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Old 06-09-14, 07:06
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Did anyone go to the opening of the AAAM?
Whats it like?

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Old 06-09-14, 14:09
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It's a big building with lots of tanks in it, but that's not important right now.

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Old 07-09-14, 00:54
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Where is this mystery building?
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Old 07-09-14, 05:18
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Tim, it is in Cairns,Queensland,Australia.

http://www.ausarmour.com/

They purchased a few items of interest from the Jaques Littlefield Collection sale the other week.

The most interesting item I think was the 'Toad'. The Churchill flail tank which cost an amazing amount in the UK when restored by R.R.Services in Kent and only sold for about 1/10 of the restoration cost. It was knocked down for a paltry USD$80,500. It was expected to bring between $500,000 and $650,00. So quite a bargain for Rob.

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Old 07-09-14, 22:21
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That explains the aggressive bidder from Australia!

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Old 08-09-14, 09:07
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Thank you Rick, I will have to put it on my 'too see' list.
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Old 02-11-14, 03:57
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found a few photos of the AAAM online.
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Old 02-11-14, 05:52
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I noticed the sentinel has a different sprocket each side.
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Old 02-11-14, 06:16
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I noticed the sentinel has a different sprocket each side.
They look the same to me just one is green the other sand
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Old 02-11-14, 10:51
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So has anyone been into the museum yet?
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Old 02-11-14, 12:11
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Yeah, we called in when we were up that way recently, dad was also up for my brothers b/ day and he was keen to have a look around. The shed is bigger than most house blocks and is getting bigger soon to fit the new arrivals in. Good collection of heavy tanks and arty, the ammo that's been collected for each piece is amazing, well worth the entry fee and easy to find.
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They look the same to me just one is green the other sand
Hi Cliff, yes they are a different colour but have a closer look and you'll see that the sand colour is of a solid plate without relief holes.
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Old 03-11-14, 09:01
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There were several patterns of sprocket ring. Cast, forged and plate as well as different manufacturers styles. All interchangeable.
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At last count they now have:
Hezter
PzIV
Panther
Tiger ( ex fury movie prop)
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At last count they now have:
Hezter
PzIV
Panther
Tiger ( ex fury movie prop)
There is also a 38T.
And I think there is a German halftrack coming.

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Old 12-01-16, 08:56
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And they have a Kangaroo!

A Ram Kangaroo, that is.....

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Old 12-01-16, 11:35
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yes there is a Sd kfz 250 half track on its way to the museum
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Old 12-01-16, 11:38
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The Ram Kangaroo looked like this when it was recovered fron a UK range ! It has had an enormous amount of very high quality work done with very good attention to detail.

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Old 12-01-16, 16:26
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I understand from another forum that they will have a complete running Sherman Firefly also - though have not been able to confirm which version this is or where it has come from... anyone know?

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Old 16-02-16, 03:13
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Really amazing collection, what a pity that it is that far away!
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Old 16-02-16, 04:05
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was that the same Kangaroo sitting at Adrian Barrells place...who did the restoration? Looks amazing
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Old 16-02-16, 08:56
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It is one of the Rams that have been at mine. We did the repairs including a new section of lower hull, bulkhead, propshaft tunnel, wings etc. The restoration was carried out by C&C Military Services.
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Old 16-02-16, 09:15
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Very impressive work quality when you see it in real life
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Old 16-02-16, 11:52
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With the Aust $ the way it is, it is about time that you all came down to visit, there is this Museum, the Corowa Military Vehicle rally/gathering is on in March, there is the Aust War Memorial in Canberra and several other collections and people of interest....

Look forward to seeing you all...
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Old 16-02-16, 19:24
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Well that sure is some nice work, I have had the pleasure of seeing the Sherman Carl restored for Paul Allen...top notch to say the least...how many more Kangaroos do you have kicking around Adrian?
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Old 16-02-16, 20:09
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I did a lot of work on that Sherman too..... Carl and his team do good work and have taken on some difficult projects.

I have another Ram here, it was a gun tower though, not a kangaroo.
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Old 17-02-16, 17:31
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Sorry Adrian, Carl had told me you did a lot of work on the Paul Allen tank as well, did not mean to slight you
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Old 17-02-16, 18:37
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No slight perceived! I wasn't trying to big myself up, honest....
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Old 18-02-16, 03:34
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