TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Never tried a complete tank on a commercial flight but I did bring a model tank transmission as carry on from Germany one year.
Got the opportunity to meet with German airport security
that time. I successfully convinced them what it was and made it home lugging this thing, more than 12kg worth…
I doubt I’ll either be willing or allowed to do that again..
Jerry
Got the opportunity to meet with German airport security
that time. I successfully convinced them what it was and made it home lugging this thing, more than 12kg worth…
I doubt I’ll either be willing or allowed to do that again..
Jerry
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Today's instalment from TankBuilders YouTube Channel is also from 2016, this time featuring one of the best Armortek runners, the A34 Comet. Enjoy.
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
That looks superb Stephen.
I have never been to the bovington museum but to be honest I prefer the models to the real things. I think it is because you can see so much more from one perspective. Anyway I have booked our tickets for Sunday and I hope to spend most of my time with you guys![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
I have never been to the bovington museum but to be honest I prefer the models to the real things. I think it is because you can see so much more from one perspective. Anyway I have booked our tickets for Sunday and I hope to spend most of my time with you guys
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
We did have our tanks delivered to a show by C-17 one year...Brian Ostlind wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:04 pmLooks like fun. Has anyone ever flown their tank on passenger jet?
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
I would like to attend this year if there is room left.
Regards,
Mark
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Did we.. not TankFest but fun anyway.Adrian Harris wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:40 am
We did have our tanks delivered to a show by C-17 one year...
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
There's still a need to get the numbers up for this - we need more than just the 'Usual Suspects'
I've been talking to Kian about this. With regard to the Paying Public, they obviously like to see our finished models running around. But we also get a steady stream of enquiries about how they work and, most importantly, how easily they go together. So it would be interesting to set up an 'Engineers Corner', for which we need a range of part-built models ........
So, if anyone would like to come but only has a half-built model, please have a chat to Kian about it (I'm sure a photo or two would help). It obviously needs to be more than a pile of bolts - a chassis with wheels but no tracks would probably be fine. And you need to be able to explain your build to interested people. There'll be enough of us to help carry things out of the back of cars ........
Think about it. It all helps to explain what Armortek models are all about, and hopefully generate sales for the company (without which we don't get any new toys).
All the best,
Chris
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I've been talking to Kian about this. With regard to the Paying Public, they obviously like to see our finished models running around. But we also get a steady stream of enquiries about how they work and, most importantly, how easily they go together. So it would be interesting to set up an 'Engineers Corner', for which we need a range of part-built models ........
So, if anyone would like to come but only has a half-built model, please have a chat to Kian about it (I'm sure a photo or two would help). It obviously needs to be more than a pile of bolts - a chassis with wheels but no tracks would probably be fine. And you need to be able to explain your build to interested people. There'll be enough of us to help carry things out of the back of cars ........
Think about it. It all helps to explain what Armortek models are all about, and hopefully generate sales for the company (without which we don't get any new toys).
All the best,
Chris
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
I'd love to attend but have naff all to show! Would happily engage my gift of the gab though..
Cheers,
Alex
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Thank you to everyone who has registered to attend TankFest 2023 along with us.
This is just to let you know that we have reached capacity for Friday and Saturday. We still have a couple of places available on Sunday.
This is just to let you know that we have reached capacity for Friday and Saturday. We still have a couple of places available on Sunday.
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Appears I am late to the party, but all being well I can bring along my Hetzer on the Sunday (and any other day if anyone drops out).
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Another blast from the past from my YouTube Channel, TankFest 2019. Who was to know it was the last one before the Great Leap Backward, ie Covid?
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Only 10 days to go before TankFest starts!
Over the next day or two we will be sending emails with more details out to everyone who is down to attend the event. Fingers crossed for some decent weather and a fun weekend.
Over the next day or two we will be sending emails with more details out to everyone who is down to attend the event. Fingers crossed for some decent weather and a fun weekend.
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Re: TANKFEST 2023 - 23rd/24th/25th June
Work commitments prevent my son attending Tankfest on Saturday, as it’s completely sold out does anyone want the ticket at face value. I presume I can just email it to you .
Mick
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