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**Strenko J** · 06 June 2024, 10:55

Originally posted by BigGreg

Ok because there were 3 units (there were maybe more in other division but l don't know for sure) that used armored jeep...the 82nd airborne recon platoon with 50 cal recon jeep used in Normandy, Holland and the Bulge. The 9th infantry recon platoon that used twin bazookas during the Bulge. And last but not least 82nd recon of the 2nd armored but the armored jeep were not the one you are portraing...if you are interested l have some pics... have a nice day

Greg
Yes thanks…I would love some pics

JR · 06 June 2024, 11:00

Morning Joe, or good evening your time , love that armour section, bet that was a job .

**BigGreg** · 06 June 2024, 18:38

So here you have the jeeps from the 82nd recon platoon attached to Division HQ. Basically there were 12 jeeps in total all of them with an armor 2 jerry cans of fuel a .50cal and one jeep out of 2 had a long range radio. The .50 was mounted in the front on the passager side on a pedestal mount bolted on yhe floof and welded on the shield.
Unfortunately l lost the pic of the jeep in Normandy, but l have Holland (note longer side armour) and the Bulge.

Recon in Holland

Note the radio and 2 jerry cans

Jeep at Cheneux Belgium jan 1945

Recon jeeps at the Bulge

Recon platoon at 82nd Airborne victory parade

**BigGreg** · 06 June 2024, 18:44

Here is the only known pictures of the recon jeep with twin bazookas in the 9th infantry Div at the Bulge

Note the cover on the wind shield that was eliminated by the 82nd recon platoon

Details of the back..note the mount of the twin bazookas

**BigGreg** · 06 June 2024, 18:48

And finally..l don't have 100% confirmation but l'm positive this is a recon batallion of an armored division with armored jeeps..possibly 82nd recon of 2nd armored..
Note that the 30cal is mounted on a central shortened mount and the water jerry can; note also the covered windshield. Note also the open cover of the radio in front of the passenger..
If were you l would do something like this..

JR · 07 June 2024, 09:32

Great photos Greg, sure those will be a help to Joe.

Originally posted by BigGreg

And finally..l don't have 100% confirmation but l'm positive this is a recon batallion of an armored division with armored jeeps..possibly 82nd recon of 2nd armored..[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1226071[/ATTACH]
Note that the 30cal is mounted on a central shortened mount and the water jerry can; note also the covered windshield. Note also the open cover of the radio in front of the passenger..
If were you l would do something like this.. :smiling3: :smiling3:

**Strenko J** · 20 June 2024, 19:18

Another quick little update. Able to put the roofing on the second building, using a piece of corrugated cardboard that I have found from a package that was delivered. I cut the cardboard into small strips and peeled off part of the back to overlay on top of the next row of tiles. All in all, I think it turned out pretty good. I am still searching through the stash of details for the jeeps unit marking.

JR · 20 June 2024, 22:30

Love it love it, great work Joe, the street is looking really good . Love those broken stone sets

**Allen Dewire** · 21 June 2024, 09:39

Nice to see an update on this fantastic build, Joe!!! I'm surprised they released you so quickly from the rubber room in the ward, after laying all the stones for the street. Beautiful work Sir, and the roof is most excellent too. I hope you find the decals you need and take care in uptown Pennsy...

Prost
Allen

**Strenko J** · 21 June 2024, 21:13

starting to come along…finally was able to piece together some decals from multiple kits to come up with the jeeps unit…big shout out to and thanks to Greg for his assistance in the armored division pics and info.

**Strenko J** · 29 June 2024, 20:11

good evening gents.. a few more little updates to the jeep and also one to the command car…I found the accessory kit for the command car in the stash while looking for something else…removed the old spare and decided to use the new spare tire with the cover and added some stowage to the front wheel cover.

for the jeep I’ve added sandbags and a camo net under them on the front hood, scratch built the leg supports for the 30cal mg and also getting stowage ready for the trailer…found a resin bicycle as well to add to the diorama…added spokes to the wheels as the kit did not have them cast in resin..just thought it would add a little more interest with them….can you actually have a bicycle wheel without spokes?

have a great evening everyone