Were those M48 Pattons in Full Metal Jacket? The tanks that were used when they went into the city, were those Pattons?

~Chip :-)

On a related note, does anyone know if there is a V100 kit out there someplace?

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On a related note, does anyone know if there is a V100 kit out there someplace?

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Only Verlinden solid resin brick


There is also very nice resin V150 available from Hobby Fan - this one has a full interior. but it is not V100 :-(

The US Army's 1-44th ADA supported the USMC at Hue. They were equipped with the M42A1 Duster.

What kind of armor and equipment was used during the Battle Of Hue in the Tet of '68? I know they used the Mule quite a bit (with a recoilless rifle), but what about larger stuff like M113's, or M-48 Pattons? I'm looking for some stuff to use beside some U.S. Marines in a diorama I'm making. My guess would be that they wouldn't bring the heavy armor in to much since the urban setting would provide a lot of cover for someone with an RPG that could take them out. Gimme all the info you can :-)

What kind of armor and equipment was used during the Battle Of Hue in the Tet of '68? I know they used the Mule quite a bit (with a recoilless rifle), but what about larger stuff like M113's, or M-48 Pattons? I'm looking for some stuff to use beside some U.S. Marines in a diorama I'm making. My guess would be that they wouldn't bring the heavy armor in to much since the urban setting would provide a lot of cover for someone with an RPG that could take them out. Gimme all the info you can :-)

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Were those M48 Pattons in Full Metal Jacket? The tanks that were used when they went into the city, were those Pattons?

~Chip :-)

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No, they used M41 Walker Bulldogs in the movie. One of the movies I donated to my unit mini gym so we could watch while we ran on treadmills in the winter. Saw bits & pieces of the movie dozens of times this past winter.

The US Army's 1-44th ADA supported the USMC at Hue. They were equipped with the M42A1 Duster.

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What kind of armor and equipment was used during the Battle Of Hue in the Tet of '68? I know they used the Mule quite a bit (with a recoilless rifle), but what about larger stuff like M113's, or M-48 Pattons? I'm looking for some stuff to use beside some U.S. Marines in a diorama I'm making. My guess would be that they wouldn't bring the heavy armor in to much since the urban setting would provide a lot of cover for someone with an RPG that could take them out. Gimme all the info you can :-)

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USMC Armored vehicles:
M-48A3
M-50 Ontos
LVTP-5
LVTH-6

USMC Artillery:
M-101
M-114
Probably some M-53 155mm guns and/or M-107 175mm
Possibly some M-55 and/or M110 8 inch howitzers

USMC Trucks:
M-35
M-54
M-151, including the ambulance version
M-37, including the ambulance version

The mechanical mule was used extensively both with and without the 106mm recoiless rifles. The main use of the mule was to haul supplies and water in and casualties out.

As noted in other posts, the ARVN's had M-41s and M-113s. The trucks used by the ARVN's I worked with were usually M-38's and the old Dodge Power Wagon 1 ton truck from WWII. (tandem axle, single wheel) They used it like we used the M-37. They also had the M-35 trucks.

ARVN artillery included both the M-101 and the M-114.

Both USMC and ARVN units made heavy use of the 81mm and 60mm mortars. Machine guns were the M-60 for the grunts and M-1919 .30 cal machine guns for the tanks, amtracks and Ontos. I think the ARVNs may have also had some M-1919s with their infantry formations at that time.

The Marines used the 3.5 inch rocket launcher (bazooka) with both HE and WP rounds. I'm not sure if the LAWS had made it to the fight at that time. The ARVN Rangers I worked with had 57mm recoilless rifles that were usually fired from the shoulder, although I think they could also be mounted on tripods.

That's about what my old memory can cough up right now. If I remember anything else, I'll add it later.

Semper Fi,
Dave

Initially, the only heavy armor available in the city itself was a pair of Marine M67A2 flame thrower tanks (M48A3 with a flame gun instead of a 90 mm). They were knocked out and recovered (and re-crewed) several times during the battle. Later, additional armor assets became available as the NVA were driven out of the city.

Personally, I'm shocked and horrified, that only 1 company makes an Ontos, and it costs a fortune. I'm surprised AFV Club hasn't done that yet.

Those are some great photos! Too bad they're rusting away like that. As a historian I have this need to bring it back to its former glory. It's shame to see artifacts in that sort of shape.

On a related note, does anyone know if there is a V100 kit out there someplace?

Best Wishes
Steve