Great post!! I wonder if any of the mini-tanks are still around? I would love to have a 1/3 scale Sherman or M48 Patton. Maybe a 1/3 scale Tiger I or Panther!!
One of those tanks would be ideal for those of us who would like to own a T34 tank but don't own a property large enough to "house"/drive one. Simply buy a T34 tank to fit one's property. A "plausible explanation for inquisitive/nosy neighbours" as to why one is making a hell of noise driving up and down one's lawn all day, "I'm testing a new type of tracked lawn mower.".
"This time Santa is going TOTAL TANK!" "Ain't that a pretty picture! Santa rollin' down the block in a panzer! Well, kids. I certainly hope you've been good this year, 'cause Santa just took out the Pearson home!"
Bob
"It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' "
Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring