I completed the marvelous Academy Stuart (great kit). Can someone in possession of a Hunnicut book or similar reference tell me what yellow turrent markings I should place on the vehicle? I know they used them but have no idea what they signified in terms of placement (company, battalion, regiment?) Any other info would be appreciated.
thanks
DJ

If this is the A1 kit and you plan to use the flag on the side as part of the markings, make sure you replace the kit decals withj appropriate 48 star flags. Archer Fine Transfers has a sheet of these that will be good for this use.

DJ - IDO you mean the US-version? Ihave some references that show the diiffernt geometric markings used in Noeth Africa by US armored divisions.

Jeff

Yes, I am completing the US version and noted that a yellow ring goes around the turret. I am trying to figure what the band signifies interms of tactical organization. Appreciate any assistance.
thanks

DJ,

I have completed an initial survey of my reference material, and can only give a partial report at this time The yellow strip appears to be a long distance recognition symbol - "I'm US - don't shoot" I have photos of other 1st Armored Division tanks in Ireland, befoe shipping to North Africa with teh same turret strip, but in white. Both the 1st AD Stuarts and Lees carries this strip in yellow. It was changed to yellow as white was too visible to German gunners. It appears to be a pretty common ID symbol, as I also have photos of 5th AD tanks with a white horizontal turret strip.

I do have another reference that breaks out the unit markings, the yellow rectangle and circles, and the little colored lines on teh turret stars. I will get back to you.

Jeff

yes, it was used for anti-friendly-aircraft-fire and u could post us some pics of ur model too

DJ - Success at last!! I have found my book, "Armour Camouflage & Markings, North Africa 1940-1943:, By George Bradford. If you can PM with an e-mail address, I can scan the pages at work on Tuesday and send to you an Adobe file ).pdf.

The pages cover the markings for the 1st and 13th Armored Regiments, 1st AD in Tunisa.

Jeff