Mark Aldrich

Application of the pattern was varied. For the Aberdeen tests, a 4” roller was purchased at a local hardware store. Soldiers from the 2nd ACR report that sponges were cut into 4” squares, dipped in the paint and “blotted” on while others say they used cardboard with 4” holes cut in it and brushed away. To date, the author has been unable to find an official “Dual-Tex” vehicle pattern, though t seems the Army used the MERDC pattern as a modeland applied the paint in squares rather than broad strokes. In fact, in his works on dual texture, O’Neill indicates that the overall pattern is less important than the basic concept. Like many MERDC era paint jobs, they were unit-applied and usually “eyeballed” variation was the standard. http://www.militarytrader.com/military-vehicles-news/dual_texture_gradient_camouflage_pattern

Thank to Tom for the pictures... https://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/ModelCon_001/

Thanks to Jim for the shots. http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/Palouse/

Very nicely done! :Smile_sceptic:

Thanks to Philip for the photographs.... http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/PennCon/

Thanks to Brooks Lyles for the snaps..... http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/PrisonCity/

Thanks to Skip and Curt for the images. http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/Huntsville/ :Smile_sceptic:

Meng also makes two resin aftermarket options. Both are rocket launchers and look easy to build.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meng-Model-SPS-040-1-35-Pickup-Mounted-Quad-Rocket-Launcher-resin-model-kit/352094489461?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meng-Model-SPS-034-1-35-Pickup-Mounted-Rocket-Pods/351905332706?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Searching ebay also always you to narrow your search by scale and manufacturer and allows you to see what is available. You can check aftermarket items and box art as well.

I guess I am the oddity here. If a website/forum/page changes that I frequent, I play around until I am comfortable with where everything got moved.

Not sure what you are talking about.....Information is right where it has always been. http://calendar.ipmsusa3.org/chapter/ipmsdayton-area-plastic-modelers Same as the decals from the Nationals.....Same place.... http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/nationals/NATSDecals/ :Smile_sceptic:

Thank You! Imagine having a BMP turret mounted in the rear! http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEF-Model-1-35-Technical-Pick-up-w-BMP-Turret-Conv-set-Meng-VS004-005-DM35038-/112384433337?epid=1447131575&hash=item1a2aa25cb9:g:-TYAAOSwvihY~5yK

Hello all, Completely forgot about the decal sheet for the convention again. If anyone can shoot or scan me all that was included with it I would be grateful! You can send them to tacomaipms@Comcast.net.

Kit number VS-005 is the one that reminds me of a Safari vehicle with it's air cleaner mounted externally and the ZPU-2 looks very menacing as well.

Loved building this...

Gorgeous! :Smile_sceptic:

Thanks to Dick Mongomery, William Dedig, Phil Peterson, Kevin Wenker, Rob Booth, Len Pilhofer, Mark German, and Mike Whye for volunteering.... http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017Nationals/

IMGUR Rules.

Thanks to Bob for the pictures...... http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/NSC/

I will never know the reasons but as they had the base...the only thing they needed was a different set of rear walls, fenders and doors. The demand would have exceeded that of the M2/M3 series as so many other countries received these as lend lease and MAP. But that is why I am a model builder and not a model manufacturer.

Very Nice!!! Love the overall finished look. :Smile_sceptic:

Rob, I used to believe that but not so much anymore. Dragon released their M2/M3 kits and have yet to release an M5/M9 series. While I love that they are releasing a butt load of IDF variants right now still no M5/M9. Since Tamiya and Academy released their M3 kits the only variants have been the Grant and Takom currently is the same. That is not to say that they won't or some will make a conversion to do so, I am just not keeping my fingers crossed. I went and purchased SOL Models M3A5 because I was unable to find the old Calibre35 M3A3 conversion. Of course the second I start making my M31B1, Takom will announce a M3A3. LOL

Gotta brag a little......

While an M3 is nice, would prefer an M3A3 and an all plastic M31. More allowance money spent!

Thanks to Peter Bos for the snaps. http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/events/2017/SmokeyMT/