Mrs. History PhD's foray into FOW Vietnam

Unable to contain her giddy anticipation even one day longer (i.e. until her actual birthday), Mrs. History PhD pleaded and wheedled me into handing over her birthday gift a night early. 

After much excited chattering in Thai, the gift was duly unwrapped and was pronounced an unqualified success! 

I thought I had better choose something with a minimum of assembly required. What better than an M577?

Now begins her research phase. I was informed that she'll give me a list of any paints we don't have (with about 150 here already, I think it unlikely that there is going to be much on her list), as well as letting me know that I need to get some appropriate decals. Always the planner, is the Missus. 

She's also asked me to dip into my photo collection for some M577 photos that I'm positive were taken in Vietnam. No reason all of you shouldn't share with her, so here we go:

And finally, an ARVN M577 (which there weren't many of):

She's already noticed that she has the option to go with an mobile command post or a field ambulance. We'll see which she chooses. More when her project is completed!