DaveBcool

UPCOMING BATTLEDAY!
APRIL 17, 18, 19, 2015
AAF Tank Museum, Danville
Hosting Club: H*E*A*T
Battle Style: TFA on all tanks, (tank hunters AND turreted tanks will use the modified apple mirror).
Other rules: No formal inspections, but please have stock or historical set-ups.
Flash visible, good volume, and apple not obstructed.
We play through any spontaneous resets.
Fan shots are a moot issue since everyone is TFA.
PLEASE REPLY TO LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN COME!

sergeantseabass

Sorry still new to this. What and how is a modified apple mirror? I'm hoping to make it for Sat and maybe Sun. But not sure what a modified apple is or how to do it.

cleong

I'm up - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, though I may have to leave earlier on Sunday.

Looking for a room mate to bunk with as well for both nights - Dave?

This video gives a good demonstration of the modified apple mirror, also known as TFA (Tamiya Frontal Armor). By opening the top of a Tamiya apple and clipping off two small plastic tabs, you can turn the mirror pyramid within by 45 degrees therefore altering the invulnerability sectors of your tank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRxbLmF56Gs

sergeantseabass

Thanks Leong. That was probaly THE perfect video to demonstrate both how and why. Looking forward to coming up and who knows If i can get the wife and army to bless off i'll be able to make it all three days.

Bill

Green Amphibian

If the wife starts making noises, hug her and tell her she is beautiful. If she starts to growl, retreat to a safe distance and throw chocolate to her. No advice on the Army.

Herman

sergeantseabass

Well that should take care of one at least . Thanks Herman

TheBennyB

Can't make this one, everyone have fun and take lots of pics and video!! If you still haven't been to the AAF tank museum for an event here's another chance. Battle at the worlds biggest and best indoor battlefield....and oh yea it's at a frickn tank museum so on your walk to the bathroom you
can stop by an M-18, PZ IV, T-72, so on and so on!!!

Green Amphibian

As Bret said, if you don't have a tank of your own, the museum has plenty of them to look at!

Herman

sergeantseabass

Hey I'll pay it forward. Some were kind enough to let me borrow a tank. the least i could is do the same. I'll lend one of my tanks out.

thecommander

The AAF Tank museum has a rental Sherman for IR tank battle. I am always willing to let people run my tanks. Got many tankers hooked that way...LOL.. Contact them for more information 434-836-5323.

DaveBcool

Only a few days to go!
Get your tanks ready and batteries charged!

DaveBcool

1 more day!

M1A2 Commander

Hope you guys have fun. Just wish I had the time to get out to one of your events.

Green Amphibian

Gene you are more than welcome to come to any of our events at any time!

Herman

M1A2 Commander

Thanks Herman, just hard to get away anymore for any length of time. I have never been to the AAF Tank Museum in Danville either. Will get there one of these days!

thecommander

I can't make this one guys. I will be at a funeral for my favorite uncle. Sadly family health issues have consumed the past 3 weeks. I haven't eve had time to unpack my Suburban from the last AAF trip. That never happens. I am sure HEAT will show all attending a great time.

cleong

Sorry to hear that Bob; take care and get better. I'll see you in May!

M1A2 Commander

Sorry to hear about your uncle Bob, Hope things get better for you and your entire family.

Ex_Pat_Tanker

Sorry to hear about that Bob, I lost my Grandmother last week as well

DaveBcool

Bob, sorry for your loss.

TheBennyB

Any after action report? Pics/vids?

DaveBcool

It was the best weekend of battling in the history of Danville!

Well, probably not but there were some good ones.
We had a modest turn out of 16 tankers, including HEAT vets Mike D and Scott H. and a few 1st timers including Shannon from Greensboro.
Some competitive battles including some 8 vs 8, and 4 teams of 4 on the field at the same time.
But I think the most fun was on Sunday when we battled while standing on a raised platform at one end of the field.
(the platform was part of a bradley fighting vehicle trainer)
This gave a new perspective to the field and an added challenge of a fixed POV, creating a more video game-like experience.
Leong took a video, so maybe he can post when he gets a minute.
Not much action by the pool for choir practice however, which I know is Bret's main concern.

TheBennyB

You know me too well Dave! Love those elevated platform battles. Always forget about that option on Sundays.