..... Well,the clue is probably in the name!!
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It`s a weird one alright.... The U.S. Army couldn`t stand it,,,, but the U.S. Marines LOVED it,and promptly ordered over 250 of em!!![Surprised :surprised: :surprised:](/smiles/Surprised.png)
It`s certainly a very strange looking AFV,which is apparently why it was named the "ONTOS"..... As you all probably know,the U.S. Had a thread of naming their tanks after American Generals/Famous leaders, Unfortunately this particular AFV was considered "Too Weird and Ugly" to be named after a U.S. Icon.... for fear of insulting said person!
SO,this M50.... Was called the "Ontos".... Being the Greek word for "THING"!!
Ere`s what i`m starting with........
![IMG20210904132410.jpg IMG20210904132410.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/302/302545-9f33cf60cf8d95f354663b386b7e4ddd.jpg)
It` quite nicely detailed.... a LOT of tiny parts.... they`ll be shown tomorrow!!......
I`m going to try and do it Knocked out.... should be fun!!
Anyone who wants to look in will be more than welcomed!!
Andy
It`s a weird one alright.... The U.S. Army couldn`t stand it,,,, but the U.S. Marines LOVED it,and promptly ordered over 250 of em!!
![Surprised :surprised: :surprised:](/smiles/Surprised.png)
It`s certainly a very strange looking AFV,which is apparently why it was named the "ONTOS"..... As you all probably know,the U.S. Had a thread of naming their tanks after American Generals/Famous leaders, Unfortunately this particular AFV was considered "Too Weird and Ugly" to be named after a U.S. Icon.... for fear of insulting said person!
SO,this M50.... Was called the "Ontos".... Being the Greek word for "THING"!!
Ere`s what i`m starting with........
![IMG20210904132410.jpg IMG20210904132410.jpg](https://www.scale-models.co.uk/data/attachments/302/302545-9f33cf60cf8d95f354663b386b7e4ddd.jpg)
It` quite nicely detailed.... a LOT of tiny parts.... they`ll be shown tomorrow!!......
I`m going to try and do it Knocked out.... should be fun!!
Anyone who wants to look in will be more than welcomed!!
![Thumb2 :thumb2: :thumb2:](/smiles/thumb2.png)
Andy