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Bovington Tank Museum a virtual tour

location scouting by Darren Baker
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World War 2
The next four pages cover the full scope of WW2 and is by far the largest area. This area will clearly demonstrate the rapid advancements made during war time as opposed to peace time, from the diminutive Renault UE through to the Sherman’s and KV tanks to the King Tiger. On some days modellers from local clubs attend and build and display their efforts. There are a number of tests for those who fancy putting their marksmanship to the test using the Vickers MG or Lee Enfield as just two examples. There are a large number of display cases displaying everything from Gas masks from their inception to the present, to the personal weapons and equipment of the German infantryman. Towards the end of this area you start getting into the time period of the Korean War with the Centurion and M46.
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About Darren Baker (CMOT)
FROM: ENGLAND - SOUTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM

I have been building model kits since the early 70’s starting with Airfix kits of mostly aircraft, then progressing to the point I am at now building predominantly armour kits from all countries and time periods. Living in the middle of Salisbury plain since the 70’s, I have had lots of opportunitie...


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Dutchy3RTR
An excellent tour Darren, well done. You really captured the atmosphere of the place. I'm a Bovy fan too and go two or three times a year if I can.
NOV 01, 2010 - 12:00 AM
CMOT
Thank you both. It is registered as a charity and a visit there will be the best £11 for an adult £7 for a child you could ever spend.
NOV 01, 2010 - 05:26 AM
AlanL
Hi Darren, Excellent stuff. Good to see this one go live. I like the new layout, the vehicles look much more accessable. Look forward to the walkarounds Al
NOV 01, 2010 - 06:09 AM
tread_geek
Darren, positively FABULOUS feature!!! You lucky scoundrel. Much appreciated for sharing these wonderful pictures with the community. Cheers, Jan
NOV 01, 2010 - 07:51 AM
retiredyank
What variant is the Tiger I? These images have me thinking of several future builds.
NOV 03, 2010 - 10:49 PM
CMOT
It was cap;tured in tunisa in 1943 and so I believe would be classed as early.
NOV 04, 2010 - 12:37 AM
Tojo72
I don't know if I will ever make it across the pond,but that is one place I will definitly check out.Thanks for posting a nice glimpse
NOV 04, 2010 - 01:31 AM
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