[TANKS] Re: (it's not a Sherman...) it's a M42

2009-08-14 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 8/15/2009 1:23:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tan...@gmail.com writes: I guess I should've know to qualify that statement. That's the only difference as far as driving them. The engine, tranny, tracks, bogies, sprockets, and most of the deck plates are the same. The

[TANKS] Re: (it's not a Sherman...) it's a M42

2009-08-14 Thread Paul Hilton
The Duster has twin AA guns... Bofors, I think... There is a static example fairly near me, if you need pics. Paul H. - Original Message - From: Derek Engelhaupt To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:23 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: (it's

[TANKS] Re: (it's not a Sherman...) it's a M42

2009-08-14 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
I guess I should've know to qualify that statement. That's the only difference as far as driving them. The engine, tranny, tracks, bogies, sprockets, and most of the deck plates are the same. There are differences in some of the hull areas and of course the turrets. Derek T065 On Fri, Aug 14, 2

[TANKS] Re: (it's not a Sherman...) it's a M42

2009-08-14 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 8/15/2009 12:46:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tan...@gmail.com writes: The main difference between the two is that the Duster has a manual pump to prime the fuel system while the Bulldog has an electric primer. and that's the only difference you noted between the 2

[TANKS] Re: (it's not a Sherman...) it's a M42

2009-08-14 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
That was my next guess. The Duster is really easy to drive. I wish I had video of me driving the one at Ft. Snelling or the Bulldog. The Duster and Bulldog are built on the same chassis. The main difference between the two is that the Duster has a manual pump to prime the fuel system while the B