tank in the Twilight Zone episode?

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Used to “READ” Zap ages ago, along with Slow Death comix, i guess that was about 30 yr’s ago tho[:(]

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It’s my fault to bring Red Dawn into this so I’ll keep it brief. I liked that movie too, which in some lists was the most violent movie ever made up to that time. Besides being based on a story, it had a convincing backstory assembled in part by General “I’m in charge” Haig which among other things argued against the withdrawal of tactical nuclear missles for Europe. For a brief shining moment President Reagan was too liberal; as he was willing to negotiate this pro quo with Gorbachev.

But back to the 'zone, I don’t have Netflix but I would really like to see that episode again, so pass the Good’n’Plenties! Why didn’t they have the tank?

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IIRC it stalled and would not restart

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Thanks to all your help with the correct details, I was able to refine my research oline and found all the images I was looking for.

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That’s an M3A3, not an M5 or M5A1. The M5/A1 had raised engine deck whereas that engine deck is flat from front to back on the M3A3. The M3A3 was widely exported and US forces used the more modern M5.

Note the flat upper hull on this AFV Club M3A3:

Versus the raised rear engine deck on the M5A1:

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Rob = Eagle eyes. Good call on that.

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Nice reply post, Rob! Very complete.

also, the angles of the sides of the upper hull is noticable. I built the Tamiya M5A1 many years ago, and saw this difference in the pictures.

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