WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TANK OF ALL TIME!

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 5, 2003 2:53 AM

I have to go with the Tiger 1! They struck fear in the hearts of all opposing (sp) tankers. I don't think that our infantry was very fond of them. Having read some of the stories from German tankers I am a true fan.
BlackBart

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 3, 2003 8:11 PM

my favorite tank of all time is a tiger

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gnsnow

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January 2003
From: Denton, TX

Posted by gnsnow on Thursday, April 3, 2003 4:24 PM

Undoubtedly, the M1 Abrams. I have never built a model of one, I have no books dedicated to it, but it is still my favorite. I still choose to build German WWI and WWII tanks.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 7:37 PM

As a former tanker it will have to be the M1 for me. I have served on M1s, M1A1s, M1A1HAs and M1A2s.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 7:28 PM

i have two tanks cant make up my mind so they both get my vote they are the king tiger and the m1 abrams

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 4:12 PM

THE MARK I MOTHER OF WORLD WAR ONE,EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS SLOW ,SHE WAS GRACEFULL, NOTHING LIKE THE BIG MONSTERS OF TODAY ''WITH EVERYTHING COMPUTERIZED", THE CREW REALLY HAD TO COUNT ON EACH OTHER,

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:48 PM

I always liked the tanks like the Soviet T-35 Heavy. Something about all the turrets, like a battleship on land.

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, March 29, 2003 7:51 PM

I'm rather fond of the M1A1 Abrams in all its incarnations. It's an impressive beastie! :) -Ed

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:59 AM

Favorite SP, huh..? I do like the Marder III, because of its ungainnyness (is that a word?), but I think my favorite series would be the Su-76 /-100/-122, very closely followed by the Su-152... Mean looking machines...

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:49 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by andy m

Why should I make a pole for favorite tank destroyer when i asked about your favorite tank of (of any kind) all time.

Because a tank destroyer is not a tank. And I wasn't asking YOU specifically, it was a general statement meant to incite a bit of interest. Tongue [:P]

LMAO

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tango35

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February 2003
From: Steinwedel, Lower Saxony,Germany

Posted by tango35 on Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:00 AM

It depends on the era. For WW 2 of course the Panther and Tiger with their derivatives followed by the Shermans, later i would choose for the M 60 and for nowadays of course the world best Tank - German Leopard 2 A 5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
56 tons of full packed firepwoer and protection and for the enmy 56 tons of fear and danger.

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gulfstream5

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom

Posted by gulfstream5 on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 2:14 PM

How about the mighty Centurion, gun - perfect, looks - perfect, used from the 1940's to today.
Also german leopards 1 and 2's look very purposefull.
Pete

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 10:36 AM

The A1 Abram hands dowm.

-Nate

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 10:28 AM

Definitely the Panther. It just looks right.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 11:08 AM

Leopard 1A2, I've spent a few time on it and after 20+ years I'm still in love with it!!!

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, March 24, 2003 9:06 PM

Um...the Mk III !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 24, 2003 8:35 PM

My favorite tank of all time is the Israeli merkava 3. Being an ex 19delta cav scout I have seen just about everything out there. But some country is alway's developing something new and more lethal than the last. And Israel can hold it's own in the middle east pretty well. Also I have recently came across a Puma by legend's, it's an all resin kit and is an excellent casting. when I finish I'll post it on this sight. thank you and support our troop's overseas.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 24, 2003 2:16 PM

Why should I make a pole for favorite tank destroyer when i asked about your favorite tank of (of any kind) all time.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, March 23, 2003 11:46 PM

I rather like the Panther. Doesn't matter what version, I just like Panthers. I got to crawl around on one of these in Canada a few years back and that experience just reinforced my fascination with this beast.

How about a poll for favorite Tank Destroyer? My vote would be the Hetzer.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 23, 2003 11:15 PM

Favorite tank/s... well, I'll go for M1A1 and the later variant. Why? It has been combat proven. For me it is the toughest tank in the world. Though, I would like to see T-90S+ and T-84(with Sthora and Arena APS, wonder if they perform well under battle condition) both in kit and battle. I own several M1 kit under various makes and designations. Boy I like them all. For WW II, I prefer Panther (any Panther).

Fancy this, say M1A1 confronts T-84, who will win.

Khairuddin,
Malaysia

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 23, 2003 10:44 PM

M1A1 with the track width mine plough. It looks like a refugee from a scifi movie.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 23, 2003 9:06 PM

I just wanted to say something about the last post. While I agree that the M1A1 is great tank, perhaps the best ever put into service, I must respectfully disagree with the statement that it has lasted the longest in service. The T34 was first seen in 1940 and is probably still used in the armies of a few small countries today. That’s over 60 YEARS!!!!!!!! It was the first main battle tank to incorporate sloped armor, and at the time had a devastating 76mm gun. The equivalent german Pz III had a 5cm gun, and could scarcely penetrate the T34s armor at 100 yards!!!

Is the T34 my favorite tank? Well… I guess its one of my favorites. Others include the Pz III, and the Pz IV

Oh yah, I also saw on the news during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990’s, a vehicle based on a sherman chassie!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 23, 2003 5:44 PM

Its hard to believe but the M1A1 will go down in history as the Main Battle Battle Tank that lastest the longest in service. Designed in the 70's Introduced in the 80's and used now in the 00's with no replacement in sight. It will go down in history. I have a soft spot for the M3 Lee and Grant-but compared to the M1A1 Abrams they were only used for a few years to months-same for the Sherman.Soft spot too for the M60A3 TTS -whatever happened to the Tamiya kit. I wanted to build one-but it sure disappeared ! Great magazine Fine Scale. BH

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:23 PM

Sorry you all I think everyone forgets the three tanks that make modern US armor what it should be . The M1A1 abrams, the M2/M3 A2 variety Bradley calvary fighting vehicle , and The M 88 tank recovery vehicle. Being a scout in the Us Army , I have grown to love the Bradley. After seeing the power of the Abrams ( and the accuracy) I am glad they are on my side.But having sevred on an M 88 also leaves a soft spot in my heart (and some rattled teeth!) for the recovery vehicle

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Moses

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February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Monday, March 17, 2003 9:44 PM

It is definately Tamiya's Tiger 1 variations. Whether it be Early, Mid or Late. I can build those kits over and over again, and never get bored.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 17, 2003 2:25 PM

I was going to get a radio controled tiger 1
but I dont know if I want get one?

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, March 16, 2003 7:50 PM

Wait, wait! I forgot!
As far as looks go, my favorite is the JSDF Type 74 tank. Slinky flat, cast turret, and that no-return-roller sag that we all love. Plus, it's the only tank I've ever ridden in. The local JSDF base holds an open house once a year, putting all their gear on display and even putting on a "battle simulation" armor attack complete with Cobra support. Then ya get to ride in everything. Except the choppers. Still, pretty sweet.
And if your a pacisfist, ya gotta love the JSDF tanks. Never fired a shot in anger. Except at Godzilla.
Well, that was usually a Chaffee, Sherman, or Type 61, actually.
I could go on...

~Brian

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Drakenfyre

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March 2003
From: NC

Posted by Drakenfyre on Sunday, March 16, 2003 7:36 PM

My favorite is the Sherman family. It was such a versitile machine. Tops though is the M4A3E8, the Cadillac of Shermans.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 16, 2003 6:24 PM

My other favorite is the tiger

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:17 PM

Jagdpanther what an awesome hunk of machinery that was. That thick nasty front slope that would richocett almost anything off it backed by the long 88 (same as on Tiger II) and the drivetrain of the Panther. Ask Uwe Feist...had an opportunity to meet him once his favorite as well... and he commanded several types including Tigers

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