discussion Battle of Easting 73

[BigGreg]

Gentlemen... here is my future diorama projectView attachment 324248

 

[BigGreg]

As per the title I will represent the last most violent tank confrontation between the US forces representing the 2ND Armored Cavalry based in Germany Vilseck Rose Barracks (Grafewohr) and the Iraqui Republican Guard in the desert.
It will be focused on the action made by Cpt. Mc Master (Now 3 Star General) commander of Eagle Troop and his Tank platoon with some Bradleys, that obliterated a full company of Iraqui tank and Apcs on Feb 26th 1991 from 4.18pm to 4.40pm
In less than 23 minutes 9 M1A1 tanks of Eagle Troop and Bradleys destroyed 28 Iraqi tanks, 16 personnel carriers and 30 trucks with no American losses
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[Mickc1440]

Nice little collection Greg, I'm in

 

[Jim R]

Hi Greg
Always interesting to see a specific incident modelled. Portraying destroyed vehicles is difficult. I look forward to seeing this come together.
Jim

 

[BigGreg]

Thank you Mick and Jim... this will not stat until March/April 2019 but i already have the photoeched for the Bradley metal 25mm cannon... the 2 120mm metal cannon for the 2 Abrams.... still waiting other goodies the metal tracks for all the vehicles from Friul model... and Photoeched for Abrams..... I can't wait to start.....

 

[spanner570]

Great subject Greg.
Modelling destroyed armour is one of my favourite 'Kit Bashing'

Bring it on!

Ron

 

[BigGreg]

Thanks Ron your Abrams was FANTASTIC.... i'll do my best to make a SPOT ON M72 destroyed...

 

[BigGreg]

I also have the luck that i received some picture/information from veterans that were there.... so i will be able to add some details NEVER seen before .....

 

[Mini Me]

I'm in for the show, let 'er rip.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Front seat please Greg.
Looks like a Turkey shoot from the American point of view .
John .

 

[minitnkr]

Looks a winner Greg. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

Watched a documentary on this battle the other day and it was fast tank warfare as its deadliest best. When are we expecting kick off for this fabulous project??

 

[BigGreg]

Thank you Rick-John-Paul
Steve the diorama will start probably by march-april 2019... can't wait...

 

[BigGreg]

GENTLEMEN... 28 years ago.... on this day... Battle of Easting 73 Started...
Some light reading if you want
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_73_Easting
and a small remembrance..

Sgt. Nels Andrew Moller

 

[BigGreg]

And it begins ....
I'm sooo pumped..

 

[minitnkr]

How many vehicles are you going to represent in total? PaulE

 

[scottie3158]

Greg,
I am in for this one. I am a vet from the 1st gulf war so has a particular interest for me.

 

[Guest]

Greg I'm sitting in the front row with the Paul's
Just read the intro, gripping reading esp the longest ever tank to tank kill shot from a Challenger at 2 .90 miles .
Settling down .

 

[Si Benson]

Good to see this project begin. Look forward to watching that lot going together :thumb2:

 

[Steve Jones]

Seat front and centre. Good luck