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JimWeb · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:36 am Post subject: M56 Scorpion

Anyone got any images that show the suspension details of the M56?

sapper141 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Apr 09, 2006 Posts: 46

Jim
try these sets
www.toadmanstankpictur...om/m56.htm
svsm.org/gallery/m56?page=1

Smashy · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 112

Actually looking for some close-ups of the suspension arrangement if anyone has them.

TrevorLarkum · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

This is what I've got (no great close-ups): Preserved M56

Chris_C · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

What details are you looking for? I can get to a (decently run-down) vehicle tomorrow or this weekend if nobody has what you need.

Smashy · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 112

just views of the suspension arms front and back if you can manage it Chris?

Chris_C · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:25 am Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

It was actually pretty cramped behind the wheels. Hope this is something similar to what you needed.

Rear road wheel and idler

Swing arm looking forward

Camera is placed on the swing arm looking at the wheel hub. Tire is the blackness in the upper left.

Swing arm looking to the rear:

Front road wheel, looking forward:

Looking into the missing final drive housing:

Another swing arm, looking forward shot:

Looking up at a swingarm:

I'm not sure why the formatting of the captions has become messed up. I can't seem to fix it. Anyway, the words describe the picture below them.

Doug_Kibbey · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:39 am Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

- Chris_C

I'm not sure why the formatting of the captions has become messed up. I can't seem to fix it. Anyway, the words describe the picture below them.

Well, it isn't you, Chris. Been an ongoing issue. I've asked if there's an update or workaround that we can share.

D.

Smashy · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 112

Thanks Chris - they are excellent and just what I need.

JimWeb · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

And a thank you from me as well!

Chris_C · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

Thanks for the heads-up, Doug. And happy to help, guys. Any excuse to go see tanks. Wink

TerryStibal · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:18 am Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

Speaking from the experience of employing a former Scorpion commander, the Scorpion is anything but a tank...

JG300-Ascout · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:31 am Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

- TerryStibal

Speaking from the experience of employing a former Scorpion commander, the Scorpion is anything but a tank...

I'm sure the membership here is grateful for that clarification.

Smashy · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 112

- JimWeb

And a thank you from me as well!

Jim I'll have the suspension masters ready for you by the end of the month.

When will the 90mm gun master be ready?

bsmart · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: M56 Scorpion

- TerryStibal

Speaking from the experience of employing a former Scorpion commander, the Scorpion is anything but a tank...

That is obvious! Rolling Eyes

After all it is the Antitank (like in antichrist) designed to be used by the most antitank troops in the world AIRBORNE

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