@JoeCalPo That’s great, Joe! The New Jersey is a hallmark of the Korean War. I’ll put you on the list.
Hope everyone had a safe and happy fourth! Been a little slow, but should have something tomorrow.
Gary
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Cool Joe
Going to be stunning
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Great idea. What are subjects of this era to do? Perhaps I can find them on scalemates.com? Thanks
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If you’re speaking of Naval subjects, there’s too many to list. The question is whether they’re covered in a model that’s available. I would choose a subject and then check with Scalemates, or one of the larger mail-order companies for availability. Most of the larger subjects are covered.
Gary
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Cheers Gary
Ok thanks
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I got the hull completed except for done small details which I don’t want to keep knocking off.Next up I will tackle the turret,seems like more fun then the running gear and suspension!!!
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@Tojo72 She’s coming along nicely! I hear you about the small parts, one of my great foibles.
Managed to put down a base coat today, but still needs some tonal variation. Will work on masking for that and see what comes of it. Landing gear needs doing next.
Gary
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@TamiyaFanBoy79 One thing I forgot to mention was to check in the “Ships” section of the forum. There’s some pretty knowledgeable guys there. They’ll be able to help pick a subject better than I can. I only know there were some battleships (such as New Jersey) and some aircraft carriers involved.
Gary
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My Mom’s big brother was Leroy Moore. ‘Buck’ was assigned to HQ, Kobe Base, Far East Command in Japan when the North Koreans invaded South Korea. In July 1950 he was attached to the 8066th Reconnaissance Platoon and took over one of five M8 armored cars that had been attached to the Japanese Occupation Force military police. The 8066th arrived in Pusan in July and moved towards Taegu. While conducting a ‘reconnaissance-in-force’ west from the village of Chungam-Ni, the 8066th contacted a superior force of North Korean armor and infantry.
According to his commander, Captain John Coyle, Buck lost his life defending his fellow soldiers in a mountain pass about 5 miles southwest of Haman.
I think I’ll build a M8 in his honor. Count me in as soon as I can find a kit!
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Ok thanks Gary, got it and will make my research.
Cheers
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That a great story, Rick and a great way to honor your uncle.
Gary
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I the assembled turret interior,not much detail except for the gun.It will only be visable thru the commanders hatch.
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Excellent work, Anthony. The gun is probably enough, but what I would do is scratch build some equipment for the interior, such as the radio, if you intend to leave it open and there is no figure.
Meanwhile, keep at it!
Gary
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Tony, that picture of the 1/16 turret next to the 1/35 M51 Sherman says enough for me… too big for my remaining shelf space 
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The last 1/16,I promise,that’s it !!!
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Maybe you can place it in the backyard, and give some squirrels tanker helmets…
Of course, then you’d have to paint on the barrel “FURRY”. 
Gary
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Have you seen the Das Werk 1/16 PAK 40? 
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If you want to build something different for this, there are MASH (the telly show) kits out there. One is the Swamp tent, one is an ambulance truck, and one is the helicopter used to transport patients. There were many aircraft used, both WW2 veterans and new jets. As for ships, pretty much every class in the USN, and Allied navies, served off Korea.
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GAF, your natural metal finish looks great! You’re doing a fantastic job with this “vintage” Monogram kit.
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WOW! Tojo72, that side by side comparison says it all, “Bigger is Better!!” Your M-51 is an amazing model on its own. Can’t wait to see more progress on the “Big Sherman”
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