This post is interesting WWII history stuff and getting to know those old war horses...really neat.
Seeing that this top WWII German tank commander also enjoys model tanks is fascinating in its own right.
I also know that many of those elderly WWII gentlemen still have the
stuff in them.
My 88 year old father in law, a WWII Rainbow Division combat vet; met up with their host; the WWII German combat unit counter parts they fought in Germany and Bavaria; for a reunion recently.
After a few beers both groups of gray and distinguished, but very old men, couldn't wait to kill each other again. Good thing both sides had their wives with them to rein them all in.
No, I still have the Pershing and will probably weather it after the summer, but waiting for
pattoncommander to tell me how to make appropriate tie downs for ammo cans. If you need a Pershing email me for more info. It is a stock build with some turret reliability tweaks and runs good.
Haven't had anything to say at rcu, no real Tamiya rc tank building activity on my part, plus rcu keeps emailing in
Mid Western Anglo Chinese speak and telling me their site is just for HL tanks now days.
And I email back and let okie boy moderator know I love HL tanks, I give them to my 120 pound bluetick coonhound for chew toys on his birthday. The dog answers to Custer, in honor of the 7th Cav officer who had a terminal day at the Little Big Horn.
The best, John
