Hiawatha Pete
Hiawatha Pete's JournalMy Radio Control Tank Collection
Hi folks, thought I'd post a few pics of my radio control model tank collection.
These are fully functional RC models of WWII tanks, with sounds, and are set up for infrared battles where each tank can send & receive 'hits' through a system of IR transmitters & receivers mounted on the tanks. The in-laws love 'em and we usually have mock battles in the back yard when they come to visit 
First off, my latest radio control tank build: "Death Takes A Holiday" - a Canadian Sherman Firefly of Fort Garry Horse (2nd Canadian Armored Brigade, 10th Armored Regiment) as it appeared during the June 6 1944 D-Day Landings (Operation Overlord) - the campaign to liberate France & western Europe from the Germans.
(During the Normandy Campaign many Allied tanks, including Canadian & British, had white stars painted on them as an aerial recognition aid):
And since I need some targets for my Allied AFV's - the bad guys: German Tiger I, Division Das Reich, spring 1943. This unit fought against American forces in the Normandy Campaign, France, summer 1944, and the Ardennes fighting, Belgium, winter 1944:
German King Tiger, Division LSSAH, Belgium, winter 1944. This unit fought against Canadian forces in the Normandy Campaign, France, summer 1944, and against the Americans in the Ardennes fighting, Belgium, winter 1944:
I'm including this here since these could be considered examples of close-up photography. If the group admins don't think it belongs, I can move it to the DU lounge which might be the next-closest fit...
A Trans-Canada Train Odyssey - My full-length documentary video! (HD)
Well, it's finally here! For those who have seen my preview video and for those interested who are checking in for the first time...
Here is my full-length documentary on "The Canadian" - VIA Rail's Transcontinental passenger train,
which runs from Vancouver to Toronto.
This was recorded during our scenic land cruise across Canada in March of 2022.
Showcasing the breathtaking scenery, and world class service & accommodations to be found aboard VIA Rail Canada's premier passenger train.
It's a 95 hour trip condensed into 3hrs55min - Possibly the longest & most in-depth amateur video documentary of the Canadian on Youtube (if I do say so myself 
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Hope you enjoy!
For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info/
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