Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2013 17:32:59 GMT -5
This is the DML M4A3 "ETO". It is modified to represent a Usmc 6th Tank Battalion M4A3 on Okinawa.
The base is Tamiya OD, with a Flat Black camo pattern. Perusing hundreds of photos indicated the tanks came ashore sporting applique armor plates even though they were late production wet stowage tanks. Close inspection revealed these plates were located on the hull over the fuel tanks and the two front crew positions. As the batttle progressed all sorts of added on armor was used, the most common being track links welded to the hull sides and turret. For one of the first times ever the Jarhead tankers had to travel long distances as this island was large, and the campaign led tem up and down the length of it. I added some stowage to reflect this change of doctrine.
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The base is Tamiya OD, with a Flat Black camo pattern. Perusing hundreds of photos indicated the tanks came ashore sporting applique armor plates even though they were late production wet stowage tanks. Close inspection revealed these plates were located on the hull over the fuel tanks and the two front crew positions. As the batttle progressed all sorts of added on armor was used, the most common being track links welded to the hull sides and turret. For one of the first times ever the Jarhead tankers had to travel long distances as this island was large, and the campaign led tem up and down the length of it. I added some stowage to reflect this change of doctrine.
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