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tomrommel128 Mar 2021 11:48 p.m. PST

I thought I would need some targets for the SEALs and MACV SOG troops. So I got myself a few of the russian trucks from Rubicon, as these were used by the NVA, too. You can build the truck either as GAZ-AA or GAZ-AAA version. I build the GAZ-AA version. There is a driver for the cab included. So he had to be turned into a more Vietnamese looking type.

The finished truck:

But is this really just a truck transporting Rice or Ammo down the Ho Chi Min trail? Or is there something more dangerous on the flatbed ? More dangerous for gunships, FACs or fast movers? If you get rid of the tarp….

Many more pictures at: link

Garryowen Supporting Member of TMP29 Mar 2021 4:50 a.m. PST

Nice. SOG man John Plaster learned that some drivers were chained to the steering wheel. That would be a nice touch.

Tom

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP29 Mar 2021 3:33 p.m. PST

thumbs up

Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP29 Mar 2021 5:43 p.m. PST

Nice work.

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