Joint Task Force Pope

[redleg]

Thanks for the comments, fellas! I feel like my skills are improving, but maybe I finally cracked the code with this last batch when it comes to dry brushing.

PG, maybe I will do a couple vehicles in a different pattern. Except for MASSTER - I'm scared to try and paint that pattern on anything!

[panzergator]

I've done a few in MASSTER. It's best to start with the sand. It's easy to get too much brown. Paint it second. Next is green, last is black. The sand and brown are about equal, the green is less and the black least. You can find patterns on the internet for different vehicles, which makes it easier. MASSTER is actually easier than MERDC.

[pmskaar]

Wow! That is some great work on all those vehicles. Back in 1985-87 I was stationed at Los Alamitos, CA with Readiness Group Los Angeles aka RGLA in the Armor BAT. I may have done some work with those guys while I was there.

[redleg]

That's pretty interesting, Pete! Were Sheridans ever used as a regular tank battalion? I'm only familiar with them as a cavalry platform, VISMOD for NTC, and as the airborne tank battalion for the 82nd.

I just finished up a trio of Blackhawks. I have been neglecting my helicopters for the last couple of years, but I'm going to try to finish up a couple air cav units soon. These Blackhawks are going to the assault troop of my ACR project.

[Hoth_902]

Brilliant Mike, simply brilliant looking. Now you need to get some decals on those birds.

[panzergator]

The only LIGHT ARMOR (note terminology) battalion in the US Army belonged to the 82nd. Its role was similar to the WWII US infantry division's tank battalion.

[panzergator]

The only LIGHT ARMOR (note terminology) M551 battalion in the US Army belonged to the 82nd. Its role was similar to the WWII US infantry division's tank battalion.