Saving Pvt. Ryan tanks

Apr 02, 2005 4 Replies

A buddy asked me the following question, and I did not know the answer. Near the end, on the bridge, are some tanks - what are they? The top looks like Tiger type, but the tracks and drive are not correct.


It was a "kit-bashing" (though, pretty good, in my opinion). The lower hull, suspension, drive-train, etc was a T-34. The upper hull, and most of the rest of the exterior, was built to look like a Tiger. For the most part, I feel, they did a great job.

You are quite correct. It's at the Bovington tank museum and it is in running order. It's a bit battered on the rear exhausts, but it is the real deal.

Spudgun

You can read all about the Bovington Tiger here

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Cheers,

Nigel

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