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Marder in Africa, crew uniforms?
UncaBret
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 03:36 PM UTC
I'm thinking about building the new 1/48 Tamiya Marder and finishing it in Afrika Corps colors. What type of uniform would the crews have worn in that type of environment? Would figures from the new 1/48 Tamiya Afrika Corps set be usable?
UncaBret
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 03:38 PM UTC
This set;
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32561 " TARGET="_blank"> http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32561
Tarok
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 04:42 PM UTC
They wore the tropical uniform, which was distributed to Heer and Panzer troops alike. Very broadly, the differences would be colour of piping, and insignia. So, yes, this set is suitable.
jjumbo
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 06:02 PM UTC
Hey Bret,
Afrikakorps.org will be of some help:

http://www.afrikakorps.org/
http://www.afrikakorps.org/panzerjagerabt.htm

Here's a couple of photos from the site:




Cheers

jjumbo
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Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 04:13 PM UTC
Thanks, guys!
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