US WWII Combat Engineer Units

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Awesome stuff Paul the heavy equipment trailer and the compressor truck are stand outs to me, you've done them really well. Is the dozer a GHQ model? :thumb2:
 
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So small yet the detail is brilliant, very enjoyable following Paul .
 

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I always thought that moving an army is a nightmare for logisticians, and your diorama shows it perfectly.
Great modelling job Paul. :thumb2:
 

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I think not as it's resin Rick , maybe Wespe. I do have a GHQ version, but it is in metal, and I haven't mustered the courage to build it yet.
The General's biggest job, although some left it entirely to staff Andrea.
 

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Excellent work mate, as already has been said magic in miniture. I did notice though the fith photo (#108) it looks like a wheel hub cover has come adrift.
 

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Thanks guys.
Sharp eye Scottie, Prolly when I tapped the tire/wheel assy. onto the axle a little too aggressively. Will remedy, thank you.
 

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204E Co. A Pltn. supply trucks getting ready for paint. These early ROCOs are pretty needy as they were not very accurate, but had good tires & were pretty cheap. I've used them as the US Army engineering multi-purpose GMCs along with the purpose built dump GMCs to populate my WWII US Combat Engineers.
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Those are Damn fine Rigs Paul, their only real shortcoming as the front axle needs to be moved a smidge forward to center it under the front fender. Other than that, they are the bomb!!
 

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That would have been the best solution Rick, but I've moved the cab & bed back as far as I can to at least alleviate the situation partially.
 

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It was common practice to inflate & assemble pontoons offsite when the site was under observation to reduce exposure to enemy fires.
Next up, 23rd Armored Infantry Battalion HQ section.
 

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As always Paul your dios are just so full of detail and interest. Truly first class work from the Braille Scale Master.
 

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Thanks guys.
Due to Neil Merryweather's delivery of 1/87 scale gas & water jerrycans I'll need to reevaluate those on the trucks portrayed in this thread. You'll notice that each platoon was equipped with two 30cal. & one 50cal. mgs & each squad truck was equipped with a #1 crated carpenter tool set, attached #1 pioneer tool set, a #1 demo pkg. & a bazooka. The crated items were loaded into the platoon supply truck if additional squad space was needed where a #3 pioneer tool set, a #3 carpenter tool set, #2 demo set, & a mine detector were carried. Where & how many gas & water jerrycans is unclear.
 
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Still no Jerry cans here.....bummer. All looking good Paul. That GHQ dozer looks promising, hope to see more on it soon.
 
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