Hey Guys,
some of my books state that M3 Halftracks were not widely used during the Korean War. Most Halftracks where M15 A1, M15
"Special" and M16 MGMC. The books say also that M3`s saw service with the AAA bataillons as command vehicles. So what is the difference between an M3 Infantry Carrier and an M3 Command version?
Again TIA
Hans-Hermann
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Use of M3 Halftracks in Korea?
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2012 - 03:29 PM UTC
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2012 - 05:15 PM UTC
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So what is the difference between an M3 Infantry Carrier and an M3 Command version?
Hi Hans-Hermann
I guess the main difference is the number of radio sets . Here's Verlinden's rendition of a command half-track :
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2012 - 07:21 PM UTC
Bingo! Exactly what I look for. Hopefully this set could be used with with the DML kit Almost forgot that Verlinden is still in the game.
I wonder which Halftrack version is in the attached video.
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675020758_United-States-Marines_road-grader_military-convoy_soldiers-in-trucks
Enjoy
Hans-Hermann
I wonder which Halftrack version is in the attached video.
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675020758_United-States-Marines_road-grader_military-convoy_soldiers-in-trucks
Enjoy
Hans-Hermann
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2012 - 07:48 PM UTC
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Bingo! Exactly what I look for. Hopefully this set could be used with with the DML kit Almost forgot that Verlinden is still in the game.
I wonder which Halftrack version is in the attached video.
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675020758_United-States-Marines_road-grader_military-convoy_soldiers-in-trucks
Enjoy
Hans-Hermann
Best I could determine from the short sequence with the Halftrack, it's an M3A1.
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Posted: Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 02:35 PM UTC
Hey guys, I think you'll find some fundamental differences between the M3 halftracks that Tamiya and DML make. I have multiple of both brands, most things are NOT interchangeable.