I can't think of anyone who will do the subject more justice than you Rex. I'll look forward to seeing your work.

I remember seeing videos ( not these) of the machine in the 1970s and even though my fascination with modern armor isn't as great
this left an impression on me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB_8iOCm92c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDgUJ7xwwbE

The one I remember had the machine roaring down a road until it came to a cross road. At that time ( as I recall ) the crew spun the tank in a neutral turn keeping the main gun fixed
then stop and roared off down the road. Quite impressive to me at the time.

Jerry