Paul,Great details, and execution. The more MGs the better. GIs were notorious scroungers, grabbing up anything of potential use not guarded or securely fastened. MGs to "fight the track" would use the attached cans so as to not require a full time assistant to keep the belt from fouling. PaulE
I get the impression you’re not talking of the same type of cans here The first Paul (@minitnkr) probably means an ammo can hanging from the machine gun mount so there’s no loose belt flapping all over the place:I have seen pictures of M60's using cans in Vietnam.
I get the impression you’re not talking of the same type of cans here The first Paul (@minitnkr) probably means ammo cans attached to the machine gun mount:
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while the other Paul (@scottie3158) seems to mean using a tin can underneath the feedway to allow the gun to be fired without a loader who makes sure the belt is pulled in horizontally to prevent jams:
Thanks Jim glad you like it.Hi Scottie
Looking good. I like the used and abused tarp - seems that would be the case in reality.
Jim
John,Scottie
Keepin' it real man! Or something like that in new speak. Anyway great job sir.
John
Not getting a lot of time at the bench, but have managed a little bit. I have attempted to make some tarps and bed rolls. Please ignore the twine it will be removed it was used to pull the putty in ready for the straps to be added later. The large tarp on the side has a hole in it as the more observant will have noticed it was my mistake but I actually like it adds a bit of wear.
Thanks for staying with this.
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