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[steve_holmes_11]

Mind the gap Chaps.


Very handy if Jerry takes refuge on the first floor.
Or for going "Hull down" behind a bungalow.

[fsn]

   

Heavy version of the Praying Mantis



Why don't Pendraken do a Praying Mantis? 

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

   

Heavy version of the Praying Mantis



Why don't Pendraken do a Praying Mantis? 

No NO - Dave will have one sclupted tomorrow given the odd stuff already done ! 

[sultanbev]

If you live in Colne (8 miles up road from me) you'll realise that steep drops like that are normal....

[fsn]

The Lockheed XM-808 Twister.
An 8x8 articulated armoured car with a 20mm Hispano-Suiza cannon.
The five-ton, 8x8 armoured car has two main body segments joined by a pivotal yoke. Independently suspended wheels at the front and a rear walking-beam suspension allow the Twister to keep all eight wheels on the ground even over rough terrain. The Twister had a top speed of 65mph and could reach 45mph from a standing start in 18 seconds.


Oooh! Pause the Praying Mantis Dave, I want some of these!

[fsn]

Parvesi Armstrong-Siddeley Multi-Wheel Drive Experimental Tractor.
Built in 1932, the 8x8 tractor was based on the twin axle, articulated Parvesi P4, powered by a five-cylinder radial air-cooling engine with an output of 30 hp.

No ... scrap the XM-808 ... this is very cool., 

[fsn]

Throughout The Second World War, the Allies, and British in particular, were looking at innovative mine-clearance methods for their vehicles. This one might have been too innovative. The board reads: 'GAS TURBINE (2000lb THRUST)... JET PIPE'. It is mounted on a Valentine hull.


Disappointed this isn't a jet propelled tank.

[Raider4]

Disappointed this isn't a jet propelled tank.

Not jet propelled, but it does have a couple of Mig-21 engines bolted onto a T-34:


Built by Hungarians to put out oil field fire. Search for 'Big Wind' for more info.

[fred.]

Seems an interesting idea.

Not sure what stops it from being a jet propelled tank (other than the direction the jet is pointed)

The thrust looks to be a pretty narrow jet, so would it get mines in front of the tracks? Perhaps this is why if never went into production. Or that having a fragile jet engine on the front of a tank would just get shot up (and hit by bits of exploding mine if it did work)

I suppose on the path to something that works you have to try a few experiments!

[fsn]

Not jet propelled, but it does have a couple of Mig-21 engines bolted onto a T-34:


Built by Hungarians to put out oil field fire. Search for 'Big Wind' for more info.

Obviously stolen from Thunderbirds. 

[Techno 3]

Nobby....Stop posting if you're still in hospital....You OIK !!

Hope you're getting 'there'.

All the best - Phil.

[fsn]

I am out now, thanks.

they don't keep you in if they can shift you out!

I'm OK so long as I don't laugh - so this is a great place to be. 

[Ithoriel]

Hadn't realised you were in hospital, but glad you are out.

Hope you mend quickly.

[fsn]

Thank you.

It was one of those minor things that I'd been waiting a while for. 

[paulr]

Wot Ithoriel sed

[Orcs]

Hope you fully recover soon. Nobby

It was one of those minor things that I'd been waiting a while for. 

Is that a quote from a previous lover Nobby  ?   

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Hope you are recovering okay FSN.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Well soon...

[fsn]

Original wartime caption: Tracked transporter. 7-4-1943.


Interesting transporter!

[fsn]

Troops of the 6th Royal Frontier Force Rifles, 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade, 19th Indian Infantry Division, in a Universal carrier in the village of Frisa, Province of Chieti, Italy. 14 December 1943.

What is it about Indian troops? This photo makes me want to get some Rajputs and Sikhs.