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Painting the M4 Tank

Instructions for painting the M4 Sherman tank from the Technical Manual TM 9-731B: Medium Tank M4A2, January 1943. Section XXV: PAINTING 145. PAINTING. a. Ordnance materiel is painted before issue to the using arms. One maintenance coat per year will … Continue reading

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The New AR 850-15

Summary of vehicle painting and maintenance instructions from AR 850-15 from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 6, September 1945. THE NEW AR 850-15 The law on “Miscellaneous—Motor Vehicles” gets a major overhaul for the first time in two years. This’ll help you get … Continue reading

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Vehicle Paint Problems

Vehicle paint problems from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 5, August 1945. Dear Half-Mast, We’ve had a lot of trouble with gasoline-soluble paint, used to paint the large service command insignia on administrative vehicles and the national symbol on tactical … Continue reading

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