M2A1

[minitnkr]

Will it be a prime mover, mortar carrier, or a converted AT gun prime mover to rifle squad track? Looking mighty fine. Many US Armored Infantry Companys' 4th Platoons "lost" their 57mm AT guns and used the prime movers as infantry squad tracks to make up more rifle squads. I don't remember where I got it, but I have a brass Xacto blade attachment for my soldering iron. PaulE

[Guest]

Exellent soldering, this will look so good on your halftrack.

[Guest]

Paul .
When you mentioned Etch ,I didn't expect to see half the build consist of it. !
Certainly looks to your normal high standard, nice photos from the "tent " very clean .
Bit late in , so sorry, will have to stand at the back..
John .

[minitnkr]

That etch is definitly over the top. The ring is insane. Top props for the excellent result. PaulE

[wotan]

Scottie

I have two kits in my stash and this is one of them. With the same full Voyager PE set. Been thinking about starting it for at least 2 years, your blog will give me some useful guidance to see how it should be done. very nice start and sitting quietly waiting to see more.

John

[scottie3158]

Will it be a prime mover, mortar carrier, or a converted AT gun prime mover to rifle squad track? Looking mighty fine. Many US Armored Infantry Companys' 4th Platoons "lost" their 57mm AT guns and used the prime movers as infantry squad tracks to make up more rifle squads. I don't remember where I got it, but I have a brass Xacto blade attachment for my soldering iron. PaulE

Paul,
Not exactly sure the role of this vehicle as not enough seats for a troop carrier? so may have been as you say a prime mover for the 57mm's.

[scottie3158]

Exellent soldering, this will look so good on your halftrack.

Cheers Guy,
I have soldered it where possible but some parts are CA'd as my Iron is to big to get to the small parts. I am looking for a new one.

[scottie3158]

Paul .
When you mentioned Etch ,I didn't expect to see half the build consist of it. !
Certainly looks to your normal high standard, nice photos from the "tent " very clean .
Bit late in , so sorry, will have to stand at the back..
John .

Hi John,
Yeah there is a bit isn't there, lol. The tent does make the pics better and I need all the help I can get when taking pics. As you have posted a nice comment I will let you up the front.

[scottie3158]

That etch is definitly over the top. The ring is insane. Top props for the excellent result. PaulE

Thanks Paul,
It did test the patience lol.

[scottie3158]

Scottie

I have two kits in my stash and this is one of them. With the same full Voyager PE set. Been thinking about starting it for at least 2 years, your blog will give me some useful guidance to see how it should be done. very nice start and sitting quietly waiting to see more.

John

Hi John,
I would love to see what you can do with this kit. As to guidance watch me then do the opposite lol

[Guest]

Hi Scottie,
Looking more and more like an entry into the excellent class.
Forget the iron, go gas! Bit like sobering up after a night of Newcastle Brown Ale :cold-sweat:, and not knowing if you really kissed that last night.......
Keep up the good work I'm looking forward to more.
Cheers,
MikeC.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie,
Looking more and more like an entry into the excellent class.
Forget the iron, go gas! Bit like sobering up after a night of Newcastle Brown Ale :cold-sweat:, and not knowing if you really kissed that last night.......
Keep up the good work I'm looking forward to more.
Cheers,
MikeC.

Thanks Mike that's an idea I will have to have a look round for something, can you recommend anything?

[Guest]

Not exactly sure the role of this vehicle as not enough seats for a troop carrier? so may have been as you say a prime mover for the 57mm's.

The original role intended for the Halftrack Car M2 was as a prime mover and ammunition carrier for the 105 mm howitzer. Its use was then expanded to be a machine gun carrier in armoured infantry units and to serve as a reconnaissance vehicle until the Armored Car M8 became available. By 1943, they were mostly used as prime movers for the 57-mm Anti-Tank Gun M1 (the American version of the British 6-pounder) and to carry the machine gun squad in each rifle platoon. In practice a lot of them were replaced by M3s, probably because they were roomier.

[scottie3158]

The original role intended for the Halftrack Car M2 was as a prime mover and ammunition carrier for the 105 mm howitzer. Its use was then expanded to be a machine gun carrier in armoured infantry units and to serve as a reconnaissance vehicle until the Armored Car M8 became available. By 1943, they were mostly used as prime movers for the 57-mm Anti-Tank Gun M1 (the American version of the British 6-pounder) and to carry the machine gun squad in each rifle platoon. In practice a lot of them were replaced by M3s, probably because they were roomier.

Hi Jakko,
Thanks for the info, it's always nice to get some info on what is being built. I must admit I never really get involved in the details of the vehicles I just build them and all those that know me know I never let accuracy stand in the way:tongue-out3:

[Guest]

Hi John,
Yeah there is a bit isn't there, lol. The tent does make the pics better and I need all the help I can get when taking pics. As you have posted a nice comment I will let you up the front.

Paul .
Thank you, most kind, do I get coffee as well , or is that an extra.
John .