| davejl | 05 Feb 2019 2:35 p.m. PST |
Just spotted some photos of Gringos proposed new venture – Vietnam in the 60s. A Patton tank and mule. Look really stunning and the sculpts look really good. They're on route for Hue 1968 Nam range of figures and vehicles.
Well worth a look |
| D A THB | 05 Feb 2019 3:10 p.m. PST |
Could you provide a link as I see nothing on the website? |
| Sigwald | 05 Feb 2019 3:27 p.m. PST |
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| dwight shrute | 05 Feb 2019 5:21 p.m. PST |
105mm RR , I thought it was a 106 ??? |
jammy four  | 05 Feb 2019 5:34 p.m. PST |
thanks for the posting Davejl..appreciated! and the support
Dwight the caliber of the recoiless rifle was indeed 105mm but was called a 106mm to put on notice the ammo for the m40 would not actually fit the Mule (m27)..so same weapon..
cheers
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com
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| WarWizard | 05 Feb 2019 6:02 p.m. PST |
This sounds like an exciting range! |
 Legion 4   | 06 Feb 2019 8:14 a.m. PST |
Yes, the M274 Mule does not much discussion or game play. But it was there and useful. When I got to the 101 in '80.  IIRC, each Rifle Plt had one and the 81mm mortar Plt 3 or 4 ? All left over from Vietnam AFAIK. We beat them to death … and they didn't last long. And many ended up in the Can Yard. |
| Choctaw | 06 Feb 2019 11:48 a.m. PST |
Cool! I'm a Gringo40s fan. Their mounted Texas Ranger is one of my favorite models ever, miniature or not. |
| jammy four | 06 Feb 2019 4:49 p.m. PST |
Warwizard…many thanks! Legion 4 great story! and Choctaw obliged !! regards
Ged
gringo40s.com |
| D A THB | 06 Feb 2019 5:47 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the link. I have 4 platoons a side already but only half painted. I will buy some of the offers but unfortunately not all. |
| Legion 4 | 07 Feb 2019 6:39 a.m. PST |
Legion 4 great story! Yes and it's true. They were just a platform with a steering wheel, 4 "balloon" tires, no real suspension, and a big lawn mower engine. Every time the Riggers tried to drop them, most ended up in the back of a Deuce and 1/2 … Then to the Can Yard for parts. I remember we sent about 6-7 to the Riggers to practice dropping loads. They called me when they were done. And told me don't send down any of the Mule drivers. Just a truck … to carry back what was left …   |
| jammy four | 07 Feb 2019 7:47 a.m. PST |
Legion 4 great story…hard to drive I believe a mate of mine
has access to one …they were iconic though and packed a serious punch…
have you driven one?
cheers
Ged
gringo40s.com
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| ScottS | 07 Feb 2019 2:43 p.m. PST |
These look great. I've already got some 28mm Vietnam figures from other manufacturers, but I can't resist the prospect of Hue '68. |
| Legion 4 | 07 Feb 2019 3:37 p.m. PST |
they were iconic though and packed a serious punch…
have you driven one? No but rode on them a number of times. Kind of fun ! The Mules in the 101 Rifle and Mortar Plts were not armed. At one point the AT unit in the Infantry Bn had TOWs mounted on them IIRC. But by '82(?) all our TOWs were mounted on M151 Jeeps, with a trailer carrying the extra missiles. Eventually later about '82(?) with the TO&E change. The Air Assault Infantry Bns of the 101 each got a full AT Co. with about 12 M151 mounted TOWs, IIRC. |
| jammy four | 07 Feb 2019 5:53 p.m. PST |
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| Legion 4 | 08 Feb 2019 6:47 a.m. PST |
Here are pics of how the TOW was mounted on Mule. link But I don't remember exactly … Also note in some pics you see rails along the platform. Our Mules may of had those removed IIRC … Can't remember ever seeing any with rails ? Plus we never had any with the 106RR. But IIRC the USMC did have 106s mounted on Mules in Vietnam. And it is mounted more towards the middle of the platform next to/behind the driver. The TOW was mounted right next to the driver. Pretty much on the edge/end of the platform. As you can see in the photos. |
| jammy four | 08 Feb 2019 4:58 p.m. PST |
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| Legion 4 | 10 Feb 2019 2:15 p.m. PST |
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 deadhead | 15 Feb 2019 10:27 a.m. PST |
Having completely fouled up on my earlier posting, let me try again to salvage something and show Ged's work
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| Legion 4 | 16 Feb 2019 8:53 a.m. PST |
Yep there she is … but like I said ours were unarmed in the 101 Infantry Cos. |
| Virginia Tory | 28 Feb 2019 4:33 a.m. PST |
The Ontos is a cool weapon. |
| deadhead | 01 Mar 2019 4:10 p.m. PST |
Unless you were standing behind it, when it fired….
A bucket of cool water might just help, but I doubt that
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| Legion 4 | 02 Mar 2019 8:05 a.m. PST |
Yeah that is the problem with RRs, and a number of AT weapons, e.g. M72 LAW, M47 Dragon, RPG, etc. I've seen some funny and very satisfying Youtubes with Jihadi types firing an RPG, etc., inside a building, enclosure, etc. Very enjoyable !  Just that many more the we won't have to deal with/kill, etc.  |
paints another of 
