No really Rob i was kidding . those pics look cool , just more ideas to go on the "eventually to do list"

Hi everyone!.

Bob: thanks for the offer let me see If I can find it here, if not, i´ll take your option.

Robert: I have that book so, I make the page scan I hope this help.

The book is the Walk Around M4 sherman by Jim Mesko and illustration by Don Greer & Richard Hudson. Squadron signal publications pag. 76. used only for forum discussion.





Saludos.

Gabriel.

@ Gabo thanks for posting:

@ Bob that is what I was going to post later. I can do either build as long as the welded hull that I have is the same as the one for the Marine M4A2, if not then just the composite.

Does anyone have an Academy M3 Stuart they are willing to trade for a Tamiya M3 Grant?

Thanks for the help.
Robert

For the 3rd TB on Iwo the Dragon Tarawa M4A2 would be perfect.
On the Composite Ole Miss the dragon kit will get you everything but the correct turret, need one that is low bustle and no pistol port.
I didn't match it up with what you have but you get the idea.

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Bob

Hello Bob,
I finally found the book after going through all 158 books I just bought.(Got a good deal on them, About $15 each with shipping included)
U.S. Marines in World War 2
Tarawa and the Marshalls
A Pictorial Tribute
By Eric Hammel
This book has a lot of photo's for the equitment, Troops and enplacements used by the Japanse Army on the isalnds.
Eric Hammel has alot of other books on the Pacific during WW2. I would encourage anyone to get his set, There are 19 published so far.
If anyone need me to look for anything in this book, Let me know and I will see if there is a Photo.
I remembered to sign up,
Cheers,
Bruce

Gabriel, Do you still need the wading trunk,
Let me know

Robert It's in the mail.

Bruce, Would love to see the Pictorial Tribute, I'll have to see if I can find one,
Thanks Guys,
Bob


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Thanks Bob, just let me know what you want for it.

Robert

A Diorama

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Thanks Guys,
Bob

OK, diorama it is (the first ever) Lets see, little tank with little men and something flat and maybe a tree or two. No problem Bob I will come up with something for either the M3A1 or the M4 Composite.

Robert

Momann, If you want that diorama for this campaign you'll have to stop and wait untill the campaign start date. I noticed you posted some pics already.Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 05:15 AM UTC
Bob

Which reminds me, while looking for PDF files on some of the Histories I ran accross the Army Green Book Site where you can download a copy of the PDF files;
Green books

Just in case anyone wanted them,
Bob

Good Evening All,

Here is a list of the USMC Historical PDF's I have that are relevant to this campaign:

...AND A FEW MARINES: MARINES IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
A CLOSE ENCOUNTER: THE MARINE LANDING ON TINIAN PT 1
A CLOSE ENCOUNTER: THE MARINE LANDING ON TINIAN PT 2
ACROSS THE REEF: THE MARINE ASSAULT OF TARAWA PT 1
ACROSS THE REEF: THE MARINE ASSAULT OF TARAWA PT 2
ACROSS THE REEF: THE MARINE ASSAULT OF TARAWA PT 3
ALLIGATORS, BUFFFALOES, AND BUSHMASTERS
BLOODY BEACHES: THE MARINES AT PELELIU PT 1
BLOODY BEACHES: THE MARINES AT PELELIU PT 2
BREACHING THE MARIANAS: THE BATTLE FOR SAIPAN
BREAKING THE OUTER RING: MARINE LANDINGS IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS PT 1
BREAKING THE OUTER RING: MARINE LANDINGS IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS PT 2
CAPE GLOUCESTER: THE GREEN INFERNO PT 1
CAPE GLOUCESTER: THE GREEN INFERNO PT 2

More to follow, I have to bring home my other thumb drive with the rest of them on it.

@Bob, I'm pretty certain the 2MARDIV after Action Report you're interested in is on the thumb drive in question.

Thanks John for the update.
It should be a very interesting read.
Bob

I recieved the following books today and WOW are they packed with photos and information.



The following book I recieved this past weekend and love it. I started a scratch build log on the M1 Armored Car it contains.


Robert

Hi Bob:
The decals came in the mail today, thanks. I now have my official entry the M3A1
"Painintheass" and for the decals it will be a diorama. Unless you want something in trade.

Robert

In addition to my previsous post, I also have the entire set of History of Marine Corps Operations in World War II, all volumes. These are the books comparable to the CMH's Green Books that Bob posted a link to, they cover operations from Pearl Harbor to the Occupation of Japan. As an aside, there is also a volume on Marine Operations in Europe and Africa, not really relevant to the campaign.

@ Bob, I'm still looking for that Tarawa AAR file, I know that I have it. Don't give up hope!

Robert, I haven’t seen that USMC Tanker book looks promising. You’re welcome on the decals, looking forward to the diorama.

Thanks for the update John; I suppose I’ll just have to work on my patience. No rush, how’s your choice coming along?

Up to 15 enlisted, if you haven't as yet hit the enlistment button please do so.

Looks like everyone has pretty much made up their minds on what they will be doing. If you need any specifics or photos or info, just speak up and we'll see if we can find what you need.
Bob

Hello Bob,
The best I have been able to find on the SBD shot up and landing on a carrier during the Coral Sea/Midway is on a program called Wings Over the Pacific on the Military Channel.
There are a few movies of them all shot up on deck in the Victory at Sea series, Close enought for my Dio of a SDB all shot up coming in for a landing?
I spent 4 hours looking at the National Archives looking for a photo of an SDB on Final all shot up, No no luck.
Let me know if it is OK, If not I have a back up plane for another Dio in mind.
Cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce,
From what I've read SBD's were in the Pacific until Aug 1944, I’m sure they were operating off of carriers and I’m sure some of them were shot up, so it sounds like it would be perfect for the campaign. Should be great for a diorama. There is no requirement for a specific description or photo of what you want to build; it just has to be plausible to be in the campaign.
Good luck with the build,
Bob

Hello Bob,
Thanks for the Ok. I am still going to look for a photo of one. It seems everyone else has a photo and I do not want to be to much of a "ODD Duck"
Cheers,
Bruce

Bruce, I looked but could not find a photo of a shot up SBD making a landing. I know they are out there but they are hiding from me. I did find this list of SBDs by serial number that shows where the plane ended up. Don't know if it will help you any. linkname

I have both the early and late production M5A1 from AFV Club enroute. I belive the early kit includes markings for Saipan. I just need to find markings for the late kit for Leyte. It would have been really handy if the manufacturers had stepped in on this one and helped us out with a few new kits. I need figures to go with them. Army infantry for the Pacific. And I'm still waiting for that M3 37mm anti tank gun in plastic. Oh well, you do what you can with what you have until you run out of money.

Something like this?



From this site: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/marinesatmidwaypart1jl_1.htm

-Doug

Just logged in first time in a while.

Looks like a great campaign. December I am free from school so I can get back into dios.

Cheers,
Chas

Chas i knew you would be tempted to join lets see another brilliant Pacific Dio of yours.
Im going to be starting my Kwajalien M5a1 a little later than expected because of Highschool JROTC, however im still in!

Russ, it’s like everything you wanted to know about SBD’s but were afraid to ask, plenty of good info in that link. I also have some M5A1 photos in Leyte if you need them, let me know. The markings look pretty generic some have a bunch of chalk markings you may or may not want to duplicate.

Doug, looks like a perfect photo for Bruce, I haven’t found a single one. Bruce if you need it more shot up I guess we can keep looking.

Welcome aboard Chas, we expect to see at least 5 Coconut Palms in your diorama, I still cheat on mine.

Calvin, plenty of time, stick to your studies and we’ll look for your build later.

Turning out to be a great campaign. I'm really looking forward to the start. It seems as if mostly everyone has what they want to build in mind.
Bob