US tank crew Vietnam War

[Nap]

Hi Vince

Good updates on this really coming together well , the cupola and weapons impressive even on its own ...but adding the figure will really push it high

Thanks for the updates

Looking forward to seeing more

Have FUN @ the bench

Nap

 

[vince wai]

Hi Vince

Good updates on this really coming together well , the cupola and weapons impressive even on its own ...but adding the figure will really push it high

Thanks for the updates

Looking forward to seeing more

Have FUN @ the bench

Nap

Thanks Nap, had been pretty swamped lately so the progress is bit slow.

vince

 

[Ned Ricks]

Amazing work with exact details!
If memory serves, Marines used differs versions of the "flak jacket" protective vest versus Army. The usual visual give away was Army style had a short stand up collar.
Eager to see your finished project. Much admiration...
Ned

 

[vince wai]

Amazing work with exact details!
If memory serves, Marines used differs versions of the "flak jacket" protective vest versus Army. The usual visual give away was Army style had a short stand up collar.
Eager to see your finished project. Much admiration...
Ned

Hi Ned, thanks for the encouraging comments. The tank crew is supposed to be a Marine and I think the trousers need to be change to OG 107 utility trousers. The boots will be black combat boots.

vince

 

[Ned Ricks]

Boots not jungle boots?

 

[vince wai]

Boots not jungle boots?View attachment 482025

The uniform is based on this photo below and there's a thread discussion about the use of black leather boots instead of jungle boots.
https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/135050-leather-boots-in-vietnam/
Please let me know if it's not the case and I'd based on the wrong info.

vince

 

[Ned Ricks]

Many aviators wore all leather boots due to the risk of fire. The Nylon part of jungle boots could melt into the skin of the feet causing grievous wounds. Some used the idea that boot polish would melt, also, to let their leather go unmaintained.At some point in time, that was determined to be nonsense.

For the same reason (melting danger), many guys I knew would not wear a wrist watch with a Nylon strap, or wore it on the outside of the cuff of the Nomex flight suit.

As for tankers, my guess is that they wore what was issued, and that would depend upon the service (Army vs USMC) and the dates they were in-country. The earlier units came with what they had in the States, including cotton sateen uniforms, bright name strip and patches and leather boots. By the time I was in country (1970 -1971), the ground forces had jungle boots.

All the above is a trip down memory lane. Your creation is excellent and also amazing to my eye. Congratulations to you!
N

 

[vince wai]

Many aviators wore all leather boots due to the risk of fire. The Nylon part of jungle boots could melt into the skin of the feet causing grievous wounds. Some used the idea that boot polish would melt, also, to let their leather go unmaintained.At some point in time, that was determined to be nonsense.

For the same reason (melting danger), many guys I knew would not wear a wrist watch with a Nylon strap, or wore it on the outside of the cuff of the Nomex flight suit.

As for tankers, my guess is that they wore what was issued, and that would depend upon the service (Army vs USMC) and the dates they were in-country. The earlier units came with what they had in the States, including cotton sateen uniforms, bright name strip and patches and leather boots. By the time I was in country (1970 -1971), the ground forces had jungle boots.

All the above is a trip down memory lane. Your creation is excellent and also amazing to my eye. Congratulations to you!
N

Hi Ned,

Thanks for the info, it's always good to hear detail information from someone who served in that period and your advices had helped a lot ( such as the toggle tab below the comms box ). Will change the boots to jungle boots in the coming updates.
Wish you and yours have a happy 2024.

Vince

 

[Ned Ricks]

Vince -
Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy 2024!
NR

 

[vince wai]

Attached are some images with the OG 107 utility trousers added.
Wish everyone in this forum have a happy 2024.

 

[Nap]

Hi Vince

Nice update , those trousers are looking good , interesting thread to follow

Thanks for the time

Have fun @ 3D

Nap

 

[vince wai]

Attached are the images of the WIP jungle boot.
vince

 

[Ned Ricks]

Outstanding representation!

 

[vince wai]

Outstanding representation!

I have actually made both versions but the leather boot will be saved for some future projects ( may be a door gunner )

 

[vince wai]

Some new images of the head

 

[Ned Ricks]

Amazing work!

 

[theBaron]

Some new images of the head
View attachment 484499

He reminds me a little of the actor Andy Robinson.
"Just me and a busload of kids, going for a ride..."

Prost!
Brad

 

[vince wai]

Some progress images with the arms added

 

[vince wai]

With boots added, will work on the Goggles next....

 

[Nap]

Hi Vince

Awesome updates , the boots are great , nice muscle work on the arms

This is really taking shape now

Pleasure to follow

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy 3D

Nap