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Nam war V100 colour wich colour?
pascalbausset
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 03:08 AM UTC
Hi,

Thinking to build a M706 Cadillac Gage V100 in MP service during nam war, I wish to know wich colour they have.

My project is to build the Abraxas (decal from Echelon coming soon) B company, 720thMP Battalion , 89th MP group, 18th MP brigade.

Is the colour OD or OD+black as some gun trucks ?

TIA
pascal
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 04:30 AM UTC
OD + Black in most cases Pascal. Just like the 'Truckers did with their mounts.

I'm doing "Catch 22" and have been chatting with the Gunner from that V-100, he confirmed that they painted their vehicles that way.

Hope this helps...
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Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009 - 05:43 AM UTC
Great thanks for your answer Jim. Did you know if some is selling afeter market (resin) wheels for the HB kit ?
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Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009 - 06:32 AM UTC
Pascal,
I know VLS Corporation do a resin set in their Trakz line it is TX0135 M706/V100 Tyre Set. and they say "4 finely cast resin tyres. Accurate in shape and detail & bears the name 'COMMANDO SPECIAL' on the side wall just as the real vehicles"
This is a link to a British site selling them but their photo of the tyres is missing and I can't seem to find another photo of them.
Hope this helps?
David
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Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009 - 07:06 AM UTC

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Pascal,
I know VLS Corporation do a resin set in their Trakz line it is TX0135 M706/V100 Tyre Set. and they say "4 finely cast resin tyres. Accurate in shape and detail & bears the name 'COMMANDO SPECIAL' on the side wall just as the real vehicles"
This is a link to a British site selling them but their photo of the tyres is missing and I can't seem to find another photo of them.
Hope this helps?
David


Yep - Ditto David here Pascal. I got a set from Squadron Mail Order for $17.00 - these are good representations of the early tires found on these armored cars.
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