M26 Pershing (Tamiya)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 24, 2004 8:02 AM

I know what you mean Greg. A couple of coats of olive drab from a spray can and some pastel wheathering and it's all over. Do what I do, hvae fun with some imaginative fine detailing. Boxes, buckets, personnel belongings, etc. I just finshed an Aussie M113 FSV with some clothes and a cricket bat carved from wood inside the back door.
Have fun Greg, see ya, Wade

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 24, 2004 5:27 AM

We've got a small handfull of M26's sitting around here as well as some other tanks from the WWII era, we also have the 1st infantry museum in Wurzburg which is just about 30 - 45 minutes away.

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link955

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October 2003
From: New Hampshire, USA

Posted by link955 on Saturday, January 24, 2004 4:32 AM

We're not worthy! Bow [bow]

Consider yourself redeemed!

Ne cede malis (Latin: Yield not to misfortune)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 12:40 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by link955

QUOTE: Originally posted by Poniatowski

What was this thread about?

Ron

Something about Pershings, no tanks to you.

AWW!

But I like tanks!

Would it redeem my reputation a bit if I told you I ran a Pershing once?

Ron Smile [:)]

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lgl007

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May 2003

Posted by lgl007 on Friday, January 23, 2004 12:17 PM

You guys are too much ;-P

-Greg

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link955

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October 2003
From: New Hampshire, USA

Posted by link955 on Friday, January 23, 2004 11:04 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Poniatowski

What was this thread about?

Ron

Something about Pershings, no tanks to you.

Ne cede malis (Latin: Yield not to misfortune)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 10:22 AM

What was this thread about?

Ron

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 10:21 AM

My ex is scary without her face painted! Wink [;)]

(actually, she's not all that bad, just couldn't stay married, that's all!)

Ron Big Smile [:D]

Now, take my ex.... Please!

1) My wife left me for a desert island.

2) Jamaica?

1) No! She left on her own!

My ex is so mean, her new boyfriends send ME alimony.

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:50 AM

FSM welcomes you to a night at Minsky's!

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:36 AM

Badda-boom!
Thang yew, thang yew, he's here all week, folks! Big Smile [:D]

~Brian

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link955

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October 2003
From: New Hampshire, USA

Posted by link955 on Friday, January 23, 2004 6:09 AM

On the other hand, my ex-wife was pretty scary with a painted face.......... Shock [:O]

Ne cede malis (Latin: Yield not to misfortune)

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, January 22, 2004 11:59 PM

Absolutely!

~Brian

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link955

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October 2003
From: New Hampshire, USA

Posted by link955 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:43 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

Did any M26 Pershings get the Tiger face treatment in Korea, or were they all M46 Pattons, as pictured above? Some M4A3E8s also got faces, no? How about the Chaffees?

According to Squadron Publication's "Armor in Korea", Pershings, Pattons, Easy 8s and Chaffees all got faces, depending on the crew. As for scaring anyone, I have a feeling that 90mm gun on the Pershing and Patton might do a better job than a painted face Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

. Whaddya think?

Ne cede malis (Latin: Yield not to misfortune)

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mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:40 PM

I have the Tamiya M26 Pershing. Thanks for the info on it.
mark956

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:00 PM

Folks,

Speaking of Pershings there is a great display at the Patton Musuem of Armor at Fort Knox. We lost Pershings in Korea at the start of the war because we didn't have the right serpentine belt for the cooling fans. Engines overheated forcing the crews to abandon them and sadly become POWs -many of which never returned. Great example of how one little part will shut down one of these machines.

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lgl007

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May 2003

Posted by lgl007 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:13 PM

Hey all... found something... but not sure how accurate these depictions are...

http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/alliedarmor.html

-Greg

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lgl007

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May 2003

Posted by lgl007 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 3:10 PM

Wow... Ericadeane, black striping/camo sounds very intriguing... gotta look that up. If any of you find any pictures of these camo'd Pershing's I'd love to see them... I'll do my best to look it up on the web but I'm not having much luck with Pershing info :-(

-Greg

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 22, 2004 12:08 PM

One of the WW2 units to receive the some of the few T26E3 Pershings was the 3rd Armored Div. Frequently they sprayed black camouflage bands on their tanks. Dig around and you may find some evidence of this. They also fielded the much modified T-26E4 Super Pershing. It had the black/OD camouflage.

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Abastyr

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December 2002

Posted by Abastyr on Thursday, January 22, 2004 11:29 AM

Just a quick note on this Kit. I enjoyed constructing this model. All the pieces fit together well, and the Kit turned out as one of my best. Tamiya did a great job on this kit. You will enjoy it.

Abastyr

My Model Page http://www.andysmodels.com

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 22, 2004 11:18 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lgl007

Well I guess I'm stuck with that US military green

Boy, I have to tell you, German armor is sooooo much more interesting

-Greg

Camouflage generally did get a lot more interesting when an army had to hide a lot. Notice the Germans used that boring panzer gray during the Blitz Krieg. Like the Soviets, the Americans were more interested in turning out lots of tanks at that time and it was much easier to do a single color.

Ron Big Smile [:D]

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lgl007

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Posted by lgl007 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:06 AM

Well I guess I'm stuck with that US military green Disapprove [V]

Boy, I have to tell you, German armor is sooooo much more interesting Wink [;)]

-Greg

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:47 AM

Ron,
Is a great looking M46, but I can't take credit for it. I found the photo on the net, not mine. Not sure whose it is, but it does look great.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:35 AM

Heavy Arty! NICE M46! (yes, a couple of the few M26's were also painted that way in Korea, as were M4A3E8's. Never saw a photo of a Chaffee painted that way). The M26 and M46 were mechanically similar, the M46 had an improved engine (and different exhaust arrangement) as well as a 'wobble stick' steering control as on the M47.

Shipment of new M26's to ETO entailed some water proofing where a slightly glossy or darker area would appear around the mantel, base of the turret and such. Take a look at some reference photos of them in Europe and you'll see what I mean.. This could ad some interest to your paint scheme and give it that 'brand new for battle' look.

Ron

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lgl007

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May 2003

Posted by lgl007 on Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:48 AM

Thank you all for your help, Pathfinder - I will definitely look up that reference book at my local hobby shops and book stores.

Much appreciated gang Smile [:)]

-Greg

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:43 AM

Did any M26 Pershings get the Tiger face treatment in Korea, or were they all M46 Pattons, as pictured above? Some M4A3E8s also got faces, no? How about the Chaffees?

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:22 PM

It just so happens that I've got something sittin on my desk that you really need, "Osprey M-26/M-46 1943-1953. Everything you need is in it. Got mine at Barnes & Nobles. I'd definitely recommend the reference.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:14 PM

Pershings also got to Okinawa, but it did not arrive in time to see action. They were sent there to prepare for the invasion of Japan. I think they were on Okinawa like a week before Japan surrendured.

And guess what.....The paint was OD Green!

Sorry man. If you want a colorful Pershing your best bet will be one of the Korean ones.