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Guys, I have just finished reading "Marine Corps Tank Battles In Vietnam" for the second time. I would now like to read something on the U.S. Army Tank Battles in Vietnam. I know that the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment was stationed north of Australian Base at Nui Dat on Route 2 at the...

Looking to purchase 2 of these K&C Bags from the 2019 Chicago TS Show. Happy to pay a reasonable price plus postage. Cheers Howard

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged Mountain ranges, Of drought and 'FLOODING' rains, I love her far horizons, I love her jewel sea, Her beauty and her 'TERROR", This wide brown land for ME. "My Country" a poem about the Land Down Under and which describes...

Damian mate, Happy Birthday cobber. I wish you all the best for your 60th. If you have a mind to swap your 60th for my 75th then I am up for it.{sm4} Cheers fro the Land Down Under, Howard

On this day, 80 years ago "B" Company of 39th Militia Battalion led by Capt. Sam Templeton engaged the Japanese 1/144th Battalion at Awala on the Kokoda Trail. This Militia Battalion had no battle experience unlike the Japanese who had many years of fighting in China. Only raised to defend...

I have just received some photos from young Obee on the conversion of 4 x K&C M113A1s to Tank Sqn HQ (30A & 30B) and Cav Sqn HQ (9 & 9E) that he was working on for me. Also he has added a third antenna base on each of the four Carriers being that they are all HQs vehicles and have three radio...

Well the great work by young Obee is finally finished and my heart felt congratulations go out to him for an amazing and pain staking job. New callsigns have been attached and the last photo shows the job John has done pinning the Dozer kit to the mighty K&C Centurion. The first photo shows...

Just received an early photo of the conversion work that young John (Obee) is doing for me on two King and Country Aussie Centurions converting them to Dozer Tanks. In the USMC they call them "Blade Tanks". These two Centurions will have Dozer Blade sets made by Accurate Armour of Scotland...

I have a question for any U.S. Servicemen/Forum Members who may have some knowledge re the Gun Trucks. I have done a fair piece of reading on the subject but cannot find any explanation as to the yellow paint job on the bonnet of this particular K&C version. Does it symbolize a Unit...

Steve mate, Birthday Greetings from the Land Down Under cobber. Have a great day. I hope you receive a heap of K&C VN sets to post some more of your fantastic Dios. Cheers Howard

Louis mate, A very Happy Birthday to you young fella. It has been a long eight years since we chatted face to face.^&grin Have a great day cobber. Cheers from the Land Down Under, Howard:salute::

Robin mate, Many Happy Returns for your 70th Birthday. You now join the 70 year olds club along with myself and young Andy. It was a privilege and pleasure for Jen and I to join you and Barb and friends and family last Sunday at the Winery to celebrate your senior citizenship.{sm4}...

John mate, Many Happy Returns on reaching your 71st Birthday. I hope you and Pauline and family have a great day. Your contribution to the Hobby and to me especially has been fantastic. Stay Safe, Cheers Howard:salute::

Gentlemen, The Facts that the current U.S. Government seem to have forgotten. Over the 20 Years in Country, Australia rotated 26,000 troops losing 41 KIA and awarded 4 Victoria Crosses. To all Forum members who served in Country, had family and friends serve in Country and especially to...

Just received the first photos of some of the K&C sets I sent to Obee for repaint. I hope you enjoy. HK269M The Mid Day Meal VN103 Female VC with M16 VN105 Female VC with AK47 Cheers Howard

Today here in Australia whilst we do remember Operation Overlord the D-Day Landings at Normandy, we also commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Operation Overlord in Vietnam starting on 6th June, 1971. This was a combined U.S. and Australian operation which included the Battle of Long Khanh, The...

Whilst still working on my new large Vietnam Fire Base, my good mate Damian (Parksie) has repaired and restored an old Bridge Diorama given to me many years ago by a collector and good friend Graham (zoidberg) from South Australia. Unfortunately due our Covid Lock Down he has not been able to...

Andy mate, Just reviewed the new K&C Ceremonials brochure on your website. Outstanding cobber and keen to get a hard copy. Also received the Vietnam II brochure from my Dealer in the mail. Another great brochure which not only displays the magnificent range of K&C products but...

Just thought I would share with you the first photos of two new 5' x 3' Dio being built for me by my good mate Damian (Treefrogger: Parksie) These are early photos and the base are ready for transport to my TS Room. Nothing has been added at this stage (105 guns, 81mm mortars and 106RCLs...