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Tango0129 Sep 2020 9:22 p.m. PST

…to make armor

"Recently published research by Army scientists could one day lead to transparent vehicle armor, essentially made from materials you could buy at Home Depot.

Dr. Kevin Masser explained to Army Times that the research found new ways to employ — with minor adjustments — common polymers, the kind used to make face shields, safety glasses, even those plastic barriers now ubiquitous at checkout counters…."
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For miniatures… this is not going to be easy to paint!… (smile)


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Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse30 Sep 2020 9:22 a.m. PST

I just don't see it !

Stryderg30 Sep 2020 11:32 a.m. PST

It's been done before: link

Rudysnelson30 Sep 2020 12:28 p.m. PST

I am sorry but I just do not see the position of scientist on MOS or assignment designator for Scientist or researcher? I thought it might be under Ordenance branch.

Tango0130 Sep 2020 12:34 p.m. PST

(smile)


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15mm and 28mm Fanatik30 Sep 2020 3:59 p.m. PST

On the modern battlefield, masking heat and electronic emissions is far more important than rendering something visually invisible.

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse01 Oct 2020 2:40 p.m. PST

Very much so … But the principles of camo, cover & concealment can not be ignored either.

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