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OIS 157th Ordnance Photo Set

Below is a small set of photographs from an unidentified unit in Europe. The bumper code markings on the truck are OIS-157-O which may represent Oise Intermediate Section (OIS), 157th Ordnance Battalion. (However, the unit identification is uncertain, since 157th … Continue reading

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Dodge WC 3/4-Ton Truck of the 102nd Infantry Division

3/4-ton Dodge WC 4×4 Truck (G502) from the Medical Detachment of the 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division in Baesweiler, Germany.

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85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion Markings

Unique equipment markings are shown in WWII photographs from the U.S. Army’s 85th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion in Europe. A water tank adorned with a mermaid and the nickname “Water Lily,” similar to the style of aircraft nose art.

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995th Field Artillery Battalion #10: Truck Markings

Truck displaying a complete set of markings for the 995th Field Artillery Battalion. See also: 995th Field Artillery Battalion Photo Album. (Collection LoneSentry.com)

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New Diamond T Trucks from IBG

Four new 1/72nd-scale Diamond T trucks from IBG Models: IBG 72021: 1/72 DIAMOND T 972 Dump Truck IBG 72019: 1/72 DIAMOND T 968 Cargo Truck IBG 72020: 1/72 DIAMOND T 969 Wrecker IBG 72018: 1/72 DIAMOND T 968A with Asphalt … Continue reading

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M26 Armored Tractor

Diagrams of the M26 armored tractor from TM 9-767: 40-Ton Tank Transporter Truck-Trailer M25, War Department Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, February 1944. The M25 Tank Transporter, nicknamed the “Dragon Wagon,” was a heavy tank transporter and tank recovery vehicle … Continue reading

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GAZ Model 1938 Kit from MiniArt

Another kit in process announcement from MiniArt covering a Russian bus from WWII in 1/35th-scale: No. 35149: GAZ-03-30 Mod. 1938. According to MiniArt, features of the kit include 396 plastic parts; 9 PE parts; 30 clear plastic parts; decals for … Continue reading

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M26 Driver’s Controls

Diagrams of the driver’s compartment on the M26 armored tractor from TM 9-767: 40-Ton Tank Transporter Truck-Trailer M25, War Department Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, February 1944.   A–WINDSHIELD THUMB SCREW B–SPEEDOMETER C–AMMETER D–INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT E–TACHOMETER F–OIL TEMPERATURE GAGE … Continue reading

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M15 40-ton Trailer

Illustrations of the M15 40-ton trailer from TM 9-767: 40-Ton Tank Transporter Truck-Trailer M25, War Department Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, February 1944. The M25 Tank Transporter, nicknamed the “Dragon Wagon,” was a heavy tank transporter and tank recovery vehicle … Continue reading

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New HobbyBoss Kits for July

Three new WWII armor and aircraft kit announcements from HobbyBoss: ITEM No.: 80288 — 1:72 A5M2 ITEM No.: 83801 — 1:35 US White 666 Cargo (Hard Top) ITEM No.: 83829 — 1:35 Hungarian 40M Nimrod Anti-Aircraft Gun

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