Would Mini Art's US Tank Crew NW Europe be suitable for an SP Arty crew in the winter months in the Korean War? I was thinking of using them on my M43 howitzer.



Opinions??

Maybe this would help :

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47212/thread/1051646480/US+Tank+Crew+Uniforms+in+Korean+War

http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_1950s.php

I guess the Shoepacs would be OK for 1950-1951...

http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_combat_ww2_shoepacs.php

Frenchy

Hi Gino

I did a lot of research on Korean War recently. I also look for crews for my M40 and M43 GMC/HMC. For the summer month, I would suggest M1943 trousers with T-Shirts or bare chests. I think I ues the torsos from Tamiya`s old 25 pounder crew. Although I found no pics of winter Arty crews the Parka type jacket with pile cap would be most likely. And how about a late war crew with body armor?
BTW Masterbox announced a crew for the Long Tom kit. Not sure when they will be released but they might be a good start.
I gave Masterbox some images of Korean War, lets hope they will use it for good.

HTH
Hans-Hermann

Not being a WWII experten (I don't generally build WWII subjects) I was thinking the shoepacks look the same as Korea. Maybe the uniforms would do too. Maybe not.

Any other suggestions of some Korean era SP gun crews in winter or summer?

Gino, I am no expert on the Korean War, but I do know that at least in early part of the war (say prior to 1952), late WWII era uniforms were beiing worn. I will have to check what sources I have, but I believe these figures would work.

Gino,
I remember someone asking the question on Missing Lynx about the WWII Tanker's jacket and its use in Korea and I recall that the knowlegable ones said that thetanker's jackets were issued and quickly replaced by parkas as the extra length provided superior protection from the cold (as you well know based on your time supporting 2Manchu)

John

Hi Gino,

depending on how much money you will spend, HobbyFan does a late war (Korea) crew with body armor.
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_noHF%20575

HTH
Hans-Hermann

Just a few period pics that may help. AFAIK, they all show men belonging to the 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery regiment :





1951-1952 :




1952


HTH

Frenchy

Thanks guys. It looks like I should be looking for guys in the 1943 jacket or fatiges. I'll see what I can find.

Hi Gino (and all others)

Watch THIS:
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675028427_US-soldiers_firing-gun_watching-through-binoculars_snow-covered-area

Enjoy
Hans-Hermann

Great footage. Yup, that is what I am looking for.

Nice find H.H.

Frenchy

Might already be aware of this but here's a great color photo from DoD:
http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=5942f611f6b87304ffd8f747ea938bf117b1548e As usual, high res is available for down load there.

Reminds me of a real-life Verlinden diorama.

Cheers,
/E.

Hi Eric,

what kind of search parameters did you use?

Hans-Hermann

Picture taken before 1960 (option if one click on 'advanced search') and search word 'Korea'. There are not that many Korea War pictures published at DoD.

Cheers,
/E

'A gun crew firing an eight-inch self-propelled howitzer at Communist hill positions after receiving a fire mission from Co. A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Eighth Army, west of Punchbowl.
13 August 1952. Korea.'

http://www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_rolling_along/6141911055/in/set-72157605998024773

Cheers,
/E