edgeer Posted August 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2008 Here's another model in 1/35 scale. For those who are not familiar with that scale. A figure would be approximately 2 inches (54mm) and represents a average height of 6 foot. In this diorama the LCE suspenders, the LCE large rucksack frame, and the straps on the M17 carrying case are all scratch built. hope you this one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted August 2, 2008 here's another image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpguy80/08 Posted August 3, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2008 Awesome model of the Four-Deuce... I was 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) from 1983 to 1989 and I remember the Four Deuce well... seven hundred and forty six pounds of high angle hell... I was 81mm (M29 Mortar) but went to the Infantry mortar Platoon course and got to lug the Beast there... It actually dates back to WWII where it was used as a chemical mortar... Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagger1978 Posted January 26, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 26, 2013 awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 8, 2013 Awesome model of the Four-Deuce... I was 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) from 1983 to 1989 and I remember the Four Deuce well... seven hundred and forty six pounds of high angle hell... I was 81mm (M29 Mortar) but went to the Infantry mortar Platoon course and got to lug the Beast there... It actually dates back to WWII where it was used as a chemical mortar... Wayne Thanks Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 8, 2013 awesome! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 8, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2013 Cool, that 4.2, that's the early 80s Tamiya one right? I think it came out in 1983, I used the flak jacketed figues that came with it for a old Tamiya Duster kit I built back there in the late 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted February 8, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2013 That is a great looking model, well executed. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 9, 2013 Cool, that 4.2, that's the early 80s Tamiya one right? I think it came out in 1983, I used the flak jacketed figues that came with it for a old Tamiya Duster kit I built back there in the late 80s. I remember that kit. But no it came as a bonus kit in the Academy's 1/35 scale M151A2 with Tow Missile Launcher model number CA18-200. Which is actually the wrong numeclature for the Tow Weapon carrier. The correct nomeclature is the M825. I should know I crewed on them for nearly 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Old Marine. For some more info on this build. I added the frame and shoulder and waist straps to the LC-1 rucksack using a paperclip and paper for the shoulder and waist straps. The LCE I used some items out of my spare box. The "Y" suspenders and the pistol belt were made out of small strips of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 9, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 9, 2013 I remember that kit. But no it came as a bonus kit in the Academy's 1/35 scale M151A2 with Tow Missile Launcher model number CA18-200. Which is actually the wrong numeclature for the Tow Weapon carrier. The correct nomeclature is the M825. I should know I crewed on them for nearly 5 years. 11 Hotel eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeer Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 10, 2013 11 Hotel eh! Yep, started out as an 11Bravo. But in early Jan 78, a buddy of mine (11H) and me volunteered to transfer units for the up coming Bde 75 rotation to Hohenfels, Germany. Our request was approved and when our orders came down, he got assigned to a line company as an 11B and I got orders for the Tow Plt, CSC 1/50. WE had a saying We were the Infantry's long distance caller. We'd reach out an touch someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis505 Posted February 11, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2013 Well done! I was the 2 Gun Squad Leader in the "Four Deuce" Mortar Platoon in HHC 1-18th INF, 1st INF DIV in Schweifurt 96-97 - we took our M30s in the M106A2 Mortar Carriers on what was probably its last operational deployment to Bosnia from OCT 96 to MAR 97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2imp Posted July 16, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 16, 2013 Ain't nothing like this pocket artillery!! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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