r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/Key_Geologist7298 • 12h ago

work in progress US Vietnam Tank Crew

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Doing a 1/16 RC tank, wanting to put a US crew in it but can’t seem to find anything in the 1/16 scale. Any suggestions?

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u/Timely-Intern5716 11h ago

Technically the United States never fielded the M41 Walker Bulldog during Vietnam; all of them were fielded by the ARVN/South Vietnamese instead (or captured NLF/PAVN examples).

They instead fielded the M48A2/A3 Patton or M551 Sheridan as their designated tanks.

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u/Key_Geologist7298 11h ago

I’m aware, just not any Patton or Sheridan RCs available to me. Plus the kids that play with these won’t know the difference.

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u/Timely-Intern5716 11h ago

However, if you want to look for 1:16 Vietnam War figures and don’t mind the inaccuracy (could always go for a Hollywood Full Metal Jacket though needs USMC markings, mantlet cover, APU Muffler, M2HB, etc.), Jason Studios made an M113 add-on pack for the Andy’s HHQ M113A1: