Hello
A few days ago I bought Academy kit "M113a3 Iraq 2003". In a box I found two different decals but in instruction they didn't write what unit use this M113.
Maybe somebody can explain me decals below:
at front "1-2-3A" + "HQ35"
on sides "GY"
Thank You
Chris

Any way you can scan the decals and show us. But off hand, it could be the original Academy M113 decals.

Pete,

I believe this is the decal sheet Krzysztof is talking about.

http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/aca/images/aca_13211_decals.jpg

Hope this helps out some.

This is what it says in the review from the sight that Steve got the picture of the decal from:
The first letter looks like an "I" but I guess it's supposed to be a "1".

"Finishing options are provided for two "generic" US Army vehicles in Iraq, 2003: however, both have bumper codes and therefore can be identified. One is an artillery survey team track, HQ-35, from 2-3 Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division; the other is an armored ambulance from HQS Company, 2-7 Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. Both are finished overall in Iraq sand."

Pete,
The decal is missing the 1 that should precede the "I" an dshould really read 1-I-2-3FA or 1I-2-3FA... I believe that the 2-7 medic track should be 3-I-2-7IN vice how it is printed on th esheet. I will check some refs tonight (I am at work and relying on brainpower... A dangerous option). I am not sure of the HQ 802 bumper number and will check that also.

John

Thank You very much for quick answer.
That's exactly what I needed to known.
Best Regards
Chris

Chris
whats your opinion of the kit i,m thinking of getting it.

Cookie

I recently received my copy of it. It looks pretty good. It has most of the A3 upgrades, but missed others; like the added front glacis armor plate and driver's steering yoke as opposed to laterals. Additionally, only the mis-marked 2-7 IN track should nave the side racks; only 2 BDE, 3 ID had them. Also, the racks are too tall, they should only be four rails high and should have rails on the bottoms as well, not solid plate.

2 BDE, 3 ID M113A2 w/side racks.