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The AFP received 7 M41 light tank from 1961-1980 and they served with the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division.
Markings :
---Overall Olive Drab, White Markings
---full color armor triangle on the left(port) forward portion of turret, tank name below insignia
---1st Div insignia on the right(starboard) forward portion of turret
Variations for AFP M41:
---.50 cal gun mount on right side of turret beside lower periscope
---spare .50 cal gun pintle mount behind loader's hatch SEE PICTURE
---canvas mantlet cover
---2 types of antenna placement: 2 on left(port)side, and 1 each on left and right side
---some with additional tool brackets mount on left side of turret
---additional tool bracket behind loader's hatch
---late version headlight mount/guards
---no blackout light on port headlight
---straight fenders not angled
---thin rubber on return rollers
---road wheel without outer lip?
---.50 cal mg flash hider used in 1966
Tanks:
1. Tank #11---Darapidap
2. Tank #12---Ligtas
3. Tank #21---Pakitang Lakas
4. Tank #22---Tulungan
5. Tank #31---Tagpo,,,2 tool brackets on port turret side, rear antenna on port side.
6. Tank #32---Bawi,,,3 tool brackets on the port turret side, antennas on port and starboard side
additional tool bracket behind the loader's hatch
7. Tank #66---Siyasat,,,2 tool brackets on the port turret side, rear antennae on port side
Scale 1/35
Modeler Homer Resurreccion
Decals custom made by Homer Resurreccion
Comments:
Out of the box kit, no after market stuff. I lost the tool bracket on the right side and have to fill the holes.
I painted the whole kit with model master marine corps green FS34052
Main gun canvas cover made from tissue paper painted khaki.
contact me: Homer Resurreccion
e-mail: afponlinemuseum@yahoo.com
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