Thanks for the additional sight information.  Perhaps the front sight on my XM72 was removed for a different reason or just lost to time.

Does anyone have either of these in their collection and would be willing to take and post some clear images of the parts (maybe with a ruler next to them for scale?). I'm in search of detail information on the guy lines used with the SCR-284 radio set.  These are the GY-11 and GY-12.  I have downloaded the pics on Radio Nerds, but unfortunately, they are only of moderate resolution and only show the two lines wound up on a RL-28 Reel.  I'm hoping to gather enough information to replicate them (under the assumption that originals are essentially unobtainable). I have a good idea about the general layout, but the dimensions and exact nature of the mast clamp (?), the circular piece that goes around the antenna, is still somewhat unclear.  I think I understand how it's designed to work, but better details would be welcome. BTW, does anyone know the nomenclature of the mast clamp?  I thought I read somewhere that it was the FT-301, but I didn't write the source down, and now I can't find it again.  (Meaning that I may be totally wrong about its designation.) TIA! Mike  

Happy Easter.

Very cool!

Which Combat Group was he with? I have a pair from 10th Combat Cargo to include his autobiography. He earned his post-war (1945-46) while training Chinese Pilots in twin-engine aircraft. 

Welcome to the forum! I’m excited to see what uniforms you have

Happy Easter!    

THANK YOU FOR THE HELP!!  

Go through your stuff, select what you really want to keep and rent a stall at that flea market to sell the rest? That way you create some space and (hopefully) some budget for new collectables 😶

Looks like a lot of work. But the build model is the goal of the work. For myself I must say - no way to build with this lot of parts for the tracks.