Get One While You Still Can
  
Model on the left honors Corporal ROBERT (BOB) NEAL MINETO, of "Alpha"
Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, KIA May 9,
1968.
Model in the center depicts Corporal Garry Hall's Tank of
"Charlie" Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, and honors the driver Jim Jaynes, KIA April 25, 1968.
Model on the right depicts "Tula" of "Charlie" Company,
(C34)1st Tank
Battalion during Operation Pipestone Canyon, May-June 1969.
THE MODEL SIZE:
(Approximate)
Length: 5.5" to 6"
Width: 3"
Height: 3" (not including the antennas)
This is a "very
substantial" die cast (metal) model, especially when compared to
many of the other models that Corgi Classics has made in the past.
This is definitely NOT a toy but rather a true collectors
item.
To quote the
Corgi Classics Marketing Director: The Marine M48A3 is a
precision-engineered vehicle commemorating the men and the vehicle
used in the Vietnam War. Each die cast M48A3 has been meticulously
researched to ensure the highest degree of authenticity. This is one
of the most accurate military models ever made. Each piece contains
a numbered, limited edition certificate and a booklet with the
specifications and a story of the Marine tanker who operated it
during War. The story relates the experiences of the "Unsung
Heroes," and offer the collector and the veteran a glimpse and a
reminder of what life was like in
Vietnam.
They are
beautifully detailed. Speaking of "details". This will be the first
model that Corgi has ever made that is not "parade ground ready."
That is, the tank will appear as if it came right off a Rough Rider
(convoy escort duty) on Highway 9 between The Rock Pile and Khe Sahn.
In Marine tanker vernacular...There are "40 Mike-Mike" cans attached
to the gypsy rack, Jerry cans on the rear fenders and spare track
block around the turret. The name on the gun tube is "Eve of
Destruction" and it is ready to bust caps with the NVA.
MODEL
AVAILABILITY:
The models are ready to ship now. Remember that they are a
That is, when they are all sold, they are all gone. There are no
plans to reproduce more than the first production run.
As of Oct. 20, 2005.
Less than ten left and it is a
"Collectors Item" as no more will be made. First come first
served. $49.95 + $4.95 Shipping and Handling.
Exclusive to the USMC Vietnam
Tankers Association.
Less than fifty left and it is a
"Collectors Item" as no more will be ordered. First come first
served. $49.95 + $4.95 Shipping and Handling.
Less than twenty left and it is a
"Collectors Item" as no more will be ordered. First come first
served. $39.95 + $4.95 Shipping and Handling.
The USMC Vietnam
Tankers are selling these models as an "In House" fund raiser. Any and all "profit
dollars" will be put right back in to the USMC Vietnam Tankers
General Fund to help support the organization and it's efforts to
educate America on the role of tanks in Vietnam.
HOW TO ORDER:
Make out your
check or money order for your limited edition tank model
and send it to the address below. Please make the checks out to "The
USMC Vietnam Tankers". Please specify which model.
Thank you and
Semper Fidelis,
John Wear
USMC Vietnam Tankers
5537 Lower Mountain Road
New Hope, PA 18938
 Email John
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