#1: Shumshu Ha-Go restored to running condition Author: Taranov, Location: Moscow, RussiaPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:07 am ---- One of Type 95 Ha-Go light tank wrecks was rebuild to running condition vehicle. More 50% of armor plates made from scratch, new built tracks, roadwheels, gun and another small details. Used GAZ-41 engine from BRDM-1 as a new engine, modern gearbox.
Vadim Elistratov, chief of rebuild team and Ha-Go driver.
In action - reconstruction of Khalhin-Gol (Nomonhan incident) summer 1939 battle:
#2: Re: Shumshu Ha-Go restored to running condition Author: armyjunk2, Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:58 am ---- Very nicely done.
We used to have vintage tanks in the US but they went away....
#3: Re: Shumshu Ha-Go restored to running condition Author: Pzkpfw-e, Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:50 pm ---- Good restoration. Any photos of it pre-restoration?
#4: Re: Shumshu Ha-Go restored to running condition Author: TrevorLarkum, Location: Northampton, EnglandPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:26 pm ---- Good to see!
#5: Re: Shumshu Ha-Go restored to running condition Author: vagabond, Location: Constantly moving across USPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:44 pm ---- Very Cool!!
Love the photo of Vadim Elistratov - great framing!!
