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Posted by RBaer on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:52 PM

It's probably one of the better movies I've ever seen that features a tank as the main "prop", plus it's an ex-Israeli example as well.

I think I bought the DVD at a "Movie Trading Company" store here in Dallas.

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:58 PM

I picked up the Beast for cheap years ago on DVD. Watched it most recently with a buddy of mine after he come home from there with a tour in SF. He loved it- he was all into the tribal aspect of it as he had worked alot with them and really seemed to have learned alot about them and respected them.

 

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Posted by armornut on Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:28 PM

wow " The Beast "  i haven't seen that movie in years, looked everywhere i can think of but have never found it,  my search continues. awesome insperation for a red dio.

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Posted by RBaer on Friday, October 4, 2013 1:41 PM

The plot outline sounds a little on the "Hollywood-ish" side, but at least they're using a tank that's pretty close to being historically accurate.

I'll probably go see it, than come home and watch "The Beast" or "Kelly's Heroes" to put it all in perspective.

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Posted by MECHTECH on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 5:20 PM

I thought that looked like Brad Pitt  (with the long boots) and Michael Pena beneath him. Hope it is better that 'Inglorious Basterds'.

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Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:18 PM

If it's a movie, it's not a reference. It might be an inspiration to create a diorama or to provide a paint scheme, but it's not a reference any more that a model is a reference. Original sources and archival footage and photos are primary references. History books that use those references are secondary references. Anything else, including memoirs, should be taken with as big a grain of salt as you choose. Anything on the History/Discovery channels should be considered as having only a coincidental relationship to reality, And most of the internet is even worse.

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 2:12 PM

Looks interesting, I'll see what you guys have to say about it when it comes out.

BTW: Picked up the South Korean movies 'TaeGukGi' (Brotherhood of War) and 'My Way'. Very good movies of the Korean view of the Korean War and World War II - plus lots of scenes that would make great ideas for modeling.

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Posted by garzonh on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:51 PM

Dont worry my friend.

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Posted by T26E4 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:45 PM

hmmmmm... I stand corrected!  I agree with you on many of those. I was too harsh.  I just have "Pearl Harbor" in my mind's eye.... yeech.

 

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Posted by garzonh on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:40 PM

Mmmm...

Band of brothers?

Saving Private Ryan?

The Pianist?

Katyn?

A bridge too far?

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Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:38 PM

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Posted by T26E4 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:20 PM

Here's a larger picture

 

Not a model.  It's an M4A2 HVSS used in the filming.  Plus note the tiny tab beneath the butterfly handles of the .50cal MG.  No 1/35 version has ever included that part (it's called the backplate latch).

Will it become a good "historical" reference?

Ummmm--- thinking of the hundreds of WW2 movies made, name 3 that would reach this bar.  While I'd likely go see "Fury", I'm not holding my breath.

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Is it a scale model?
Posted by garzonh on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:04 PM

Wow, wouldn't this be a great diorama setting.

At first I thought it was a model...

But is a photo of new movie called "Fury",

We cant' miss out that one out guys!!.

Will it become a good "historical" reference?

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