M16 Motor Carriage v. Hanomag - Diorama Question

Dec 20, 2004 3 Replies
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was wondering if these two vehicles would ever come across each other in battle. was considering using the new Dragon kit with I think a



75mm? taking aim to ambush a tank in a street setting. Coming up from behind is the M16 taking aim on the surprised Germans as they all dive for cover before the 4 50 cals turn it to mush....

have yet to find a pic of the position of the gunner would be and how much modifications would be needed to make an M16 gunner. wonder if they are similar to the ball turret gunners.....short?



thx - Craig



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Unlikely. The AA halftracks were mostly semi-rear area weapons, and only used to bolster the defense, not as offensive weapons. (E.g. the gunner did not go rolling down the road sitting in the turret with the sides down, crew out of the way, and ready for action.)

Cookie Sewell

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thx much. I will find something else to blow up.

Craig

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Reality aside, I think it would make a sharp diorama. Hope you get one finished before me! Cheers,

The Keeper (of too much crap!)

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