Best Tank that Never Was - Part 3!

Thanks John.

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Nice work Jesper :+1:

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Thanks for the comments, guys! Much appreciated!

Ryan, looks good from the pictures. Seems you made a good save.
When the mojo disappears from a project - it’s is time for a new project :+1:t2::slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks.

I agree, I have selected another Takom kit. Not sure it will be any easier. :face_with_spiral_eyes: Will make a post later.

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Wrapped!

Hopefully in before deadline.

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VERY nice!

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Great job Wade. Very nice.

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Hey guys, those all look great! And it looks like we have a clean sweep of finished models. Sorry I was silent but I was away at a conference this week without the laptop - only got back this afternoon. I’ll get the details off to Jim for the awards!

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Now the US Army’s M10 Booker can be used in the build!

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Seriously? They cancelled it? What a waste of R&D money. (Shades of Sgt York all over again…)

Can’t wait to see a whole squadron of them in BTTNW4…

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Just like the M8.

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“Light Tank” must be the most over thought idea in the history of the modern United States Army. It’s like a bunch of women arguing about the best way to make a cake.

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Design by committee - hardly ever works(!)

I always thought the T92 Light Tank looked interesting - 'would still love one in 1/35.

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40 tons airmobile?

Seems like the new PUMA IFV and many other already in production vehicles would have better met the mission requirements.

The T-72 & T-80 are close to the same weight as the M10 Booker.

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Yes, please!

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A Sherman tank would better meet the mission requirements!

(I am being super snarky and know the mission requirements are complicated.)

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Too funny! M4 Sherman w/105 has it covered w/new radio, laser range finder, gps & thermal sights…wink.

That whole contract bit that only the manufacturer of the vehicle had the right to do maintenance and repair the vehicle was a level of unnecessary idiocy that’s beyond belief :flushed_face:.

If the US Army buys it, the Army should be able to maintain and service the vehicle.

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I just found this, in a moment of sheer idleness and casual Googling; it’s in 1/72 but we can but hope:

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I had the exact same reaction. The entire chain of government employed people in on that decision should be fired. Instead, they will be promoted!

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How about the using the Stryker MGS? Drive them off the back of a 130 and get to work.
The MGS is another failed program. I know it wasn’t the best but they could have spent more money in redesigning the turret.

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