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VonForhud · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 17, 2010 Posts: 162

It has lost its headlight and the spare tracks since the 80´s I can see.

C_Sherman · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 590

- panamadan

I wonder what they were thinking on their choice of color?
Dan

Dan,

That pic looks to me like it is in the original colors. Compared to the US vehicle (half-track?) in the background, the color is significantly lighter than OD.

Over the years we have had several extensive discussions here about the unreliability of colors in older photos. Suffice it to say that you really shouldn't judge the color from that print. There are so many factors, starting with the chemistry of the film/negative itself, that affect the appearance of colors in those old B/W pictures. And don't even START the discussion of color photos... Rolling Eyes

Chuck

panamadan · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 29, 2006 Posts: 174

I wonder what they were thinking on their choice of color?
Dan

armyjunk2 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 1416

I just thought i would post this for no reason
just happen to see it

Dontos · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

Trevor

You are not pushing your luck at all. Feel free to use any of the photos I have posted.

Regards
Don

TrevorLarkum · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

The discussion about the FK Pz III has prompted me to start uploading my FK photos, starting with the German vehicles, so this is good timing. The Hummel photos are here:

Fort Knox Hummel (UID189)

- Dontos

Well technically. It is one of the original Patton Collection pieces that arrived at Ft Knox in 1946. It was one of two Hummels. It seems that most of those original vehicles came to Ft Knox via APG.

That was news to me, Don, so I've added the information - I hope that's alright. Would I be pushing my luck to ask if it would be alright to add your new photos?

For those not familiar with it, this is the other Hummel originally at FK:

Munster Hummel (UID187)

Dontos · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

Well technically. It is one of the original Patton Collection pieces that arrived at Ft Knox in 1946. It was one of two Hummels. It seems that most of those original vehicles came to Ft Knox via APG.

The paint job is a typical tan POR (paint over rust) that many static display vehicles tend to get.

Here is another shot taken in the late 80's (I believe).

Notice new tan paint.

Regards
Don

panamadan · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 29, 2006 Posts: 174

Did that come from Aberdeen? It's got that "pale" look.
Dan

the_shadock · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

undoubtely

VonForhud · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 17, 2010 Posts: 162

Thank you! a little elbowgrease and some paint and she would be a beauty again!

Dontos · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

This is the Hummel that was part of the most recent convoy to Ft Benning:

I took this photo last week when it was being pre-staged for truck upload.

Regards
Don

VonForhud · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 17, 2010 Posts: 162

A Hummel? The German artillery piece?

Neil_Baumgardner · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:45 am Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

Don,
Trying to match those M113s against the ones I knew in RMP?

M113A2 USA std SN C2840
M113A2 USA std SN C2956 12HV51
M113A2 USA std SN MAA24428
M113A2 USA std SN J20402

I could also still use help with the Stuarts, M901s, etc in the last convoy - which ones went Wink

Thanks!

Neil

Dontos · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:36 am Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

Just to keep y'all updated,.....

I watched Convoy #2 roll south on I65, at around 10:00 this morning. Crying or Very sad

Regards
Don

Dontos · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:29 am Post subject: Re: News from Ft Knox

Stopped by Farmer Motor Pool today. Convoy #2 is loaded. Here is a list of the vehicles ready to 'Head South' to Ft Benning.

M113A2 (12HW68)
M113A2 (MJJ20402)
Bradley (Prototype)
Hummel
AMX13
SP Luchs
BRDM 2
TAB 72
Ferret
Fox

Regards
Don

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