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the_shadock

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peppergroyne/2576907203/

well this is quite a nice "Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha " reproduction, very well done, but I wonder why the guys painted that tank with German markings?

Pierre-Olivier

armyjunk2 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 1416

very strange

Neil_Baumgardner

My guess is that someone needed a German tank for this particular event - or movie? (let's hope not). They already had this repro tank available and painted it in German colors for this event? Hopefully?

Neil

Coldsteel · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 61

It was an FV432 that was rebuilt into a Type 97 for the movie "The Great Raid" and subsequently acquired by a group of re-enactors who wanted a 38T.

*shrugs* Doesn't make a huge amount of sense really since it probably looks better as a Type 97.

the_shadock

Indeed it appears that FV 432 AFVs are really the better vehicles to start with if you want a German or Japanese WW2 vehicle reproduction.
FV 432s were modified into StuGs, Tiger Is, Type 97 tanks etc.. the hull of this APC is really great to be modified.

Pierre-Olivier

JG300-Ascout

Private Snuffy's immaculately pressed trousers are at least worth an honorable mention....

west-front

Long time lurker, first time poster

The Sherman from "Great Raid" was very well done and a credit to the blokes that made it.

www.fxillusions.com.au/film-tv.html

It went to HBO for filming on " The Pacific"

Some more images of the Japanese Tanks

au.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbYJgaSANs

au.youtube.com/watch?v=V5FchouAx0E

www.geocities.com/theg...hotos.html

I've got to be honest and say I'm not a great fan of the FV432 / Type 96 / painted as a Czech 38t as I'm not sure what their intention is in terms of display and use of it.

Doug_Kibbey

- west-front

Long time lurker, first time poster

Hi West-Front, and welcome to the DG! Welcome

I looked at your links....I especially liked the "sandcat" from "Pitch Black"...and if you happen to have Claudia Blacks home number, feel free to send me that or have her PM me anytime.

piney

Doug, are you a secret Sci-Fi fan, or just appreciate lovely ladies? Smile

Shades saw her first Laughing

Piney

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

- Doug_Kibbey

I looked at your links....I especially liked the "sandcat" from "Pitch Black"...and if you happen to have Claudia Blacks home number, feel free to send me that or have her PM me anytime.

A man of exceptional taste!

AND, welcome aboard West-Front! Welcome

Doug_Kibbey

- piney

Doug, are you a secret Sci-Fi fan, or just appreciate lovely ladies? Shades saw her first

Piney

I don't know much about talent, but I know it when I see it.

west-front

Hi West-Front, and welcome to the DG

Thanks very much.

Sabot

- west-front

Long time lurker, first time poster

The Sherman from "Great Raid" was very well done and a credit to the blokes that made it.

www.fxillusions.com.au/film-tv.html

It went to HBO for filming on " The Pacific"

Some more images of the Japanese Tanks

au.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbYJgaSANs

au.youtube.com/watch?v=V5FchouAx0E

www.geocities.com/theg...hotos.html

I've got to be honest and say I'm not a great fan of the FV432 / Type 96 / painted as a Czech 38t as I'm not sure what their intention is in terms of display and use of it.

A little while ago we had photos here of someone who dressed up an automobile or SUV to look like a German halftrack. Having any sort of tracked/turreted vehicle to play the part of a 38t was probably a bit of a coup for them.

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