PDonovan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Gama Goat was a six-wheel-drive semi-amphibious off road vehicleoriginally developed for use by the US Military in the Vietnam War. The 'Goat used an articulated chassis, so that from distance it appears to be a four-wheel drive vehicle pulling a two-wheel trailer, but it is a single six-wheel vehicle with a four wheel steering arrangement with the front and rear wheels turning in opposite directions. It was famous for its ability to travel over exceptionally rough and muddy terrain. The vehicle's nickname came from two sources; "Gama" from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger Gamount, and "Goat" for its mountain goat-like off-road ability. Its military designation was M561, 6×6 tactical 1-1/4-ton truck. Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDonovan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Unfortunately.... not moving - but still very impressive. Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 CVRT Spartan FV103 at Tanks Trucks & Firepower - Great Slow Motion Sequences Very Cool Crew !! 48AT85 Something went wrong... Thanks for posting this PD much appreciated... Two things strike me about this clip. First I have been trying hard to improve my driving this year ie not revving the bejaysus off it and it certainly sounds better than my previous attempts, and second I really do have to get the missus to knit me a cushion - the seat was already on max height setting!!! Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Spartan looks and sounds well Tim... Especially the front track guards! I have the same problem with the seat! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDonovan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks for posting this PD much appreciated... Two things strike me about this clip. First I have been trying hard to improve my driving this year ie not revving the bejaysus off it and it certainly sounds better than my previous attempts, and second I really do have to get the missus to knit me a cushion - the seat was already on max height setting!!! Cheers Tim Tim... its a pleasure. You put on a really good show !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Spartan looks and sounds well Tim... Especially the front track guards! I have the same problem with the seat! Chris Cheers Chris Your track guards are peachy, a perfect copy - bolted straight on! I still bear the scars of fitting that engine last year - starting at 10am Sunday and finishing at 3am Monday, and then going to work! However it does seem to go well. Things were a bit more organised when I did the Sabre... Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDonovan Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Some general shots from this years show. Inc CVRTs, BRDM-2,Halftrack,Striker,Sabre,Samson,Saladin,Scimitar,Scorpion,EMK Pontoon thingy,Daf Drops,Panhard APC,Stormer,Stalwart,Dodge WC52 and Challenger 1 Something went wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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timbo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Something went wrong... Nice little feature Paul. Quite a testament to your filming skills...and great publicity for next years show.. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDonovan Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Cheers Tim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 After 4 years of being on the committee for the Tanks Trucks and Firepower Show I have through pressure of too many things, work...etc decided to retire from the show organisation/running. I am proud to have been involved in the setting up of the show in 2010 with Andrew, Mick and Co. I am sure it will continue to grow in the coming years. Phil Palmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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