Combat ID panels were pretty common during OIF and they appear in most of the photos on the hull and turret sides. As I had used a vietnam era kit they obviously didn't come of the sprue so I tried building them from 1.5mm styrene strip. I made two at a time and cut the frame once I had trimmed and fitted each of the slats and then a simple job of glueing them in place. Now I know they don't look too out of place I will make up the ones for the USMC M1A1s as well as some more for the 4 other US Army Vehicles I need for the Force on Force scenarios
As with all gamers, projects come and go. Models you were thinking of moving on get a new lease of life due to a comment in the Hobby or a movie on TV. This will hopefully be my record of my best endeavours not to start anything new until I have at least completed 75% of what I already have....as if that is ever going to happen ;)
Wow, they (and the new Bradley) look great!
ReplyDeleteI may copy your M113 fuel tank conversion, as well as the ID panel idea at some point in the future.
Nice job all around.