Sivodsi Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Never mind the political sentiment in this clip where does the funky camouflage on the T34/85 come from? I assume its middle-eastern, and I assume that the video was filmed in the US somewhere. Can anybody say where? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 U.S. hasn't exactly been big on importing used foreign tanks into the country for awhile (if he could've my brother-in-law would've bought one already!). The only exceptions I know of are Arnold Swarzenneger who bought an old M47 Patton to relive his military service days, and Tom Clancey who bought a Canadian Grizzly under the mistaken impression he was buying a genuine D-Day landing Sherman. 10+ years ago the ex-Warsaw Pact armies were selling off their old armor for scrap in order to get down to treaty limits. Someone east of the Channel may have bought that tank in a fire sale and hauled it off to be a flower planter in his back garden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 That's that T-34 in London that was painted pink by some artists a few years ago. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefz/90583100/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Importing armored vehicles into the US is quite difficult, but done all the time by people that know the ins and outs of the BATF regulations regarding SME (Significant Military Equipment). Form 6 is used and one must show that there is no functioning weaponry on it, nor other banned things such as rocketry with guidance systems or nukes And yes... I've done my homework in the even that I suddenly become stupid enough to import a BMP-1 or T-72. My wife should thank the Gods that the USD is worth less than the oil scum residue in the engine oil pans. The exchange rate really takes the fun out of window shopping. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivodsi Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thanks Rambler. Damnit, when I was in London I had no idea it existed otherwise I would have been there in a flash. So, its not a historical paint job... what a shame. Mod for CMX1 anyone? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivodsi Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 And if anybody in England wants to check it out I found a google map link to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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