Wanted: Military documentary looking for vehicles and clothing. Filmed in Hamilton

[machelko]

Anyone with m38a1 with mg mount interested in putting it in a documentary about Drew Dix and the Tet Offense Vietnam conflict. It will be filmed in Hamilton on 17,18 July. Contact me asap. Thanks
Dan Glanville aka machelko

[maple_leaf_eh]

Sorry. Mine is not roadworthy at this time.

[machelko]

Hello Fellowmen
There is a Documentary being filmed in Hamilton regarding Heroes of the Wars called Hardcore Heroes. It is a legit company producing for the military history channel. They are focusing on the Vietnam Conflict and WWII due to the recipients of the Medal of Honours. They are looking for any vehicles, and equipment that can be used for filming. The first one will be on the Drew Dix story during Vietnam and they are looking for a m38a1 with pedestal mount for mg to cruise around a building a few times while they film shooting and blowing things up. Anyone interested can contact me and I can forward on the info.
Dan Glanville - aka- machelko

[BCA]

My guess is that they really want an M151A1 (an M151A2 will pass OK but a wee bit too new for 1968 as I recall) with a pedastel mount and either a .50 BMG or an M60 - a unique cradle required for either choice - but that will depend on the blank-firing gun the armourer will be supplying. .... Brian

[charlie fitton]

Originally Posted by machelko

Hello Fellowmen
There is a Documentary being filmed in Hamilton regarding Heroes of the Wars called Hardcore Heroes. It is a legit company producing for the military history channel. They are focusing on the Vietnam Conflict and WWII due to the recipients of the Medal of Honours. They are looking for any vehicles, and equipment that can be used for filming. The first one will be on the Drew Dix story during Vietnam and they are looking for a m38a1 with pedestal mount for mg to cruise around a building a few times while they film shooting and blowing things up. Anyone interested can contact me and I can forward on the info.
Dan Glanville - aka- machelko

I have access to two (count 'email -2) M274a5 marked to usmc.....

[machelko]

Charlie, I have already talked to Bryan about his donkey. I am just waiting for confirmation about what vehicles they want. It appears, movie makers don't do enough research before they start projects. And they leave everything to the last minute and expect it to all fall into place.

[machelko]

its funny how people like us can guide them exactly to what they need but for some reason they think they know best. I would think that doing a documentary means accuracy and precision to details. They are also doing WWII documentary on Viktor Leanov shooting in Acton on 14th 15th July. They haven't decided what machinery they want there yet either but also looking for personnel to film in battle. If anyone in that area is interested in it vehicles or reenacting, here is the contact info. Talk to Jan at jwolecki@hotmail.com

[peter simundson]

You are toying with them.

Cruel Cruel Heartless

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[sapper740]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Research?
Would that be this jeep with a pedestal mounted Ma Deuce, a sprinkling of M16A1's, a thumper/bloop tube, some M1 carbines and a crate of M26's? Does it get any better for accuracy? The man himself with a well respected fellow warrior, Nago, far left with PRU team. Not showing in the first image would be a "K" gun, the icing on the cake. However, with a little digging, and voila! In the second image, complete with leather mag pouch . . . but check out the wheel gun. Not too many guys carried a twelve inch barrel Colt SAA. (aka Buntline Special) Creating the American legend? Browning, Colt, Stoner, and Carbine Williams, along with the specific jeep as shown in the photo.
Photo credits: Dix Collection.

Interesting. The Jeep in the pic is a civilian pattern which really shouldn't surprise me if it was being used by a Provincial Recon Unit which was funded by the CIA. Was the gear used by the few U.S. advisors on the PRU teams sterile and supplied by CISO or did they just supply the RTs on Prairie Fire and Daniel Boone missions? Interesting pics, thanks.

[BOBM35A2]

I agree, the jeep in the picture looks like the 1957 CJ-5 I learned to drive with. Quick look at the gas cap, dash, spare tire and tailgate.