discussion A time for celebration.

[Strenko J]

Thank you everyone for your support on the cobblestone Road. I’ve decided to go a different route instead of adding the scout car. and of course, I was not satisfied with many of the kit parts so working on seats and some other added detail. Thanks again for watching.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Joe I like the Blue shutters on the house and the Jeep is coming along nicely especially the details around the seats clever scratch work

 

[Strenko J]

just a quick update, the armor plating on the Jeep came together better than expected. After a few bends and dry fittings, everything fit well. Continuing to add some additional detail and soon it will be ready for paint. Thanks for watching and hope you all have a wonderful day.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

That seemed to work well!

 

[BigGreg]

wow..that cobblestones work looks super...may l ask which unit are you representing with the armored jeep?

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looking very smart enjoying the updates.

 

[Strenko J]

wow..that cobblestones work looks super...may l ask which unit are you representing with the armored jeep?

No particular unit..just going to use the decals that came with the kit I suppose..

 

[Strenko J]

another quick little update…adding a trailer with some minor details to make it look more presentable.

 

[Lee Drennen]

another quick little update…adding a trailer with some minor details to make it look more presentable.

The trailer looks awesome tge details really make the difference.

 

[BigGreg]

No particular unit..just going to use the decals that came with the kit I suppose..

Ok because there were 3 units (there were maybe more in other division but l don't know for sure) that used armored jeep...the 82nd airborne recon platoon with 50 cal recon jeep used in Normandy, Holland and the Bulge. The 9th infantry recon platoon that used twin bazookas during the Bulge. And last but not least 82nd recon of the 2nd armored but the armored jeep were not the one you are portraing...if you are interested l have some pics... have a nice day

 

[Strenko J]

Ok because there were 3 units (there were maybe more in other division but l don't know for sure) that used armored jeep...the 82nd airborne recon platoon with 50 cal recon jeep used in Normandy, Holland and the Bulge. The 9th infantry recon platoon that used twin bazookas during the Bulge. And last but not least 82nd recon of the 2nd armored but the armored jeep were not the one you are portraing...if you are interested l have some pics... have a nice day

Greg
Yes thanks…I would love some pics

 

[Guest]

Morning Joe, or good evening your time , love that armour section, bet that was a job .

 

[BigGreg]

So here you have the jeeps from the 82nd recon platoon attached to Division HQ. Basically there were 12 jeeps in total all of them with an armor 2 jerry cans of fuel a .50cal and one jeep out of 2 had a long range radio. The .50 was mounted in the front on the passager side on a pedestal mount bolted on yhe floof and welded on the shield.
Unfortunately l lost the pic of the jeep in Normandy, but l have Holland (note longer side armour) and the Bulge.

Recon in Holland

Note the radio and 2 jerry cans

Jeep at Cheneux Belgium jan 1945

Recon jeeps at the Bulge

Recon platoon at 82nd Airborne victory parade

 

[BigGreg]

Here is the only known pictures of the recon jeep with twin bazookas in the 9th infantry Div at the Bulge

Note the cover on the wind shield that was eliminated by the 82nd recon platoon

Details of the back..note the mount of the twin bazookas

 

[BigGreg]

And finally..l don't have 100% confirmation but l'm positive this is a recon batallion of an armored division with armored jeeps..possibly 82nd recon of 2nd armored..
Note that the 30cal is mounted on a central shortened mount and the water jerry can; note also the covered windshield. Note also the open cover of the radio in front of the passenger..
If were you l would do something like this..

 

[Guest]

Great photos Greg, sure those will be a help to Joe.

And finally..l don't have 100% confirmation but l'm positive this is a recon batallion of an armored division with armored jeeps..possibly 82nd recon of 2nd armored..
Note that the 30cal is mounted on a central shortened mount and the water jerry can; note also the covered windshield. Note also the open cover of the radio in front of the passenger..
If were you l would do something like this.. :smiling3: :smiling3:

 

[Strenko J]

Another quick little update. Able to put the roofing on the second building, using a piece of corrugated cardboard that I have found from a package that was delivered. I cut the cardboard into small strips and peeled off part of the back to overlay on top of the next row of tiles. All in all, I think it turned out pretty good. I am still searching through the stash of details for the jeeps unit marking.

 

[Guest]

Love it love it, great work Joe, the street is looking really good . Love those broken stone sets

 

[Allen Dewire]

Nice to see an update on this fantastic build, Joe!!! I'm surprised they released you so quickly from the rubber room in the ward, after laying all the stones for the street. Beautiful work Sir, and the roof is most excellent too. I hope you find the decals you need and take care in uptown Pennsy...

Prost
Allen

 

[Strenko J]

starting to come along…finally was able to piece together some decals from multiple kits to come up with the jeeps unit…big shout out to and thanks to Greg for his assistance in the armored division pics and info.