Touring the last T28 / T95 heavy tank before the big move at NACC Ft. Benning (https://youtu.be/chrC5DRe10g)
Known to all in WoT (and apparently WT) as the DOOM TURTLE
What an awesome machine! :o Even if it does only do 8 mph....
Does anyone do a model kit of it?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 27, 2020, 07:59:29 AM
What an awesome machine! :o Even if it does only do 8 mph....
Does anyone do a model kit of it?
According to Scalemates, Dragon in 1:35th Link (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/dragon-6750-t28--157876)
(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/8/7/6/157876-11681-12-pristine.jpg)
And a repop (as a T95)
(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/6/5/7/1012657-27578-93-pristine.jpg)
I assume that this mighty device has a lot in common with the Tortoise heavy assault tank (A39), as noted on Wikipaedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoise_heavy_assault_tank (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoise_heavy_assault_tank)
Quote from: Rheged on October 27, 2020, 12:46:44 PM
I assume that this mighty device has a lot in common with the Tortoise heavy assault tank (A39), as noted on Wikipaedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoise_heavy_assault_tank (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoise_heavy_assault_tank)
That it does. And same purpose- blow a hole into the Siegfried Line, fall back and let the "lighter" forces exploit said gap.
Towing the outer suspension assemblies.
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-KwXx9Gigmjc%2FUKYBV1g7zvI%2FAAAAAAAAGX4%2FyvoQCb74qz4%2Fs1600%2FT-28%2BSuper%2BHeavy%2B007.jpg&hash=8d25bb11174ef1496a029f9a6ae83ae0d3e70100)
Interior!
Crew positions and interior features of the last T28 / T95 American superheavy tank (https://youtu.be/-RYEQitY_8E)
And apparently between the last video and this, the NACC attached the outer suspension assemblies
Quote from: scooter on October 30, 2020, 06:03:49 PM
Interior!
Crew positions and interior features of the last T28 / T95 American superheavy tank (https://youtu.be/-RYEQitY_8E)
And apparently between the last video and this, the NACC attached the outer suspension assemblies
Here's some still pics of attaching the outer track assemblies from Sofi's Twitter feed. They used two M88A2 recovery vehicles to do the job.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Elazmu7X0AMiuIH?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElcPIKaXgAABLRM?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElcPI3eXgAI41V_?format=jpg&name=large)
Sofilein's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SofiGaming
Also worth watching her European alter ego, Rita Sobral:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RitaGamer
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitaGamer
Quote from: Weaver on October 30, 2020, 08:45:19 PM
Here's some still pics of attaching the outer track assemblies from Sofi's Twitter feed. They used two M88A2 recovery vehicles to do the job.
Only because the T28 was
sans engine & gearbox, it's supposed to be able to drop the units off, then drive up on either side to attach them. :thumbsup:.
Quote from: Weaver on October 30, 2020, 08:45:19 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElcPI3eXgAI41V_?format=jpg&name=large)
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2020, 04:08:33 AM
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
An essential item of that MONSTER'S tool kit I imagine. :o
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 31, 2020, 07:04:35 AM
Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2020, 04:08:33 AM
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
An essential item of that MONSTER'S tool kit I imagine. :o
He looks in a slightly precarious position while swinging that hammer
I'm sure he has carried out a full Job Safety Analysis and written a Safe Work Method Statement.
The bloke in the black jacket is the WH&S advisor who has made sure he is nice and close so he gets an eyeful (literally).
Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2020, 04:08:33 AM
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
It is funny how when your only tool is a sledgehammer, all problems resemble, well drivable things. I present to you, the Irishman's Screwdriver... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: rickshaw on November 01, 2020, 06:12:57 AM
Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2020, 04:08:33 AM
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
It is funny how when your only tool is a sledgehammer, all problems resemble, well drivable things. I present to you, the Irishman's Screwdriver... :thumbsup
Spent the weekend with a mate who repairs Land Rovers for a living. He described his sledgehammer as an essential Landie tool!
Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2020, 04:08:33 AM
Quote from: Weaver on October 30, 2020, 08:45:19 PM
Nice to see a man skilled in the use of a 14 1/2 lb micro adjuster.
Indeed. The gentle art of Percussive Maintenance will never die, though it might get dented a little...