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TOPIC: WW2 German Machinegun Assistant
PM Whirlwind
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WW2 German Machinegun Assistant
Whirlwind
31st Jul 2016 03:32:08

What is the long tube on the back of the no.2 gunner on the MG42 base (and which colour should it be painted)?


PM glosretriever
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glosretriever
31st Jul 2016 04:43:13

Not having seen the figure but I would have thought it is the case for the spare barrel, so probably an olive green  colour - see google images MG42 spare barrel case


PM Whirlwind
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Whirlwind
31st Jul 2016 08:20:43

Thanks very much.


PM 6mmwargaming
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6mmwargaming
4th Aug 2016 07:45:27

Yeah I would agree


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