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Old 14-02-10, 04:53
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I would really like to know what this forum is for if not to help each other learn and enjoy their HOBBY, That is what this is ,it's a HOBBY, I 've seen this know it all, Mr Smart a*s attitude in military forums before and I didn't think it would show up on here. What is the big deal about someone asking a simple question ? Do you think you are that much more important than someone else? The man asked a question that was in his interest and was hoping for a simple answer. He was obviously on this site and isn't that looking for the answer? I'm glad I've sold my carrier as I won't have to see this happening to what I thought was a very helpfull and informative forum. There is always at least one A HOLE in the bunch. My 2 cents. TY HAKO-OJA Myrnam Alberta Canada.
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Old 14-02-10, 05:24
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I joined this forum in 2003. Before that I didn't know what CMP meant. To me, they were just old Canadian army trucks. We all have to start somewhere! Since then I've acquired a vast amount of knowledge on the subject and don't mind sharing it with anyone who asks. A newbie might ask some inane questions but he learns from them and one day might be able to clue some of the experts in on a few points. Now I'm going to go back to looking at some of those Google Life images and maybe figure out a few more tidbits of info to share.
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Old 14-02-10, 10:01
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Aidan, I just looked in my copy of the 'The British Soldier' It states " According to regulations, the unit serial numbers were placed on the front and rear either as a painted plate or directly on to the bodywork. The sizes in 'Napoleonic' are 24.5cm W 21.6cm H The letter height is 15.4cm. I think these sizes are adjustable according to space and location.
The standard procedure, judging by various books and original pictures is. The Div patch would go on the left side front and rear. The unit number on the right. As for the green colour. I think a mid green ( leaf green)? is called for and I think some artistic licence is allowed. Ron
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Old 14-02-10, 18:21
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Hello Folks

Having served 14 years with the Black Watch and being interested in Military Vehicles, i can testify that War time photos of any Canadian Black Watch vehicle is hard to find.

Yes it is a white 60 over a green rectangle and a gold maple leaf over a blue rectangle.

The sizes as indicated earlier are correct, although for a jeep they would be slightly smaller.

If you plan on depicting early war, the markings would be on the reverse sides (Than indicated in earlier replies) and the unit marking might be on a pass plate rather than painted on the vehicle itself.

If portaying anything after D-Day then it would be as described in other replies.

If portraying a vehicle within Canada the markings would be completely different.

If anybody finds any photos of Canadian Black Watch vehicles i would be interestd in a copy, which i would send on to the RHC Archives.

The markings used in the 1950's- 1960's are different than those used during war time. They replaced the 60 with a 9.

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Old 14-02-10, 18:31
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I would really like to know what this forum is for if not to help each other learn and enjoy their HOBBY, That is what this is ,it's a HOBBY, I 've seen this know it all, Mr Smart a*s attitude in military forums before and I didn't think it would show up on here. What is the big deal about someone asking a simple question ? Do you think you are that much more important than someone else? The man asked a question that was in his interest and was hoping for a simple answer. He was obviously on this site and isn't that looking for the answer? I'm glad I've sold my carrier as I won't have to see this happening to what I thought was a very helpfull and informative forum. There is always at least one A HOLE in the bunch. My 2 cents. TY HAKO-OJA Myrnam Alberta Canada.
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This was a totally unnecessary post. You cannot complain about one member's comments if you, in turn, start name calling. This forum has managed to stay away from this type of language that is so prevalent on other fora. Ed has his opinion on postings and did not bring it down to a personal attack. I think that you owe MLU an apology and you should edit your post.
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Old 16-02-10, 00:52
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I would really like to know what this forum is for if not to help each other learn and enjoy their HOBBY, That is what this is ,it's a HOBBY, I 've seen this know it all, Mr Smart a*s attitude in military forums before and I didn't think it would show up on here. What is the big deal about someone asking a simple question ? Do you think you are that much more important than someone else? The man asked a question that was in his interest and was hoping for a simple answer. He was obviously on this site and isn't that looking for the answer? I'm glad I've sold my carrier as I won't have to see this happening to what I thought was a very helpfull and informative forum. There is always at least one A HOLE in the bunch. My 2 cents. TY HAKO-OJA Myrnam Alberta Canada.
Whoa, hoss. What you should know is that Mr. Storey is a VERY accomplished amateur historian with MANY years of detailed research under his belt. He is also a long-time serving member of the Canadian Army who has served in some of the worst shitholes in this world. You are doing him, MLU, and this hobby, a disservice in calling him an asshole. All he was doing was suggesting Aidan utilise the web resources the rest of us do when we're looking for information. He did not insult you, nor Aidan himself. Ty, I respectfully suggest that if you have a problem with this, then the problem is yours, not Ed's.

Neither was there any cause for you to go after Clive Law ('servicepub'). We will not tolerate any type of personal attack on MLU. If you have a problem with anyone's post in future, you will address it to me personally, via PM or email.

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Old 16-02-10, 01:01
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Whoa, hoss. What you should know is that Mr. Storey is a VERY accomplished amateur historian with MANY years of detailed research under his belt. He is also a long-time serving member of the Canadian Army who has served in some of the worst shitholes in this world. You are doing him, MLU, and this hobby, a disservice in calling him an asshole. All he was doing was suggesting Aidan utilise the web resources the rest of us do when we're looking for information. He did not insult you, nor Aidan himself. Ty, I respectfully suggest that if you have a problem with this, then the problem is yours, not Ed's.

Neither was there any cause for you to go after Clive Law ('servicepub'). We will not tolerate any type of personal attack on MLU. If you have a problem with anyone's post in future, you will address it to me personally, via PM or email.

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Well you can tell a man by his friends. Please remove my name from your forum. I now know why my father would not talk about the military.
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Old 16-02-10, 01:07
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Wow! You can dish out "A**hole" to people but you can't take a gentle rebuke? You could have simply 'manned up' by admitting that your comments were heated and that you withdrew the name calling.
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Old 16-02-10, 01:26
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Well you can tell a man by his friends. Please remove my name from your forum. I now know why my father would not talk about the military.
Yes, you can, actually. Those of us with past military experience are rather proud of that fact. What you probably never understood is that we are a true brotherhood, your father among us. I don't know when or where he served, but he was one of us as surely as the man who stands next to us in the ranks. If he refused to talk about his time in the army there was probably a bloody good reason for it, one which you never figured out. I'm sorry for that, but I understand your frustration - sometimes only another army guy can draw out another veteran.

If you want to leave, so be it. If you want to stay, you're welcome. Just read through this thread again and think about it.
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Old 16-02-10, 01:33
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No Thanks. I care who I associate with.
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Old 16-02-10, 01:35
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Then I can only respectfully suggest that you do your father's memory a disservice.

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OK guys Just be friends. Lets have a Tim Hortons coffee over it with a little bit of Dewares for a taste. I have a Friend in NS Canada that sends me that Delious Coffee. All is well I took no offense. Thanks Aidan
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