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USMC OIF Humvees
TimW42
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Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 09:08 PM UTC
Hello, all

I was wondering if anybody had advice on Humvee schemes for the Marines during the early stages of OIF (March/April 03)?

I know a lot of Army gear was painted desert sand, but was not some Marine equipment still in the usual green/brown/black?

I'm doing an OIF diorama and would appreciate any input.

Thanks,

TIm W.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 09:18 PM UTC
Both Army and USMC used/use HMMWVs that were/are sand and/or 3-color NATO camo, and some that were all green. Some had mix and match parts as well, where most of the vehicle was either sand or camo and there were sand, camo, or green replacement parts that were mixed in on them. Almost anything goes with camo and sand paint schemes on OIF vehicles.
troubble27
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Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:47 PM UTC
Yeah, I even remember the M1046 TOW hummers that blasted Uday and Qusay were three color nato camouflage. Then of course you have guys that did their own paint jobs on their vehicles. Ive seem Sand with soft brown stripes, Zebra Stripes, all kinds of stuff. Unless you are building a very specific vehicle, just build it the way you like and have fun. You cant go wrong.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 11:11 PM UTC
The early USMC Humvees were seen in both Nato 3 color and Sand (and Plain green later) They all pretty much had the extended exhaust for fording. they also seemed to have an empty box on this pipe. Remember to avoid the extra armor as they didn't have it in the beginning (esp. the shield over the MG/TOW)

They did have all sorts of Rucksacks, tarps, bed rolls, coolers, water, etc,.. on the back.

Chris
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Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 01:41 AM UTC

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The early USMC Humvees were seen in both Nato 3 color and Sand (and Plain green later) They all pretty much had the extended exhaust for fording. they also seemed to have an empty box on this pipe

I think it's a low-budget PortaJohn :


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They did have all sorts of Rucksacks, tarps, bed rolls, coolers, water, etc,.. on the back.

...like these :









HTH
Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 02:48 AM UTC

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I think it's a low-budget PortaJohn :



That is exactly what it is used for. It is an empty ammo crate. Two .50cal-sized ammo cans come in it. They are sturdy and hold up weight well, two open ends too. Works great.
troubble27
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Posted: Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 12:25 AM UTC

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I think it's a low-budget PortaJohn :



That is exactly what it is used for. It is an empty ammo crate. Two .50cal-sized ammo cans come in it. They are sturdy and hold up weight well, two open ends too. Works great.


No way, youre kidding, right? They really used that as a porta john????? ROTFLMFAO Its a good thing both ends are "open" as you stated. Who would want to drive around the desert in 120 degree heat, with a box of crap on the side of their vehicle?!?!?! Although, you have to admit, by the time you got to Saddam's palace, it would be GREAT fun to burn the box on his doorstep, ring the doorbell, then run and watch him come out and try to stamp out the fire LMAO :-)
sgtsauer
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Posted: Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 04:33 AM UTC
You dig a hole that is a little smaller than the box. You place the box with open ends over the hole and have a seat. Take a little care to not get the box messy so it can be re-used. When business is done, load the box back up, fill in the hole and blend your filled hole into surrounding terrain.
Tankleader
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Posted: Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 04:55 PM UTC
Yeah, that bunch of guys must have been pretty young, because us old salts would cover the seat portion with duct tape to avoid those splinters.

Tanks
Andy
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Posted: Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 09:35 PM UTC

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I'm guessing you've never spent anytime in the field. Civies take an awful lot for granted. You'd be suprised what becomes creature comforts.


Sorry, I think you may have misunderstood. I wasnt laughing at the person who uses it as a toilet. I was laughing because I would never have guessed it WAS a toilet. I have to say it is creative, and a lot better then sitting in the hot sand. The time I did spend "in the field" was minimal, but, we either put our backs to a tree and squatted, or just simply squatted and "pinched a loaf " in a hole. I never spent any time in the desert. So, sorry if I wasnt clear if I was laughing at, I meant no offense.
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