Takom 1026 1/4 Ton Utility Truck with 1/4 Ton Utility Trailer 1/16 Scale Plastic Model Kit
New Arrival: The WWII Jeep and Trailer in 1/16 Scale
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the Takom 1026 1/4 Ton Utility Truck with 1/4 Ton Utility Trailer 1/16 Scale Plastic Model Kit at Historia Emporium. This Takom release recreates one of the most recognizable light vehicles of World War II---the Allied 1/4-ton utility truck (the Jeep)---with its matching utility trailer in an imposing 1/16 scale format suited to detail-focused builders and dramatic diorama displays.
About the Kit
This is a military model kit: item is brand new in original factory packaging, and assembly and painting are required. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or distributor.
Compact, reliable, and endlessly adaptable, the Jeep became the backbone of Allied mobility---serving in reconnaissance, command, supply, and casualty evacuation roles across every theater. This set pairs the truck with its trailer for a complete light-transport vignette.
- 1/16 scale --- large footprint with room for interior and mechanical detail
- Jeep and matching utility trailer in one box
- Four marking options
- Workable wheels with freely positionable front steering
- Photo-etched and clear parts included
- Optional canvas covers for Jeep and trailer (build with or without)
- Windscreen can be assembled open or covered
- One driver figure included
SKU: TAK1026 | Manufacturer: Takom | Subcategory: Model Kits Military | Scale: 1:16 | GTIN: 4897051423690
Historical Context: The 1/4-Ton Truck
The American 1/4-ton 4x4 truck---universally known as the Jeep---entered service in 1941 and quickly proved indispensable. Built for simplicity and toughness, it could traverse terrain that defeated heavier vehicles while remaining light enough for air transport and amphibious operations. Willys-Overland and Ford produced hundreds of thousands of units; the design served U.S. and Allied forces through the end of the war and influenced light-utility vehicle design for decades afterward.
The matching 1/4-ton trailer extended the Jeep's usefulness, letting small units haul ammunition, radios, fuel, or supplies without committing a larger truck. Together, truck and trailer became a familiar sight from North Africa and Italy to Normandy and the Pacific---making this Takom pairing a natural centerpiece for European or Pacific-theater dioramas at a scale where individual fittings and stowage really read on the shelf.
Builder Notes
At 1/16 scale this Jeep rewards careful painting and weathering: chassis detail, canvas options, and the steerable front axle all invite display poses beyond a static straight-ahead stance. The included driver figure helps anchor a finished vignette; pair the build with 1/16 figures or a simple base to suggest a roadside halt, supply point, or airfield support scene.
Order Your Jeep and Trailer Kit
The Takom 1026 1/4 Ton Utility Truck with 1/4 Ton Utility Trailer 1/16 scale plastic model kit is available now for $67.95. Domestic orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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June 4, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: Takom, Jeep, Willys MB, 1/4 Ton Truck, Utility Trailer, US Army, WWII, 1/16 Scale, Plastic Model Kit, Military Model
