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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:52 PM
Hard to say, as tanks aren't what you would call beautiful vehicles.

But, ok, I'll play your little game. Tongue [:P]

Purely in terms of looks, I'd have to say either the Abrams or the Swedish 103-C. For WWII, the Jagdpanther is an elegant vehicle.

You didn't ask, but tanks represent military forces, and so I would consider them to be a little too politically controversial for the office. (This is assuming "the office" means an office at a company, not your private office at your house. If I'm wrong, don't bother reading the rest of this!)

I work at a Japanese bank, and so anything from WWII is completely out -- Allied stuff, of course, but also Axis stuff, as the Japanese are deeply ashamed of, and have repudiated, their fascist past. Not because I am afraid of getting in trouble, mind you, but out of respect for the feelings of my co-workers.

I have a good friend who is Palestinian, and she has some pretty bad memories of Israeli military vehicles. I won't get into details, other than to say that she doesn't live in her homeland any more. She was driven out, as were so many others, by the impossiblity of living anything approaching a normal life in her homeland. I wonder how someone like her would feel if they walked into your office and saw an Israeli tank there.

Hey, I know you are just interested in military history and hardware. The other guys here know the same thing. But the folks in the office might not know that. Not meaning to bud into your private decisions or to ruin your fun project, but just offering this as food for thought. Tanks are built to kill people, and they often do just that. You never know who may have stared down the muzzle of the real thing you've got a model of on your desk, when she was a nine-year-old girl.
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Posted by cplchilly on Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:22 PM
Hands down for me is the stug 3 with the jadgpanther or tiger 1 after that. What else can you say about some thing that took out over 20,000 (with the stug 4 also) tanks!
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Posted by renarts on Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:00 PM
Given your criteria, my reccomendation would be the Panzer IV.
Sex in steel. Angular in all the right places, just oozes offense and europe conquering tendencies. A diamod of German industrial design.
Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:53 PM
Ok, welcome to all the new people. Best looking tank? I think the Marder III just looks cool.
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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:10 PM
Lots of newbies to welcome: Cabar, roowalker, Rockfall, neudog, and LSyd.

Rockfall, I've always liked the Panzer III also.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 8:42 PM
for me it's the NBFZ, even though only a few were made; the multiple turrets just look neat, and it's sleek.



on a similar vein, the T-35 looks pretty cool too, although the central turret needs a longer gun to look great



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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 7:00 PM
It's good to be the King... Tiger that is!
A Tiger 2 in ambush camoflauge - Here kitty, kitty, kitty.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 6:41 PM
Centurion or Leopard for me. Love the look of both of them. I have always liked the looks of the PZ III too for some reason.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 6:28 PM
I would say the Panther for the ww2 era tanks, probably the M26 for the allies. Isnt it funny how the most effective weapons are often the best looking? ie spitfire, mustang etc.
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Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:33 PM
Kingtiger and the Panther G. Flip a coin.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by wipw on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:29 PM
Welcome to the madhouse, Cabar. Nice to have you join us!
Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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Posted by roowalker on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:22 PM
Welcome!!
Its just got to be the konigstiger w. early "Porsche" turret'
best blend of curves&angles in a truly awesome presentation.
Also the Panther family,TigerI {early},& please don't laugh'
folks, but theM-103A2, USMC "Big-Boy",has a special place
in my panzer-lovin' heart!!
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  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:17 PM
i love the tiger and panther. but i am partial to tank killers(my old job in the military) give me a good ole hummer with a tow on top and i am a happy camper! lol
"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:09 PM
Cabar, Howdy! Glad you could join our little mad house...
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:08 PM
Welcome to the forums Cabar
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 4:54 PM
Without a doubt: Centurion
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  • From: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
Posted by bilbirk on Thursday, June 17, 2004 4:31 PM
My Favorite has got to be The M1A1. I spent 8 yrs with these Bigboysand I guess I am Partial
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 4:28 PM
Welcome to the forums tiger_dave It was a great site to see the Tiger running

Ive got to add the Challenger 2
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Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, June 17, 2004 3:17 PM
The M1 Abrams or the Sherman (cast hull version).

The WWII German stuff looks okay, but it's hard to get past the fact that those things tried to kill my grandfather.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:55 PM
Weii mine would be a Tiger, tiger2, panther,And lately the bread box shape of the jagdtiger. No other tank like it. I like the abrams and chally 2 as well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:45 PM
be sure to get somthing that doesn't ahve alot of small detail parts that can fall of when being moved across the desk. the model decsion is up to you.
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Posted by Tiger44 on Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:19 PM
Tiger1 Late
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  • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted by zokissima on Thursday, June 17, 2004 1:41 PM
Personally, I love the look of the T-54/55 tanks. Graceful yet edgy lines, hanging tracks. Oh yeah, does it just right for me baby Smile [:)]
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Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, June 17, 2004 1:12 PM
panther, or tiger, they just have that look that keeps you coming back.
mike
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:18 PM
For me I would have to go with the Panther or the Jagdpanther.
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Posted by wipw on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:16 PM
Welcome to the forum, Dave. Glad to see you've joined us! Be sure to ask any questions and jump in with any replies/answers!

I like the way most of the German WWII stuff looks. I also like the Sherman M4A1. New stuff, the Abrams and the Challenger are cool. But my favorite...the JadgPanther with it's sleek, low profile lines. Almost aerodynamic!!
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  • From: Tochigi, Japan
Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:09 PM
The Japanese Type 74 MBT is the best-looking tank there is, in my opinion.

Here's a pic:

Flat, low, and swooshy!
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:50 AM
For me, its whether the Tiger I or T-62
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:46 AM
apologies,,


this is the link

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/carb_free/pics/Tiger.jpg
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:42 AM
personally I think the Tiger1 is best looking,

it was so ahead of its time when launched.

this is a pic of the only real working tiger1 in the world, which I went to see a few weeks ago..

http://www.dave-stuff.freewebsitehosting.com/Tiger.jpg
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