M5 model research/reference

 

 

 

2nd Infantry Division M5 towing an M10 ammunition trailer near Les Moulins, Omaha Beach West Exit D-3, Normandy, 7 June 1944 

M10 trailer 

 

 

"My" M5... 

I'd like to represent these guys as accurately as possible. However I can't figure out what the Lieutenant (I think, judging by the badge on his garrison-cap) has in his hands... 

First Army shoulder patch - as seen on the Lieutenant 

 

 

 

The view 'under the hood' 

 

The M5's engine - a Continental R6572. Going to have to build one of these. Only smaller... 

Rear view of an M5, nice view of the engine compartment fan housing with the guard removed. 

Hello? What do we have here, a prototype? Interesting! (But for another time...)