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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:54 pm
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Chris, is that the original paint on the Staghound? Whats the significance of "SHIRL"? I was thinking maybe its a regimental acroynm?

Neil

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You know I really don't know about the exterior paint or markings. I doubt that they are original. I went ahead and updated the page recommending not to use them as a reference.

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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:45 pm
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Well, there was a 77th Infantry Division during WWII. Here's info on it from Wikipedia:

"This division was formed from the Devon and Cornwall Division on 1st December 1941 . It remained in the United Kingdom through out the war and was converted into a reserve formation in December 1942 finally being disbanded in September 1944 ."

Bellis' Divisions of the British Army 1939-1945 backs up this info. I dont know why someone would paint it in those colors after the war. Doesnt seem particularly significant - unless there was some local or personal connection someone wanted to remember...

And now that I look at it again, "SHIRL" is apparently the name of the vehicle - there are quotation marks on either side.

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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:00 pm
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- Neil_Baumgardner

Well, there was a 77th Infantry Division during WWII. Here's info on it from Wikipedia:

"This division was formed from the Devon and Cornwall Division on 1st December 1941 . It remained in the United Kingdom through out the war and was converted into a reserve formation in December 1942 finally being disbanded in September 1944 ."

Bellis' Divisions of the British Army 1939-1945 backs up this info. I dont know why someone would paint it in those colors after the war. Doesnt seem particularly significant - unless there was some local or personal connection someone wanted to remember...

And now that I look at it again, "SHIRL" is apparently the name of the vehicle - there are quotation marks on either side.

Neil

Neil,
The 77 on the fender is not a divisional sign but has something to do with a brigade or regiment. The colored block that it is painted on is an artillery arm or service color. The 7th Armored Div. jerboa is painted on the other fender.

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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 26NOV06 I've added the following gallery: 41 pics of a T17E2 Staghound AA and I've updated the following gallery: 10 new pics added to the 6-pdr anti-tank gun gallery. Enjoy! _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 2DEC06 Added today: 31 pics to the existing Crusader Mk II gallery 34 pics of a M5 Stuart and 5 new pics to the exisiting M4A3E2 Assault Tank "Jumbo" gallery Enjoy! _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:01 am Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
So does the Jumbo have a 75mm or a 76mm gun? Chris Neel

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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
- jcneel So does the Jumbo have a 75mm or a 76mm gun? Chris Neel AFAIK, it'll have a 75mm when finished. _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:27 pm
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HI Chris! Hi Folks!

- jcneel

So does the Jumbo have a 75mm or a 76mm gun?

If I am reading the markings painted on the side, it HAD a 75 and that cannon was removed back in 1950s.

I am guessing when Littlefield picked it up, it didn't have a cannon.

Love those photos of the bogies being worked on!
Thanks Toadman!
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:48 pm
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HI Chris! Hi Folks!

- jcneel

So does the Jumbo have a 75mm or a 76mm gun?

If I am reading the markings painted on the side, it HAD a 75 and that cannon was removed back in 1950s.

I am guessing when Littlefield picked it up, it didn't have a cannon.

I'll confirm this Saturday. There had been a barrel mounted before the restoration started but I'm not sure if was attached to anything.

Love those photos of the bogies being worked on!
Thanks Toadman!
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You're quite welcome! They're going to be quite useful for model detailing.

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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 16DEC06 13 new pics of the Littlefield Panther 44 new pics of a Achilles IIC and 136 new pics of a M26A1 Pershing The Pershing pics are in higher res. than I usually use so may take a bit longer to download. _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
At last! Thanks Chris! More pictures of the Panther Any news on the engine? Cheers, Rik _________________ Frustra Nate Vive Devincere

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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
- Rikard_Hufschmied At last! Thanks Chris! More pictures of the Panther Any news on the engine? Cheers, Rik They're still working on it but need some good carburetors to really get things moving along. _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 5JAN07 31 new pics of the Crusader Mk II and 5 new pics of the 2-pdr Mk II ATG Enjoy! _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 14JAN07 Hello everyone, I've added the following galleries to my site today: 173 pics of a T-54 69 pics of a M59 APC and 109 pics of a M53/59 Twin 30mm SPAAG Enjoy! _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:54 am Post subject: Re: New photos @ Toadman's Tank Pictures
UPDATE 05FEB07 27 pics of a Type 95 Ha-Go 69 pics of a Type 97 Tankette and 25 pics of a 75mm Pack Howitzer M1A1 and Carriage M8 Enjoy! _________________ Chris "toadman" Hughes www.toadmanstankpictures.com www.cafepress.com/toad...ksandstuff

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