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N. Korean markings
Grizzly
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Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 05:23 PM UTC
Hi all,

Was looking at the Vision models new BA-64B Armoured Car and was thinking of picking one up and using the 2 sets of N. Korean figures from warriors I have for a small vignette and was looking through the internet for info on how the N. Koreans marked these vehicles.
Anyone know of a good site with ref photos or something to that effect? TIA
Petition2God
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Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 04:02 AM UTC
As far as I know, NK army didn't change much from its Soviet counter part. During the Korean War, all vehicles and supplies were rushed to NK from China and Soviet Union without giving North Koreans much time to make their own markings.

Here is a link to all the weapons used in this South Korean movie about Korean War (it was the biggest and most expensive blockbuster in Korea). There is a small photo of BA-64 in the background. Probably won't be that helpful but not much resource is out there.
http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Tae_Guk_Gi
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 04:35 AM UTC
They probably use something that looks like a rice bowl full of food to ensure they all stay together.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 05:15 AM UTC
Here's a restored Korea War BA-64B belonging to the Military Museum of Southern New England :


Can't vouch for the markings accuracy though

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Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 05:49 AM UTC
Just found a period picture of the same vehicle in my Korea War file :


HTH

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Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 06:10 AM UTC
ok so basically a soviet style number , simple enough.. lol thanks for all your help guys. Now to be patient to get my hands on one of those kits
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