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All questions must be of a related nature. Whoever posts the correct answer to any question, then gets to post the next question, but ONLY after their answer has been accepted as correct by the person who posted the original question.
If after 48 hours no follow-up question is posted by the person who gave the correct answer to the previous question, then the author of this topic will set another question by proxy. This is purely to keep the quiz flowing and maintain the fun and interest.
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I will start it off by asking the first question in the next post.
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Which tank has the longest tank on tank confirmed kill and what was the distance?
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 Rank: Super-Elite       Groups: Registered
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challenger 1 tank 3 miles regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Spot on Phil, your question.
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Thank`s Darren... what was the Rank and name of the man in WW2 responsible(or inventor) for the specialized tanks used on D-Day? COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Would that be Major-General Sir Percy Hobart, and his "funnies"? Pretty amazing set of machinery... Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Yep your right Michu they where amazing !your question COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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An easy one I think... What was the highest scoring of the Hurricane squadrons during the Battle of Britain? Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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If I remember rightly it was the Polish 303 Squadron with 126 confirmed kills.
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Spot on Nem, thank you. I just had to ask that one, as I'm Polish myself and I enjoyed the book "Division 303" so much when I was a kid, it started my interest in the WW2 flying machines... Your turn :) Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Thanks Michu, I have read that book, superb read!
Right a fairly easy one, What was 'Hitlers Buzzsaw'?
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Was it the MG42? regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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It was indeed Phil, troops said it was the most frightening sound on the battlefield 'just like a buzzsaw' as it had such a high rate of fire and was also quite accurate. Your question.
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Thanks Darren.......ok easy one .....at what distance could a Sherman tank armed with 75mm gun penetrate the frontal Armour of a King tiger? COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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It couldn't at any distance. The frontal plate on the King Tiger was 150mm angled at 50 degrees so 230mm of armor. The 75mm was rated at 80mm at 100yds. Not one King Tiger was ever penned from the front.
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Yes right Darren!! what a scary thought hey.....your question? COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Thanks Phil, horrifying for the gunners watching all their shells bounce off only scratching the paint, may just as well have got out and thrown them for all the good they did.
Right next question, how did the Sherman Firefly get its name?
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Ok Darren not too sure but was it because of the muzzle flash on the 17 pounder gun ? COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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It was indeed! When fired in low light it reminded troops of a Firefly! Your question.
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Cheer`s Darren ....Which company was responsible for the manufacturer of the Panther Tank ausf D still around today? COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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