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.