Curator Q&A #20: Waterproofing a Sherman

Curator Q&A #20: Waterproofing a Sherman | The Tank Museum

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4 жыл бұрын

In his latest Q&A, Curator David Willey discusses how to waterproof a Sherman DD, what you'd see through the scope of a tank, the camo scheme used in Malta, and much, much more!
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@lycossurfer8851 4 жыл бұрын

The dog is actually the script writer & is making sure the human doesn't mess up things😁

@PsychoDad89 4 жыл бұрын

These Q&A s wouldn't be complete without the ball throwing

@Trev794 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that and the clap at the beginning

@chrisneedham5803 4 жыл бұрын

Someday all programmes will be made this way

@slartybartfarst55 4 жыл бұрын

@Headshot David learn from PewDiePie? No! HE should learn from David!

@BoneyBobsTreasure 4 жыл бұрын

Dear David, I heard your comment about gurgling tea noises annoying some people and hoped to be helpful with an observation? So, yes, I noticed you drinking your tea then I used my eyes and realised we are effectively listening with our ears pressed against your chest because you are wearing a microphone right there. We could hardy expect you to talk for an hour in the heat without a drink of some sort, could we? So I will repeat what a servant said to a complaining Duchess in my hearing thirty years ago "Well madam as we know, those that matter never mind these things, and those that mind, well they never matter". I suggest you continue to drink your tea and provide your authoritative, ceaseless and apparently unrehearsed broadcasts for which we are grateful. I have spent this year recovering from a cancer and you have relentlessly cheered me up. Thank you, David Thompson

@bullettube9863 4 жыл бұрын

Booney Bob: Here's hoping your recovery is permanent! That refrain of "those that mind don't matter" comes from a noted socialite. “Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter” was Baruch’s] often-quoted response to Igor Cassini (a popular society columnist for the New York Journal American) when asked how he handled the seating arrangements for all those who attended his dinner parties. I read this on Michael Josephson's website.

@christopherjones929 3 жыл бұрын

I hope your recovery has continued mate. Happy new year.

@PeterDavid7KQ201 4 жыл бұрын

Good boy Finn doing his job

@Ian343Sco 4 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned selling sights as stickers I was thinking they would be great as transparent coasters.

@petethebastard 3 жыл бұрын

Mugs, t-shirts, stickers, coasters, postcards...

@Sim.Crawford 4 жыл бұрын

I too hate it when I've put my tank sights back into the loft when required.

@thomasborgsmidt9801 4 жыл бұрын

No matter what: Finn is having a great time with that tail wagging. Really those Q&A are a team effort. I understand why You can't have a Great Dane - he'll probably pick up a tank.

@williamswenson5315 4 жыл бұрын

But only a Border Collie could herd them.

@dougjb7848 4 жыл бұрын

Who’s gonna throw it???

@cogidubnus1953 4 жыл бұрын

Some friends of ours had a pair of very large Irish Wolfhounds...the only folk I knew with dogs muddy footprints above their sitting room door...

@williamswenson5315 4 жыл бұрын

@@dougjb7848 High explosives should suffice.

@williamswenson5315 4 жыл бұрын

@@cogidubnus1953 OK, that's just scary.

@PhilippReuters 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq Advisers: You know, you could occasionaly advertise your merch in your videos Tank Museum: Hold my luke warm I (Heart)Tanks mug!

@montysmypython6781 4 жыл бұрын

My Uncles Dad was a tanker in the 6th Guards Tank Brigade. I was looking up some of the pictures of them and found one with 3rd Scots Guards capturing a U-Boat (The commander was even wearing the U boat commanders hat) but what was odd was that the Churchill had a 30 cal attached on the roof. My question would be how often was it for tank crews to add extra weapons onto a tank and also what was the higher up's opinion on it? Keep up the great work p.s Just bought myself the Churchill Haynes Manual from the shop to go with my David Flecher Churchill book!

@mattshannon9919 4 жыл бұрын

Another Canadian here, I ordered two copies of the panther manual (one for my father). Even with the exchange and shipping prices were good, and I’m happy to support the museum a little.

@jerry2357 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a coincidence that this video just appeared in my feed, because I was thinking about you: the book of the translation of “Tigerfibel” that I ordered from your shop arrived through my letter box this morning.

@knutzzl 4 жыл бұрын

Finn is back!

@cobra5087 4 жыл бұрын

The man, the myth, the legend. David Willey! Excellent intro and the clap has become infamous. You can not stop now.

@TheFreaker86 4 жыл бұрын

From week to week I am waiting for that clap at the start of the video, and the video itself of course. Thank you very much indeed for the video!

@speedythree 4 жыл бұрын

@23:20 Canada was supposed to replace it's Leopard 1's with M1128 Mobile Gun Systems (a 105 mm tank cannon on a Stryker); problems with that vehicle and our involvement in Afghanistan ended that idea! In 2006, a squadron from the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) were deployed to Afghanistan; among the different vehicles included in that deployment were 15 Canadian Leopard C2's (originally Leopard 1A3's fitted with second-hand German 1A5 turrets that were subsequently uparmoured.) These proved to be so successful (even with their age and their hot climate shortcomings) that the decisions were made to replace them in theater with 20 "borrowed" German Leopard 2A6M's and to acquire more Leopard 2's for the Canadian Armed Forces. To date, Canada has acquired 20 Leopard 2A6M CAN's, 20 2A4M CAN's and 42 2A4+'s; Canada has also acquired 12 Leopard 2-based ARV's and 18 AEV's (and assorted vehicles for spares.) Thank you, Der Große Deutsche Panzer Schlussverkauf (the Great German Tank Fire Sale)!

@skodbolle 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Went to the shop and bought my son a plush toy Sherman (I tell my wife it's for him anyway) and left a 10% donation for all the great entertainment you guys provide, cheers from Carsten in Denmark

@philsosshep4834 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David I didn't think you guys had time to read the comments so I was very surprised when my comment came up in your tank chat and yes it was his best day ever. So again I can't praise you and the staff anymore for a Fantastic day well done

@WildBillCox13 4 жыл бұрын

In the USN we call those locking pins "dogs". As in "dogging a hatch."

@JohnyG29 4 жыл бұрын

Dogging means something very different in the UK 😂

@DazBull26 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnyG29 lmao

@alexs5744 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnyG29 Like raw dogging.

@EconomicsMate1 4 жыл бұрын

Water proofing a Sherman Tank With FLEX TAPE!

@brealistic3542 4 жыл бұрын

I would rather swim naked with crocodiles than drive a DD tank in the ocean !!

@skodbolle 4 жыл бұрын

Only if it has a lot of damage!!

@samuelbhend2521 4 жыл бұрын

ducks swim quite easily, so just use duck tape....

@thegeneralissimo470 4 жыл бұрын

TO SHOW YOU THE POWER OF FLEX TAPE. I CUT THIS GERMAN LINE IN HALF!

@EconomicsMate1 4 жыл бұрын

@@thegeneralissimo470 hahaha

@chrishewitt4220 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, DW... haven't read a Victor in years. Soon as you mentioned it, I immediately saw Alf Tupper, tough of the track! LOL took me right back to my early years.

@notsomalicious4435 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative as always, looking forward to visiting the museum in September!

@dragonsword7370 4 жыл бұрын

For the yellow star question... i know that on D-day alot of jeeps and trucks had used a Yellow paint because the yellow was a chemical activater of chemical weapons were used in the area. As driving along if the star changed color you in for a rough time. These were scraped or painted over later as the chance of gas attacks by the Germans were negligible. I heard this after a south German renovated his garage and found the ceiling was plated with old jeep hoods from the local junk yard after the war. Some yellow stars were there and the vehicle codes turned up both its d-day usage but also the chemical warning paints.

@AlisonFort 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again David (and Finn)

@johnfrench1239 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are hugely appreciated - thank you

@andrewmacdonald5158 4 жыл бұрын

Love the question and answers, going to have to visit the museum.😊

@ammanche65 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man thank you for your passion ❤

@Mark-fw8pd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Another most enjoyable Q&A. And, more to tempt the wallet.

@slartybartfarst55 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for an excellent Video!

@billevans7936 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome....Hello Finn....another fine episode.....

@markedwards158 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Fin.

@anthroderick5383 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you'd like to know that watching your Q&A will be one of the best memories I'll keep from 2020. Thank you very much.

@michaelnaven213 4 жыл бұрын

Great discussion and great dog. Thanks for my Finn time.

@Blueboy0316 4 жыл бұрын

That voice, very soothing and comforting. ASMR sleep assistance.

@neiloflongbeck5705 4 жыл бұрын

The Victor - good choice.

@geralddrake3002 4 жыл бұрын

Got the books I ordered yesterday, I was surprised how quickly they arrived.

@CthulhuInc 4 жыл бұрын

thanks again for another great video, David! i, for one, don't mind hearing you "glug" - it just reminds me to stay hydrated, as well ;) loved your comment about not wanting finn to eat apples - i can see where that's going to lead haha!

@stevebettany8778 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you keeping things rolling in the garden. You shouldn’t have mentioned the falling apple though now someone will complain about the distraction.

@growlers90 4 жыл бұрын

Just received my parcel of goodies inspired by The Curator`s recommendations from the museum shop;very happy. Mr Willey please do not start recommending double glazing because I have just had all mine done but with your style of presentation I am sure you could convince me to do it again!!!! Wonderful output from Bovington I really hope the Boffins who dish out honours are paying attention to your sterling efforts over this period. Imagine turning up at the palace in your Dingo !!!!

@01ZombieMoses10 4 жыл бұрын

The panzerfaust is the weapon of an army that is keenly aware it is being *inundated* in hostile tanks and cannot in any way guarantee that it will have its own armor available to counter them in a given combat zone.

@johan21mp 4 жыл бұрын

David, thank you for another great tank chats. Give my regards to Finn too. My question is as follows: Why did the British Tank Regiment decide to re-equip the 11th armoured division and 29th Armoured Brigades with Comets, from Sherman in December '44? It seems counter-intuitive to suddenly give them a vastly different tank, over upgrading a different brigade of Challengers.

@rogerbond7811 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you David a lovely area to add a couple days to a museum visit, including a good steam railway.

@stevebettany8778 4 жыл бұрын

Roger Bond we visited Lawrence of Arabia’s grave last time we visited it’s a magical walk and a lovely resting place.

@steve1315 4 жыл бұрын

We stopped at a great hotel ten minutes away , great day was had.

@CheshireTomcat68 4 жыл бұрын

Warlord was the comic to have and the quarter size Commando too!

@bcluett1697 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, salesmanship isn't shilling. You're not trying to play up people just offering merchandise honestly. I think it lost it's meaning someplace.

@AdamMann3D 4 жыл бұрын

Making selling their giftshop merch a huge part of these videos is shilling. Making solid videos will lead to views, interaction, and inevitability sales of merch, but without looking desperate. A good David Fletcher talk makes me want to go support their museum. Being shown what to buy on a video makes me roll my eyes and click away.

@bcluett1697 4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamMann3D I disagree. Here in Canada at least, shilling has a disingenuous connotation along the lines of promoting products you don't actually believe in. I think they sell stuff they feel the viewers and visitors will actually enjoy.

@gwtpictgwtpict4214 4 жыл бұрын

@@bcluett1697 I agree with your definition of shilling, I also don't think the Tank Museum are guilty of it.

@billd.iniowa2263 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx for answering my question David. The transparent gun sights for windshields is a brilliant idea! What tank fan wouldn't want that!? I can see distracted driving accidents on the rise even as we speak. Try explaining THAT to your insurance agent. lol Hope you get some cooler weather soon. :-)

@tlw4237 4 жыл бұрын

One of the original series Star Trek phasers would be better - hit anything with one of those and it just disappeared.

@antmerritt 4 жыл бұрын

Apples! Omg it’s been a journey, first the bushes behind get more fuller with leaves, then the grass shot up and everything was so green! Now it’s brown grass and apples falling! Unreal! What will happen when the weather turns?!! The director has the right idea filming indoors!🤣😂👍👊

@thevitaminp 4 жыл бұрын

Soporific! First class word usage.

@pmwalt22 4 жыл бұрын

Your message on the grave site of Trooper Rose really resonated with me, thanks for making that point to all of us who watch these Q&As. Although I'm in the US, I am a veteran of two decades of service (10 in Marine Corps tank unites) and your comments were especially well received by me. A question for you. How did the various Allied tanks estimate the ranges to targets through their scopes they used during WWII? Did they use stadia lines in their scopes based on specific height of targets?

@timwaycaster7538 4 жыл бұрын

Speaking of warm weather, it was 114 degrees Fahrenheit here in Phoenix, AZ today (but it’s a dry heat 😂). This brings a question to mind: what did tank crews do to keep cool in North Africa during WW2? Love these videos. Ordered a Sherman Haynes manual and received it a couple days ago! Enjoying the read so far. Keep up the good work!

@as03uk 4 жыл бұрын

Acton cemetery is not far from me. Does anyone know what model of tanks were there before? I worry wooden tanks would weather quickly. Maybe we can find something of synthetic material.

@Charstring 4 жыл бұрын

A guy called Ian Wood put some pictures online - one with a little tank which was nice but sort of generic. Google "Ian Wood" and Acton Cemetery and you might find his pictures. Ian Wood mentions trooper 14409016 Derek Henry Rose. God rot whoever nicked those little tanks. Derek Rose was the son of Henry Victor and May Isabella Rose O.B.E. of Acton and they requested a personal inscription to his grave marker: “THERE IS NO VICTORY WITHOUT SACRIFICE”. His mum had been awarded her OBE for service as Regional Woman Fire Officer, National Fire Service HQ.

@as03uk 3 жыл бұрын

@@Charstring Thank you for the info. I'll give the wooden one a try and see how it fairs

@Henry-tg3qm 4 жыл бұрын

I’m at the tank museum

@extreme_loe 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@freddie1965 4 жыл бұрын

I'm finally getting down there early September can not wait!!

@guidor.4161 4 жыл бұрын

Those Gecko Models cruiser tank model kits are among the best available. Very accurate, quite intricate, but no problems at all to assemble.

@catfish552 4 жыл бұрын

Yellow stars on US vehicles: (according to "US Armor: Camouflage and Markings, WWII" by Jim Mesko, p.11-13) Armored Forces Headquarters initially selected a yellow star as national insignia when the US entered the war, but the Army eventually settled on white with AR-850-5 in mid-1942 - probably because white paint would be more easily available. Some units, like the 1st Armored Division in North Africa, did use yellow stars however. For example, the book shows a photo of M5 Stuarts on parade in Morocco, with large stars on their front plates, and US flags and more stars on the sides. While the image is in black and white, the caption notes that the stars are yellow, as they appear noticeably darker than the white stripes of the flags. A circle around the star was added to the star following the North African campaign, and for the invasion of Sicily, yellow circles were ordered as David mentioned. Additionally, some vehicles in Africa that had been painted in an overall beige/sand colour had used a white star on a blue field (i.e. the same as US aircraft markings) because otherwise the white blended in too much. But since not many US tanks were camouflaged that way, this was rare.

@HerrGausF 4 жыл бұрын

There's also the case of a yellow-brownish colour painted *around* the stars which actually functioned as a poison gas detector. jalopnik.com/how-special-paint-on-the-hood-of-the-world-war-ii-jeep-1826657149

@blessedtraveler537 3 жыл бұрын

I recall reading somewhere that yellow was chosen for the star and numbers so they don't stand out too much against the green background.

@WimJilf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, another superb Q&A. We’ve seen the emergence of UAV’s in recent conflicts and I wondered what sort of impact (if any) you think this sort of technology might have on the future development of tanks? Small remote controlled vehicles have obviously been around since WW2 and I wondered if the sheer psychological presence / impact of the crewed tank (as with the B52 bomber) will be enough to safeguard its future - at least for the foreseeable?

@whiskeytangosierra6 3 жыл бұрын

Blazing hot? 112F here today, and no breeze. Glad I have A/C, internet and David talks to amuse myself, no outside for this child.

@Andy-eh9cc 4 жыл бұрын

good to see another multitool user, are you a leatherman or gerber person?

@Wildschwein_Jaeger 4 жыл бұрын

Yellowish paint (M5 Liquid Vesicant Detector Paint) was used in the area between the white star and the white circle as per the 16 Feb 1943 ETOUSA directive. It looks yellow green in color. It is possible that the star was painted using the chemical detector paint. This may have been a misunderstanding of the directive, lack of available white paint. Look up "invasion star chemical paint" and some articles with photos come up

@TheFreaker86 4 жыл бұрын

Question to Mr. Willey: the tanks in the Panzermuseum in Munster have not been demilitarized because (I hope I don’t get it wrong from the top of my head) the tanks and the soil where the museum is are still property of the Bundeswehr. If I remember correctly it’s more or less the same relation between the British army and the tank museum. So are there any demilitarization regulations for Bovington? If not, what are the usual measures taken (like weld the breech block in place)? Thank you very much for your answer! 😊

@Tsototar 4 жыл бұрын

(1) I am learning so much from these. I am actually preferring these to the pre-virus Tank Chats, primarily because these are more wide-ranging? Those were a little too specific to whichever tank was featured, for example (2) I don't want to go overboard in that this IS ultimately about tanks and it's a bit inappropriate to keep focussing on other things, but ... omg Finn is so well-behaved and adorable

@juhahonkanen9222 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my package on monday.... Oh well, time to order some more then :)

@tarjei99 4 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of interesting stuff happening now. Rheinmetall and a French company have tested a Leo 2 with a Leclerc turret. That means an auto loader. The French are testing the Leclerc with a 140mm gun. Lots of interesting stuff.

@thegeneralissimo470 4 жыл бұрын

I always liked the Leclerc. It has character

@brumby92 4 жыл бұрын

She's a beautiful dog.

@bencejuhasz6459 4 жыл бұрын

Who were the two brave souls who dare to gave dislike on this video?

@steve1315 4 жыл бұрын

Great chat as always, got my Tank Museum socks very good. We've heard Richard Smiths favourite /top tank what's yours? got saving the Tiger dvd know it's not that.

@scottmitchell9310 4 жыл бұрын

Finn should do his top five tanks and a calendar for merchandising.

@dougjb7848 4 жыл бұрын

Walker Bulldog would be in the list.

@steve1315 4 жыл бұрын

Whippet also

@dougjb7848 4 жыл бұрын

@Steve 131 Wippet good!

@haroldellis9721 4 жыл бұрын

13:00 Yes, yes you should.

@mikewhite6910 4 жыл бұрын

Reportedly, a few hours before the Great Storm of 1987 broke on 15 October 1987, Michael Fish said during an on-air weather forecast on BBC TV: "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way. Well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!". The storm was the worst to hit South East England for three centuries, causing record damage and killing 19 people. I was living in rural West Sussex at the time.

@AstroJoeVino 4 жыл бұрын

Bill D in Iowa has become a fixture in these Q & A’s. Bill D in Iowa has become a fixture in these Q & A’s.

@billd.iniowa2263 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, one day I made the mistake of critiquing David on his repeating himself. Now I'll never live it down. lol

@AstroJoeVino 4 жыл бұрын

Bill D. in Iowa glad to see you have a sense of humor about it. Cracks me up every week when he goes to your question.

@theeaselrider4032 4 жыл бұрын

How do you keep Finn from eating the apples? Our Hamish would have eaten every single one of them, and paid no attention to the throwing of the ball at all. Thanks David. I really look forward to this little talks.

@timscherrer9924 4 жыл бұрын

Stateside instead of the star many times the service command patch was painted instead. My WC-8 was in the 7th service command so it is a 7 pointed star. I am braced for so many questions about why the star has 7 points.

@joshd3043 4 жыл бұрын

No down votes. This makes me happy

@CthulhuInc 4 жыл бұрын

i forgot to add to my first comment - i sent an email to Joe Wilkinson's agent to ask if Joe could appear in a cameo in one of the videos - no reply, unfortunately! Ah, well, just my sense of humour thinking it'd be funny if Joe popped out of the shrubbery with lager in hand ;)

@justian5950 4 жыл бұрын

Getting drivers to start looking through recreated tank gun siting reticules - what could POSSIBLY go wrong?

@davidlange3418 4 жыл бұрын

If it came complete with functioning 20mm cannon sorting out obstructive caravans would be no problem.

@williamswenson5315 4 жыл бұрын

Well, you might hit your "target."

@steve1315 4 жыл бұрын

Where's Saving the Tiger and Tiger Files DVD gone to in the shop ? Most excellent viewing.

@ethanquintanadeandres9900 4 жыл бұрын

how effective were early anti tank measures?

@ulrichkalber9039 4 жыл бұрын

i you want to put tanks on that wargrave, maybe they should have little transponders in them...

@khammered 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to ask why The BAOR Berlin brigade were the only ones to get the FV432 with the turret , Would also be nice to see one painted up in the Berlin brigade urban paint scheme at the museum but understand all the remaining ones are used for tank paintball in Leicester

@knutzzl 4 жыл бұрын

13:04 Volvo experimented with this idea to help drivers judge distances to the next car.

@billd.iniowa2263 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never heard that. Probably to make sure you had enough room to pass a slower car? Or to prevent tail gating?

@knutzzl 4 жыл бұрын

@@billd.iniowa2263 the tailgating. Some Belgium highway's have ^ 's on the tarmac fore this reason to. 1 ^ per second at max legal speed. So 2 for safe distance and less than 3 visible means fog lights.

@markfryer9880 4 жыл бұрын

Finn sightings confirmed.

@JurasJankauskas 4 жыл бұрын

Considering tanks like the Sherman Firefly or the german captured KV-1 with the 75mm gun. Were there any more obscure or failed projects to take existing tanks and put locally produced guns or even upgun them?

@gdutfulkbhh7537 3 жыл бұрын

Are those slippers fireflies or do they have the regular 75mm? I've struggled with under-gunned indoor loungewear before...

@kenbrown2808 4 жыл бұрын

a speculation on the white/yellow stars: is it possible in some cases that it is a case of yellowing with age? either the paint, itself, or the photograph?

@jjsmallpiece9234 4 жыл бұрын

Will the outside broadcasts continue when autumn/winter closes in??

@rosethetranscatgirl676 4 жыл бұрын

this has been probably been asked before but what is your favorite tank in the museum and what is your tank of all time and favorite of merch

@itsmehere7717 4 жыл бұрын

Could the sponsons on a male and female tank be swapped over?

@alpteknbaser7773 2 жыл бұрын

👍🎾

@rickmoreno6858 4 жыл бұрын

this thursday im ordering some models kits off your site, can they bge shipped to the states?

@blakewinter1657 4 жыл бұрын

So here is a bit of a question I am curious about: I seem to recall hearing someone say that the British 6 pounder was more powerful for penetrating armor than the German 75 mm on the Panther. Now, I know the 6 pounder was better at penetration than the American 75 mm on the Sherman, at least at close range, but it seems ridiculous that it would also be better than the long-barrelled 75 on the Panther. Perhaps I am misremembering? But in any case, a bit of a comparison of those three guns (and perhaps the 88 mm on the Tiger I) would be very interesting to me.

@sIightIybored 4 жыл бұрын

It seems unlikely given what penetration numbers I can see. The 6pdr with apds has more penetration than the 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/48 (the longer of the three 75mm guns on the panzer IV) with any ammunition. But not more than anything I can see for the L/70. (All tests listed as at flat targets)

@RhysTAGOMOTOFouracre 4 жыл бұрын

If the tiger tank continued to be produced after the war, can you see it becoming better, stronger, and being used to this day or past day of wars? Just kinda wondering what the views of this question at tank museum.

@charleswade2514 4 жыл бұрын

Which one of your tanks cost the most to acquire or restore?

@daz8668 4 жыл бұрын

Are there any good sources of information about the Royal engineers that served on armour in WW2 such as crocodile and AVRE crews? Being an armoured engineer veteran myself this is something I think would be really interesting. Also what day's is Finn at the museum because I need to schedule a trip down there it's been too long.

@jiversteve 4 жыл бұрын

“The dog” has a name!

@markfryer9880 4 жыл бұрын

Finn the flying ball missile.

@JohnyG29 4 жыл бұрын

We know.

@non-masturbatingtyrannosau3476 4 жыл бұрын

Could ww2 tank hatches be locked from the inside? if so did they or was it like in movies where you could climb on the turret and open them from the outside

@anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid 4 жыл бұрын

The tank Museum should look at their margins I'm sure people would be happy to pay 10% more for the benefit of it.

@kenbrown2808 4 жыл бұрын

that's what patreon is there for.

@Kettenhund31 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I hope that you don't mind me p0artially repeating a question but it is something of interest to me as a railway modeller (with a layout set on the 1916 home front)... When tanks were transported by rail, the sponsons removed because of the loading gauge. However were they transported in the same train as the tanks themselves? If so how were they loaded and onto what type of wagon? (I found some of the information I was after on your web site but it left me wondering about the sponsons.) I realise that this is not the sort of thing that a former Military Copper usually asks, but it is something that I've been trying to find an answer to for several years. All the best, Ken

@markwilliams2620 4 жыл бұрын

Wait?! It rains in England in the summer?

@williamcruickshank3424 4 жыл бұрын

The 5th R.I.D.G in Korea had searchlights fitted on the gun of the cents was this effective?

@tlw4237 4 жыл бұрын

Since just about every army fitted searchlights that were linked to the gun for many years presumably they had some useful effect. Personally I’ve always thought they had a huge downside because when switched on they marked your tank as a target for the other side. Infra-red searchlights having the same problem if the other side has infra-red night sights because they could just sit there and wait for you to switch on the light, then they know exactly where you are and where to aim. Kind of like modern naval warfare where the first side to go active with radar or sonar might as well be waving a big “here I am, come and sink me” banner. I suspect the Swedes had the better idea with the S tank - don’t use your own searchlight, instead lob flares over where you think the enemy is rather than light up and advertise your presence. On the other hand a searchlight might be very useful when dealing with infantry who are trying to sneak up on your tank. There’s also the concept that searchlights can be useful in peace-keeping operations to illuminate any belligerent locals so they know you have seen them and will hopefully be persuaded to go away rather than continue with whatever they were planning.

@demonprinces17 4 жыл бұрын

Only one was to use it's light to lunate targets for the others

@bullettube9863 4 жыл бұрын

Water proofing a tank today is much easier with Duct Tape, the universal solution for every problem in the universe!

@pickeljarsforhillary102 4 жыл бұрын

What is considered "scorching hot" in the UK?

@markwilliams2620 4 жыл бұрын

27 degrees.

@leighharding5449 4 жыл бұрын

Anything much above freezing

@CGM_68 4 жыл бұрын

Just as the change from RAL 8000 to RAL 8020 in early 1942 would seem to indicate the Germans were unsure of what color would be best in North Africa. So too, it seems the allies toyed with using a yellow star in Tunisia, as it was felt the white one might not contrast much in the bright sunlight. Myth? or reality, I don’t know, haven’t found a primary source yet. Edit (Steven J. Zaloga’s US Armour camouflage and markings 1917 to 1945 (published Ospreys 1984) does show a colour plate with the yellow star on the turret of a tank in Morocco 1942.) The yellow circles in Sicily may well have been to use up the paint stocks from such a failed experiment.

@camoman7342 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if someone has asked this question before? But why did the half-track fall out of use?

@billd.iniowa2263 4 жыл бұрын

I think Military History Visualized did a video on that. It's a great KZfaq channel. Highly recommend it, if you can cut thru his thick German accent. lol

@camoman7342 4 жыл бұрын

@@billd.iniowa2263 Thanks for the tip. I grew up with my Oma. So thick German accents aren't really a problem for me. She came to the U.S. in the late 50's and for the most part, she learned how to speak English by watching television i.e. I love Lucy and Julia Child. Her accent was... interesting.

@billd.iniowa2263 4 жыл бұрын

@@camoman7342 lol Gotta admire anyone who can pick up a language like that! We had a next door neighbor who spoke German. but she was born and raised in a German community right here in Iowa. Never traveled more than 100 miles in her life, but when she died at 90 she still had a very thick accent. Communities like that were common back then. Like the Amana Colonies.