Army "Monster truck"

jeff

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December 2005
From: Germany

Army "Monster truck"

Posted by jeff on Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:41 AM

I had the good fortune today to visit the Marshall Museum in Overloon, Netherlands with my son. Not a great deal of armor, but hundreds of other military vehicles, mostly US, and all in excellent condition. Thought I'd share our favorite with you. Unfortunately, I was a little rushed and didn't get its nomenclature, but I've never seen anything like it. Sorry for the dark pics, my camera flash is weak -

My 6-yr old is standing in front for scale. Under the body (hull?) in the second pic to the right of my son are the two tunnels for the propellers. I think the placard said these things were from the 1960s and were used in Vietnam. The open covers line both sides and house the engines.

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White_R34

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October 2007

Posted by White_R34 on Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:00 PM

Cool amphibious vehicle for troops, my be some one here has see this thing an can tell all of us what it's called. As for your pic mmmm do you have a photo shop program as a part of your up loading from your camera. if so you can click on the edit then click on enhance (to make your image clear. But if your use-ing a point and shoot and not digital that's the best your going to get. Still I like it. YES Truly a Army "Monster truck"

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IanIsBored2000

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August 2006
From: The Green "Mountains", Vermont

Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:34 PM

Hey Jeff, I saw a picture of one of those a while ago too, and didn't dare ask what it was called, since I figured once I knew I would just HAVE to build one, and my guess is it's either not made in 1/35, or some incredibly pricy resin kit. Any ways, I photoshoppped your picture a little bit, should be a bit easier to see now, hope you don't mind.

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waynec

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April 2006
From: Denver, Colorado

Posted by waynec on Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:51 PM

looks like a us army LARC-60 / LARC-LX / BARC

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:59 PM

Yes, it is a LARC-60 (Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo). It was used by the US Army to transport troops, supplies, and equipment from ship to over the shore.

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Luftwoller

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February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Sunday, October 21, 2007 1:34 PM

Sure is a whopper.

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the doog

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January 2007

Posted by the doog on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:11 AM

I was to Overloon in 2000 or so--that place rocked! Lots of cool things to see! From there I went up to Nimegen, and then up Hell's Highway to Arnhem Bridge and Oosterbeek. What a cool trip that was!

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IA Novice

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January 2007
From: Iowa

Posted by IA Novice on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:38 PM

If that is the "light" version, I'd hate to see the heavy one!

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:46 PM

It is a Lighter, not light. It comes from an old nautical term.

"A Lighter is a barge-type vessel used to carry cargo between shore and cargo ship. While the terms barge and lighter are used interchangeably, a barge usually refers to a vessel used for a long haul, while a lighter is used for a short haul." Maritime Terms and Definitions

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telsono

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July 2006
From: San Francisco, CA

Posted by telsono on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:57 PM

Arty;

Add to your definition that a lighter is usually self propelled while a barge isn't.

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IA Novice

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January 2007
From: Iowa

Posted by IA Novice on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:39 PM

Gino,

I've learned to expect you to have a wealth of knowledge on just about anything with a set of tracks and a gun on it, but must you also have command of the nautical dictionary as well, jeesh.