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A different kind of T-62
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Posted: Monday, December 10, 2012 - 09:49 PM UTC
I found an image that maybe give some idea to build a diorama for anyone, it is very interesting and different kind of using for a T-62. Look at all of the "stowage" details on the tank.

According to the website that I found this image, it shows a skirmish between Government Forces and Al-qaeda militants in Yemen.



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Posted: Monday, December 10, 2012 - 10:04 PM UTC
Interesting pic, thanks for sharing...it shows how the old Russian tanks are emploied in some countries
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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 12:17 AM UTC

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it shows how the old Russian tanks are emploied in some countries


Indeed, it is very interesting example with very interesting soldiers.

And before everything, how they maintain these tanks? It looks like they have very serious maintenance issues.

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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 12:46 AM UTC

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it shows how the old Russian tanks are emploied in some countries


Indeed, it is very interesting example with very interesting soldiers.

And before everything, how they maintain these tanks? It looks like they have very serious maintenance issues.

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I was thinking the same thing, it's likely some guy named "Bob" or "Dan", well not in this case anyways. And almost certainly armed with a hammer and a wrench. If they even bother to 'maintain' them at all. If adding more fuel or oil doesn't work, it doesn't get fixed. You're definitely right about it being a good muse for a diorama though.
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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 01:27 AM UTC
Yes. All of the above!
Thanks for sharing this is a very narative pic.

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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 02:34 AM UTC

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it shows how the old Russian tanks are emploied in some countries


Indeed, it is very interesting example with very interesting soldiers.

And before everything, how they maintain these tanks? It looks like they have very serious maintenance issues.

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Well,as you know, old Russian tanks are incredibly sturdy. They're easy to mantain and they can be used by inexpert owners, because they aren't provided with sofisticated targeting systems.
Even if these armies could afford to buy some Hi-tech tanks, they woulddn't be able to keep them in good condition or to use them in an effective way.
That's the reason why ,in spite of their oldness, T-55 and T-62s (...and even T-34/85s...) are still so diffused nowadays
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