CHOSIN FEW at Funchilin pass

[BigGreg]

thanks Paul well it's really rewarding having an audience like you all guys... tomorrow l'll do some more...

[BigGreg]

And the update for today... the roof... i know somebody will like this[ATTACH]314448[/ATTACH][ATTACH]314449[/ATTACH]

[BigGreg]

Ok gents i found a little something "tasty"... it was posted on my post in the other forum....

TOOTSIE ROLLS
The chocolate flavored candies froze in the inhuman temperatures, but the great thing about Tootsie Rolls is that they’re edible even when they’re frozen.
The sugar boost turned out to be just the jolt the troops needed. Realizing that when the candy was warmed up, it became a kind of putty, the troops were hit with a brilliant idea. The chewed-up Tootsie Rolls would become pliable when warm, but they would quickly freeze again when exposed to the freezing wind.
The soldiers started using the putty-like-substance to patch bullet holes in vehicles, hoses, and other equipment.
With their equipment fixed, the men collected their injured and frostbitten comrades, punched a hole through the enemy lines, and retreated to safety.

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[scottie3158]

Greg,
having never eaten one, and hearing what they could be used for I don't think I want to lol.

[BigGreg]

and here is a funny event that occured during those days that the Marines were trapped and waiting for the Treadway bridge.

"Air support for the entire series of operations would remain critical; without it the men on the ground would be on their own, vastly outnumbered in a bad tactical situation. The 1st Marine Air Wing endeavored to keep 24 attack aircraft over the withdrawing column at all times during daylight in order to provide immediately available fire support. At night, specially equipped fighter aircraft could offer some degree of coverage.
In addition to the Marine Air Wing, Navy aircraft flying from carriers in the Sea of Japan and Air Force planes from other parts of Korea tried both to keep the troops on the ground supplied and the Chinese under constant pressure. But the weather often did not cooperate, and the Air Force was simultaneously engaged in massive support of the Eighth Army’s crumbling front in western Korea.

Because of these airmen, the troops on the ground retreating from Chosin Reservoir were well supplied with ammunition. Food was a different matter, however. The C-rations and K-rations carried by the troops were frozen solid and could not be readily thawed. Lighting fires along the route of march presented the obvious problem of drawing enemy fire, especially at night. As the breakout progressed from Yudam-ni to Hagaru-ri to Koto-ri, the men were continually drained of energy. In a moment of complete comic relief, at Koto an airdrop delivered boxes of condoms to the Marines, who quipped, “What do they think we are doing with those Chinese, anyway?”........

:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

[scottie3158]

and here is a funny event that occured during those days that the Marines were trapped and waiting for the Treadway bridge.

"Air support for the entire series of operations would remain critical; without it the men on the ground would be on their own, vastly outnumbered in a bad tactical situation. The 1st Marine Air Wing endeavored to keep 24 attack aircraft over the withdrawing column at all times during daylight in order to provide immediately available fire support. At night, specially equipped fighter aircraft could offer some degree of coverage.
In addition to the Marine Air Wing, Navy aircraft flying from carriers in the Sea of Japan and Air Force planes from other parts of Korea tried both to keep the troops on the ground supplied and the Chinese under constant pressure. But the weather often did not cooperate, and the Air Force was simultaneously engaged in massive support of the Eighth Army’s crumbling front in western Korea.

Because of these airmen, the troops on the ground retreating from Chosin Reservoir were well supplied with ammunition. Food was a different matter, however. The C-rations and K-rations carried by the troops were frozen solid and could not be readily thawed. Lighting fires along the route of march presented the obvious problem of drawing enemy fire, especially at night. As the breakout progressed from Yudam-ni to Hagaru-ri to Koto-ri, the men were continually drained of energy. In a moment of complete comic relief, at Koto an airdrop delivered boxes of condoms to the Marines, who quipped, “What do they think we are doing with those Chinese, anyway?”........

:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

Sound like normal military organisation:smiling::smiling:

[JR]

Great roof, Greg, your right there when you said
"i know somebody will like this " .
Thanks for posting. Apart from bricks nothing beats a roof .:smiling::smiling::smiling:
Some say I should get out more, oh yes say I more roofs and bricks to see .Matron time for a pill please .!
John

[papa 695]

Just caught up Greg, and my I say what a great job your doing

[BigGreg]

Thanks Paul, John and Papa...
Well as usual you all give me extra spice on my mojo.... thank u
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the first window
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side wall and the gutter
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[minitnkr]

Sterling work Gregory. I still get the mini-sized Tootsie Rolls at Hallows Eve as my Grandson has many allergies & they are one of the few treats allowed him. I like them too.

[Guest]

Hi there Greg great progress on the roof! Excited to see the next updates! Regards Danny

[BigGreg]

Hey Dan Thank you very much.... and all the others... well... today it was:
Adding some more plaster...covering the roof..and sieving some more terrain... which gave me a lot of small-medium pebbles that will really look very realistic... there is still A LOT to do... but i'm having tons of fun... :smiling::smiling::smiling:

[BigGreg]

Today’s work.... well AGAIN plastering and filing and more plastering and the windows....all fun[ATTACH]315312[/ATTACH][ATTACH]315313[/ATTACH]

[JR]

Greg .
That shot of the widows take me back . I could never keep my plastic clean when gluing, always ended up with a splodge on the face . Looks good .
John .

[BigGreg]

There u go.... the first coat... but still a lot of work ....:smiling2::smiling2::smiling2::smiling2::smili ng2:
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