MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2017 I have a small collection of World War II metal recognition models. These were used as training aids so soldiers could get familiar with not only American vehicles but the enemies equipment as well. These were produced in cast metal by various companies with COMET Products being one of the leading makers. First one up. M3 GMC (Gun Motor Carriage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted August 16, 2017 Another view of the M3 GMC. The 75mm gun & shield were movable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 16, 2017 Next up an M4 Sherman tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted August 16, 2017 Another view of the M4. The turret was not movable but part of the casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted August 16, 2017 After the war a number of the surplus vehicles had metal wheels and axles added to them and were sold as toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted August 16, 2017 As mentioned vehicles of enemy forces were also produced. Here is a German Panzer IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted August 16, 2017 Another view of the German Panzer IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 16, 2017 Also included is a Panzer 35(t). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted August 16, 2017 Another view of the Panzer 35(t). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted August 16, 2017 The next two models I assume were produced during the Vietnam war period. These are made of a black hard rubber type material and fairly crudely cast. Here is an M113. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted August 16, 2017 The underside of this model has "FT KNOX" & M113. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted August 16, 2017 Last is another hard rubber model of the M577 Command Post Carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted August 16, 2017 Share #13 Posted August 16, 2017 At a flea market in San Antonio years ago (1980's) I came across a box of about 20+ of the black hard rubber models. There were a lot of varieties of US, Allied and Warsaw Pact vehicles. I was tempted to keep them, but the first person I showed them to offered too good of a price, so off they went. I have never seen that many of them in on place again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted August 16, 2017 Another view of the M577. Should anyone else have any of the recognition models in their collection please post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted August 16, 2017 Gil, I experienced the same thing at a Houston Gun Show back in the 80s. A dealer had loads of the Allied & Warsaw Pact vehicles and this is where the M113 & M577 came from. Best regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted August 16, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 16, 2017 Those are fantastic. I am particularly partial to the 1/36 scale Framburg/Dale vehicle models myself. I display a few of them with WWII-era Britains lead soldiers and they go really well together. Thank you for sharing your collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted August 16, 2017 Share #17 Posted August 16, 2017 Gil, I experienced the same thing at a Houston Gun Show back in the 80s. A dealer had loads of the Allied & Warsaw Pact vehicles and this is where the M113 & M577 came from. Best regards, Mike You know... it might of been the same batch! I am sure the dealer I sold them to also hit the Houston show. That crusty looking M577 looks familiar. And they were stamped with the name of a post on the bottom of them. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 18, 2017 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2017 Here are three Stuarts in my collection. All 3 are different models. I also have a Sherman that I sort of re-modeled. I also have some jeeps. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted August 18, 2017 Gil, you are possibly right as I recall that dealer had 1/2 table full of black rubber models. Ronnie, I love your thread on the TOY JEEPS and have viewed it many, many times. I guess I forgot you had the not one, but three Stuart wartime recognition models in your collection. I invite you to post a few good close-up photos of one of these on this thread as it would make for a good reference for folks who might like to start collecting these. In the near future I'll post some of my jeeps on your thread. Best regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 19, 2017 Share #20 Posted August 19, 2017 Ok Mike I will be glad to post some better photos. As the collection is in my office I will have to go make the photos there. I'll try to get that done tomorrow. Thanks for asking. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 20, 2017 Share #21 Posted August 20, 2017 Great metal models, thanks for sharing! I'm still wondering about the approx. scale of the tanks, especially after seeing Ronnie's collection. Is it 1/35??? Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 20, 2017 Share #22 Posted August 20, 2017 I would 1/35 is close Lars. I was not able to get better photos on Saturday but will try again on Sunday. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 21, 2017 Share #23 Posted August 21, 2017 A15 here is my Dale Sherman Tank. I sort of modified it. I will post my Stuart's next. Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 21, 2017 Share #24 Posted August 21, 2017 Ok Mike here are my Stuart's. Beginning with the M3. Thanks Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 21, 2017 Share #25 Posted August 21, 2017 Ok here is the M3A1. On this model the turret turns. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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