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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 9:08:38 GMT -5
Had too much fun at annual event by Indiana Military Vehicles Preservation Association held at Ropkey Armor Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The museum is a private collection of many tanks in middle of a ferkin' corn field. Check the pictures if you don't believe me... Museum website in case you are interested... worth it if you ever pass thru Indiana! www.ropkeyarmormuseum.com The museum... see corn field in the background? Event is behind the museum.  Inside the museum...  Many tanks...    Even a Japanese one...  Many bikes for you who love 'em...  Tractors/bulldozers...  Something to turn Rob on...  Even couple of planes...  I got to fondle big toys...   Finally I got to visit Dicky's man cave... impressive!  I uploaded more than 160 pictures to my Photobucket if you wish to see more. s713.photobucket.com/user/aleffler/library/MVPA%202013%20Ropkey?sort=3&page=1Enjoy! Off to work... |
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Post by pantherf on Sept 21, 2013 9:37:20 GMT -5
Nice pictures there Andy! You should have said something about dropping by there as it's been a while since I have visited Fred and his toyz! As a matter of fact, I was there when they were knee-deep in restoring that FT tank. It was all apart in their 'workshop' in the back room. And the Japanese tank is a Type 74 captured by none other than our own Marines! It's a treasure. I have lots of pics too so I may be visiting yours soon as that place is amazing to see.  And he is on FaceBook too. As a matter of fact there is a Swap Meet there today. Jeff |
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 21, 2013 18:03:34 GMT -5
Dang I wish I could have gotten off work to go! Maybe next year. Looks like you had a pretty good time Andy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 18:06:30 GMT -5
Hey Jeff!
John thought maybe one day we all can meet there. There is always next year I think it usually happens on third weekend of September so better mark your calendar now. LOL Also John told me you will stop by AMPS next week. I am not sure if I can stop but but will let John know.
Serious note Fred has been fighting cancer I was told by one of the museum volunteers... if you are talking about the owner I can not remember his name. He was either walking around or resting on lawn chair at his house porch. Hoping he recovers completely.
They were in middle of restoring Patton as they wanted to run it today but ran into engine troubles so its back in the garage. They will run M41 Bulldog instead... too bad I had to work today.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 18:07:51 GMT -5
Hey buddy! Missed you by a minute. Next year we will make it work. It is best to go on Saturday... more vendors, bigger crowd and they don't fly planes or run tanks on Friday too. I had fun but it would be even better with your help hauling my new big toys back home for me.  |
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Post by pantherf on Sept 21, 2013 18:49:09 GMT -5
Sure, I'm game! The more the merrier for sure! Crawfordsville is only about 90 minutes away (60 if I hurry  ) so let's do it one day! If he doesn't have any running tanks that day I could always bring one of my 1/16 to show off?  Jeff |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 18:50:14 GMT -5
That's the tank they were hoping to run today but couldn't due to engine troubles. They had it restored this summer...  It was HUGE... maybe they will run it next year? First year I went they ran this WWI tank...  Second year M24 Chaffee... it was awesome!  This year I missed... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 18:51:30 GMT -5
Sure, I'm game! The more the merrier for sure! Crawfordsville is only about 90 minutes away (60 if I hurry ) so let's do it one day! If he doesn't have any running tanks that day I could always bring one of my 1/16 to show off? Jeff AWESOME! Where do you live exactly? I live in Carmel. NO I am not that rich... next year few guys want to tag along too. David Samson, Erik Fox, Joshua others from local AMPS club. You will like them too... |
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Post by Leon on Sept 21, 2013 18:59:13 GMT -5
Andy,looks like you had a great time buddy  .Is that a sand colored M109 i see in the first pic?Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 19:05:42 GMT -5
Leon, glad you liked the pics!!! Yes, the biggest one in the whole museum behind the Vietnam War patrol boat. I forgot to mention it has one... More pics for you since you love them M109s!   Interior... looks pretty roomy for five or six ladies and beer keg, huh?   |
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Post by Leon on Sept 21, 2013 19:13:44 GMT -5
Awesome pics Andy,thank you .Going to bookmark this just in case i get the urge to do another one. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 19:16:24 GMT -5
Can take more pictures next year if you want me to. It will only cost you few beer... Anytime for you my friend! |
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Post by pantherf on Sept 21, 2013 19:27:52 GMT -5
I live in Franklin, but I was born and raised in Indy. That Paladin is the first thing you see when you enter the Museum! It DOMINATES the space as it does the battlefield! So, they were trying to start the M47 PATTON huh? Too bad it didn't work out but I'd rather see the FT running. Did I mention it was in parts the last time I was there? Those are some extremely nice photos... what kind of camera are you using as I am in the market for one. One that I need for modeling too as my camera I have is about 12 years old and it is suffering badly and lacks those features I really need. Bill knows as I have picked his brains way too many times!  Yeah... I am a total armor geek and part-time historian. I will probably use a full card on the FT as I have a 1/16th kit on it's way next month... FINALLY after having it on pre-order going on 3 months!  I do think to honor Freds tank I want to paint it EXACTLY the same, and make up any markings that I can. I'm even RCing the kit as I do believe I have some metal dozer tracks that should work. We'll see. It'll be all me as there are no known electronics and boxes for the kit.  Oh well... here I go rambling on again!  Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Sept 21, 2013 19:30:46 GMT -5
How about a case of Duval? |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2013 21:27:52 GMT -5
Jeff- Franklin is not that far. You are even closer to AMPS club as they meet in Greenwood at public library. They were still working on M47 Patton the whole time when I was there. See ladder I think its 6 footer... tank rear is as tall as ladder. DAMN!  Engine rebuilt I was told...   The mechanic stepped away for a while so I climbed on the ladder to take pictures of the engine. LOL My camera? You are going to chuckle... iPhone 4s. It do take good pictures but not at distance or fast movement. Its battery life really SUCKS. Planning to upgrade to iPhone 5s next month after my trip to New Mexico. I really want a better camera... one day! Leon- I ACCEPT!!! LOLOLOL
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Post by imatanker on Sept 22, 2013 3:47:59 GMT -5
DP,looks like you had a great time,fantastic piccy's. I will refrain from making any Yellow Submarine comments I will say that the Red Power Wagon is pretty sweet. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 22, 2013 20:49:18 GMT -5
LOLOLOL! I knew somebody was going to say something about that mini yellow submarine... had to take picture of it. Glad you liked the Red Power Wagon... few vehicles were used for civilian purpose.
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 24, 2013 23:12:46 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 24, 2013 23:56:11 GMT -5
I managed to visit Nemo's man cave once... the line was very long and slow you know? LOL Glad you enjoyed the pictures... you will like Chaffee better if it is running. Here's video clip I took last year... it was awesome! CLICK ON THE PIC TO ACTIVATE...  |
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And he is on FaceBook too. As a matter of fact there is a Swap Meet there today.
) so let's do it one day! 
.Is that a sand colored M109 i see in the first pic?Thanks for sharing. 
I do think to honor Freds tank I want to paint it EXACTLY the same, and make up any markings that I can. I'm even RCing the kit as I do believe I have some metal dozer tracks that should work. We'll see. It'll be all me as there are no known electronics and boxes for the kit. 
