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Ken the decals are from Code 7 sheet # C72024. That has both the older door shield and the new full color door shield. The graphics stayed the same from 1948 until about 2004. I got the set from www.policecarmodels.com . I used these: and my own cast resin parts to build these: The radio is a resin copy of the part in the newly reissued 71 Ford Police Interceptor kit. I scratched the microphone and made the cord from wire wrapped around a straight pin. G

Cool! I didn't pay attention to the -E4 Duh............... Yeah that's the best I can do as far as bending PE. I don't use, nor do I want, any "special" tools. I'm special enough as it is. :wacko: G

Nice start. You do realize this isn't a "What If" tank. One was actually built, the Pershing and Sherman had turret rings of the same diameter. I use a steel ruler for bending long pieces. I tape it to a smooth flat surface, place the PE under the edge, then us a single edge razor blade to bend the edge. I don't try to form the crease at this point though. Once I get the bend started along the entire length, I use another ruler to finish it. G

Here we are this morning. I had a few spare moments during the work week. G

Looking good. Will this one have the brown camo as well? G

Ditto all the above. Krylon Gloss White is my first choice always. I also heat the can in hot NOT BOILING water before and during the spray session. It assists in the flow and gives a smoother finish. G

I had the morning to myself so I added some color. References show some tanks had a black camo pattern which was most likely added prior to landing,si it was mainly covered by track links. These are the base colors, I'll weather from here. G

Next up in my series of USMC armor builds is the M4A3 from the 6th Tank Battalion on Okinawa. I'm starting with DML's M4A3 ETO kit and Bronco's indy tracks. Photos show the tanks had applique armor welded to the hull sides similar to the older dry stowage tanks. Looking closely they were covering the forward crew positions and fuel tanks. As the battle progressed, and the efficiency of the Japenese 47mm anti tank gun was discovered, all sorts of track was welded to the hull. G

Born, raised, and worked my entire career in St Louis. All I ever wanted was to move to Lenexa/Overland Park. After retirement I was headed there when the state of Nevada made an offer I couldn't refuse. Darren Roberts and those astonishing modelers there were a large part of my decision. I'd move to Kansas in a heartbeat, but not misery er uh Missouri. G

Is that like the joke about the priest and the rabbi? G

Mail is stolen here in the Clark County area. The Potal Inspectors completed a three year investigation recently and indicted dozens. Along with that, they found sacks and sacks of mail sitting in back rooms, hallways and trucks. We are never sure what time of day mail will be delivered to the boxes. I've seen two deliveries a day, which I can only assume is their way of catching up. It's a sad state of affairs for USPS out here folks. G

The wading gear on the M4A2 came from Tank Workshop. It was designed to fit the DML kit and worked perfectly. The gear on Doris is a combination of a Tank Workshop trunk and a scratchbuilt lower. G

Thank You Sir! After sandbags, wire cages, bass wood armor, and all that paint, Tamiya's "inaccuracies" aren't noticible. I swear Tasca kits build themselves. I have built one, my Cape Gloucester Sherman, and it was a treat. G

No Gary both the M4A3's are the ancient Tamiya kits. The M4A2 is the DML "Tarawa" kit. G

I like it. Isn't it fun finally finishing a stalled build? They make good bookends. G

That is Tamiya XF-74, JGSDF OD. It is a tad greener than Tamiya OD, and matches what I remember very well. G

Outflippinstanding! G

This is another in my USMC armor series. I used the old Tamiya kit that I found to be just fine for my purposes. G

Way back in 1988 my oldest son joined the Navy. He becomes a Corpsman and, oh yeah, is assigned to the FMF. We still laugh as he rarely wore anything remotely identifying him as a sailor. He wore what got the job done, be that Kuwait, Somalia, or Haiti. Jennings, blame the administration. None of my Marines lacked historical knowledge of our mission. We all knew our job was to break things and hurt people. Anytime, anywhere. G

I don't think that second photo is all that bad....................... G

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My next completed builds are the three tank battalions from the Iwo Jima Campaign. Left to right are representations of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tank Battalions. 3rd 4th 5th G

Ouhhhh Rahhh! G

All I want to know is how do the new camo uniforms make it easier for the sailors to do their job? Is it adaptable for all climates? Can you stand watch on deck say near Greenland wearing these as a base uniform? Is it sufficiently heavy enought to offer a level of protection? Will it wear well? The colors concern me, if a swabbie goes overboard, how do we find him/her? Can you be seen on deck, at night, when it's a moonless, dark and cloudy? Yes they look cool, but if the answers to just one of the above is a resounding NO then the Navy should begin the process for alternate clothing or tot

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