Armor/AFV
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
Hosted by Darren Baker, Mario Matijasic
Seebees in the Pacific War
kernowmerlin
United Kingdom
Joined: April 29, 2002
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Joined: April 29, 2002
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 02:53 AM UTC
Having returned from the Euro-Militare at Folkstone Kent England, the highlight of the weekend was buying a Resi-cast model of a Seebee Caterpillar. The cost with the resin cast driver was £85, yes i know, but what a model (the instructions are not the best). The problem is photos, the box includes 3 photos in black & white, but that's it i have two myself but if any knows a website or book please leave a link.
Lee Loveridge
Kencelot
Florida, United States
Joined: December 27, 2001
KitMaker: 4,268 posts
Armorama: 2,804 posts
Joined: December 27, 2001
KitMaker: 4,268 posts
Armorama: 2,804 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 03:08 AM UTC
Lee, here's a site to get you started in your quest on Seabee histories. There are lots of links and book suggestions.
Seabee History
Seabee History
Kencelot
Florida, United States
Joined: December 27, 2001
KitMaker: 4,268 posts
Armorama: 2,804 posts
Joined: December 27, 2001
KitMaker: 4,268 posts
Armorama: 2,804 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 03:44 AM UTC
Here's a couple of books which may help you out:
Both I found from here: Classic Tractors Books and Videos
Both I found from here: Classic Tractors Books and Videos
BlueBear
Idaho, United States
Joined: August 26, 2002
KitMaker: 414 posts
Armorama: 148 posts
Joined: August 26, 2002
KitMaker: 414 posts
Armorama: 148 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 07:37 AM UTC
If I remember right, the SeaBees were originally formed from members of the Morrison-Knudson Construction Company, headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The company has since changed names, but that might give you something for a keyword search. You might also check with the Public Affairs Office at Naval SeaBee Center, Port Heuneme, CA.