shelter System http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51.htm
Delta Team Decals: http://www.i2k.com/~schwarzd/

[brute4c]

A true work of art!

[mojomot]

wow, nice work

[boghog]

Dave, that is sweet! Nice attention to detail.