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MarkHolloway · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

- Maple_Leaf_Eh

That XM800 sure is purdy! Looks like a Sheridan ate an M113 1/3 Lynx.

Actually, a Sheridan had sex with an M113 Lynx! Has grown up to be a Bradley.

JeffStringer · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 637

A-109E is alright in my book.

Joe_D · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

Dennis,

Here you are,

Cobbled this together at Fort McCoy WI four years ago. It was the only way I could get pictures of the top of the T95 there (The tanks were chained off and off limits to climbing). Then I realized the great shots I could take from an elevated position. I have been using it since. I am making a much better one that can accept any camera (This one is limited to my Sony) since I am upgrading but haven't been able to dedicate much time to it. Once it is completed and the bugs worked out I'll share pics and drawings with anyone interested in fabricating their own.

Joe D

Cautionary note, I almost electrocuted myself once in Kentucky Rolling Eyes

. Gotta watch those power lines. Holding a six foot sectional aluminum pole can attract lighting too I imagine Shocked

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Dennis_Smith · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 192

Thanks Joe. Thats simply ingenious!

MarkHolloway · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

Joe, you should sell these to the pavoratzzi!

TrevorLarkum · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

That's very nice! I look forward to seeing the plans.

But now I'm worried because I can't work out how it took photo's of itself... Laughing

JG300-Ascout · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

- TrevorLarkum

That's very nice! I look forward to seeing the plans.

But now I'm worried because I can't work out how it took photo's of itself...

Probably a cleverly-arrayed series of mirrors. Wink

TrevorLarkum · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

Of course, that must be it!

Joe_D · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

Pictures taken with an inexpensive Kodak Smile

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It's my "suicide" camera. I use it when I think that my camera has fair chance of being damaged, destroyed, or lost. Pictures aren't so good but it's great for taking shots of interiors when I run the chance of dropping it through an opening. I originally got it to use from my gun tub in Iraq, sometimes under the most interesting circumstances.

Joe D

HellonwheelsV100 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 15, 2007 Posts: 67

An XM800T just delivered the flag at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Dept Reserve Shootoff this past week.
I guess they must have one still in operation that they bring to events. I saw this same vehicle at the MVPA nationals in Oakland a few years ago.

HellonwheelsV100 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 15, 2007 Posts: 67

To clarify, BAE systems is who brought it out if I recall. It is not owned by the Sheriff's Office.

MarkHolloway · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Who's XM800T photo is this?

I think FMC built this and they are now owned by BAE Systems. Their plant was/is in San Jose.

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