Willys MB simplified cnc/laser

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The Willys MB is the pioneering ancestor of the Jeep, engineered during the 1940s to be a compact, reasonably priced vehicle produced on a large scale. Soldiers adored this rugged and agile vehicle for its remarkable endurance. This diminutive model, crafted from seven layers of plywood, showcases distinctive features such as the nine-slot steel grille, spare tire, and gasoline canister mounted on the back. I deliberately omitted additional details like the steering wheel to prevent overly fragile components. The glue-up process remains a bit tricky, but the parts cut quickly. I utilized 6.3 mm beech plywood and 5 mm beech rods for the axles. A desktop CNC machine by Stepcraft, equipped with a spiral-toothed 1.2 mm flute, efficiently cut out the parts. The orientation of the body components was carefully chosen to achieve an ideal alternating pattern in the plywood. Closer nesting was possible if the orientation didn't matter, and a laser cutter could have been used as well. To explore more toy car designs, visit https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/Toys/Cars. I incorporated a set of 3-dimensional components, but due to the absence of a 3D printer, I did not test them out. The STL file for the complete model is intended solely for three-dimensional visualization purposes and will not print well on an FDM printer! The design was created entirely in 2D using Illustrator, while SketchUp facilitated the creation of a 3D model before wasting material. This allowed me to identify errors in the design and gain a comprehensive understanding of the model.