HeavyArty

Thanks guys.  I hope to get some more work done on it soon.  I have been busy with work and chores lately.

As to "Pentagon Wars", don't use it as any form of reference on reality.  It was a total joke.  Bradley development was a methodical process and the requirements changed in response to lessons learned from experiences on Middle East battlefields from Israel and to a changing threat from developing Soviet equipment.

The vehicles in the movie are vizmods and not really Bradleys, so it is not even close to being a reference. It's not a real Bradley.

 

Watching The Pentagon Wars was part of the Logistics Executive Development Course at the Army Logistics Management College at Fort Lee, Virginia. While it is a satiric comedy, there were parts that were based on truths. They dissected the movie quite well.

Hello!

Gino - nice project, I'll be watching, I believe it's going to be nice!

As for the Pentagon Wars - the movie was fun, but I've also read the book - and it sounds very true. It also explains why the US Military usually goes to a new war without the right tools for it. It's a book that's funny and very sad at the same time.

Have a nice day

Paweł

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I'm watching this one as well.  I have the same Tamiya kit (sitting in the stash for years - not really an armor guy but will build anything).  Should be fun.  BTW - for those in the know (Stik), how legitimate was the move Pentagon Wars re: the Bradley

 

 

Ive never seen the movie. So I can’t comment in one way or another.  As for Bradley’s, I never crewed them nor served in a Bradley equipped unit. I only crossed paths with them on occasion. 

This very M2 Bradley is one of the last models I worked on before entering active duty the summer of 1987.

I left it at my parents home in my bedroom closet. I retrieved it around 2004 when they were downsizing and preparing to move to Florida.

I've never finished it, I see it as a throwback to my early days.

Cool! Looks like a pile of work but still it will be nice to have a accurate replica. Looking forward to more. 

Thanks guys.  I hope to get some more work done on it soon.  I have been busy with work and chores lately.

As to "Pentagon Wars", don't use it as any form of reference on reality.  It was a total joke.  Bradley development was a methodical process and the requirements changed in response to lessons learned from experiences on Middle East battlefields from Israel and to a changing threat from developing Soviet equipment.

Pentagon Wars was a satire, not historic.  Except for the futility of red tape which was pretty accurate. I would not use that movie as a reference. 

My unit, 2/30 Inf, 3rd ID had 100% forest green M2A0s. I was a M2 drive/gunner from 84-87. Best time of my life!! That M2 was great to drive an deasy to work on. 

M2 Bradley at Dawn 1985 by Chris B, on Flickr

I'm watching this one as well.  I have the same Tamiya kit (sitting in the stash for years - not really an armor guy but will build anything).  Should be fun.  BTW - for those in the know (Stik), how legitimate was the move Pentagon Wars re: the Bradley

This should be good.... I remember those REFORGER 3rd ID Bradleys well...

I am so down for this project, Gino. You have my utmost attention.

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