Hi Kat!  Thanks for your comments.  The tarp is made using Tamiya epoxy putty. Comes in two strips, cut off two equal pieces and blend together. Then roll into a ball using the palm of your hands. Sprinkle some talcom powder on the work matt then roll the epoxy ball flat with a wood dowel (just like making tortillas). Cut yourself a rectangle from the flattened putty and discard the excess. The remaining rectangle is folded into your tarp. Tie down straps were made using Tamiya tape cut to size with a photo etch buckle from Aber.  The camo net is nothing more than a piece of gauze from our first aid kit. Cut to approximate size then dip in a mixture of white glue, dark olive acrylic paint and water.  Soak up the excess liquid and roll up your camo net. Tie down straps same as those for the tarp. Oh, one other thing. Allow the tarp and camo net to set/dry for a few minutes then position them where they are to go. In this case, I put them on the fender so that when they dry/harden they conform to the curve of the fender. Lastly, I painted the tarp using various khaki shades. The net was later dry brushed with lighter tones. Hope this helps. 😁   Joe

More Navy GC Medals    

Thank you

It is true that officers got their khakis from a variety of sources. And in general, if it was khaki or tan, it worked. But to get down to details, the common style of Navy officers trousers can be found in the style of the front pockets. In general, the opening of the front pockets were directly in line with the side seam as shown in the 1941 uniform regs.   Where as the US Army Khakis or tans, the front pockets have a bit of a scoop on them (I'm sure there's a specific tailor name for this).   I'm not saying the Navy officers didn't obtain this style, particularly out in the front line area where supply lines were thin, but that is the basic difference. I think it has to do with the Navy khakis were to be worn with a jacket, like a suit and the seam edge trouser present a neater appearance.  I think the Army dress khaki uniform trousers pockets were cut in a similar way.

So is it an Army issue or Repop? 

FAKE FAKE FAKE!   The real experimental leather handled bayonet was not an M7 per se, but did fit the M16.  It has a USN MK 2 blade. Made by Rock Island Arsenal...very rare. Marv

Does anyone have any information on why this prominent member has not posted or been on the forum since last year.   Ive reached out through PM but there is no response.

Thanks for the insight Dave.   I was trying to give this group the benefit of the doubt, but I have serious concerns about its origin story. If it was original it would be a stellar group, but I have too many questions about it and not enough answers.   The seller has no documentation or information on it whatsoever, and it supposedly was found in a dumpster in rural Australia, where it is currently being sold to me.   There are also scans of this medal group which have been submitted to the Canadian National Archives, however the seller denies having done this themselves.    

The insignia is done with and without paint.   I read that link last night.   Tredhead posted an example but for some reason he hasn’t been on the forum since last year.

Makes sense on the ribbons, thanks. Could only find this , but doesn't show the back unfortunately.  They look similar only yours has had the paint removed. https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/277106-avengers-of-bataan-38th-ssi/