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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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M3 crew in an M4?
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Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:50 PM UTC
Hey lads
Looking at purchasing this crew which are stated as an M3A3 crew. Is their tanker uniform common to all armour ie. Can I use them in my next Sherman project?
Thanks for feedback
Brad
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Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 11:53 PM UTC
Hi-
don't see why they are exclusively M3, other than that the guy in the turret will probably have a horizontal cleavage across his backside to fit into the hatch comfortably.
Probably
MC
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Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 12:07 AM UTC

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the guy in the turret will probably have a horizontal cleavage across his backside



:-) :-) That's funny.... now if I could find an entire crew in just the coveralls, or warm weather clothing I'd be very happy. I'd really hate to have to go buying several sets just to get one, maybe two figures I could use in a Pacific M-4. (I don't think they wore too many parkas, jackets, gloves, and scarves)
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Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 01:33 AM UTC
You are STILL looking for those tankers Dave? Heh.. I'd think by now you had looked everywhere :-)

Back on topic

I think they're fine, though you might have some trouble positioning the sitting guy. Maybe in the drivers hatch?
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Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 06:22 AM UTC
I cannot see any problems using them for other armour.
By the way: Who make the kit?

Simon
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Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 07:46 PM UTC
Simon- they are from Royal models, but will be the most expensive figs I have ever purchased! $40 AUS for what looks like just the 2...
Thanks for the help lads
Oh and Grumps, I came across some PTO tankers inn my perusing, I'll back track and PM you
Brad
P.S. MC sounds like you have diagnosed a painful condition there...hehe :-)
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