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Korean War Decals for Tamiya Churchill?
Hudson29
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Posted: Monday, February 01, 2016 - 05:22 AM UTC
I have a Tamiya Churchill in my stash that has been calling to me recently. I built a Dragon M-46 and am working on a Dragon T-34/85 from the Korean War and thought it would be fun to build the Churchill in Korean War markings also.

Are any dry transfers or decals available to do this?
namengr
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Posted: Monday, February 01, 2016 - 05:38 AM UTC
I believe Star or Bison have some Korean markings.
Hudson29
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Posted: Monday, February 01, 2016 - 07:13 AM UTC
Just checking on ebay I was able to find a set that had markings for a Crocodile version. I would like to do the straight tank model if I could find some markings.
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Posted: Monday, February 01, 2016 - 09:08 AM UTC

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Just checking on ebay I was able to find a set that had markings for a Crocodile version. I would like to do the straight tank model if I could find some markings.



The Churchills that went to Korea were all Crocodiles, but they were soon detached from their trailers and used as gun tanks. Occasionally, one tank per squadron might retain the trailer, but the style of combat in Korea rarely called for flamethrowers. The Osprey book on the Churchill has some details.
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Posted: Monday, February 01, 2016 - 09:49 PM UTC
Thanks Gerald, that's just what I needed to know. I have that book and will be going over it in preparation for this project.
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