| MathewatWarTimeMiniatures | 07 Jun 2016 5:28 a.m. PST |
While up in Cairns with work I had a chance to visit. Well worth it. A longer blurb and heaps of pics here: link regards
Mathew |
| rustymusket | 07 Jun 2016 5:52 a.m. PST |
Thanks for sharing! Looks like a well maintained collection. |
| Grelber | 07 Jun 2016 7:41 a.m. PST |
Impressive collection! I see what you mean about the size differential between the T-54 and Centurion.
APC rides? Grelber |
| Combat Colours | 07 Jun 2016 11:07 a.m. PST |
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| Navy Fower Wun Seven | 07 Jun 2016 2:08 p.m. PST |
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| Mithridates | 07 Jun 2016 3:17 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the gallery – nice shot of the Sentinel with a 17pdr (?). |
| Ghecko | 07 Jun 2016 4:34 p.m. PST |
Thanks. Love to get there. |
| bsrlee | 07 Jun 2016 11:04 p.m. PST |
I believe the Sentinel with 17 pdr is a mockup, as the 17pdr was to have been built on the second model hull and turret, only one of which was produced and is in the Australian War Memorial collection, fitted with a 25 pdr (ACIII Thunderbolt). link |
| chironex | 07 Jun 2016 11:35 p.m. PST |
I see you didn't have much better luck with the lighting than I did.
Did you try the shooting gallery? |
| MathewatWarTimeMiniatures | 08 Jun 2016 2:11 a.m. PST |
Yes they do APC rides. The Sentinel is a mockup, but effective. It was also good to see a couple of other unique Australian vehicles namely the 2Pdr on the Universal Carrier and the Australian version of the Sexton. Well worth the visit even more so in the future as more vehicles get on display. What I think is best is that it is a private collection and does not rely on the public to survive. Saying that some 33,000 have visited in the last 18 months, which is great given its location in Far North QLD. |
| blacksoilbill | 08 Jun 2016 4:38 a.m. PST |
That's impressive. Just need to work on a reason to get to Cairns! |
| Mithridates | 08 Jun 2016 3:14 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the advice on the Sentinel – being lazy should have checked Wikipedia first! Next time the War Memorial facility at Mitchell is open must go and have a look. I did not realise that a number of Sentinels were 'modified' and used as German tanks for the WWII Chips Rafferty Rats of Tobruk movie. |
| chironex | 08 Jun 2016 11:16 p.m. PST |
@blacksoilbill – When I went in April, this WAS the reason I went. |
| wrgmr1 | 10 Jun 2016 6:09 p.m. PST |
That is impressive!
The SU-100 is a rare vehicle. |
| frostydog | 09 Aug 2016 12:09 a.m. PST |
War memorial storage facility opening up in September the 9th from memory. Open from 9-3 no tripods or selfies sticks. |
| hasty1066 | 09 Aug 2016 3:50 p.m. PST |
Having just been to the museum I can highly recommend it. Here is more information about the AWM Open Day Big Things in Store Saturday, 10 September 9.00am – 3.00pm (last entry 2.30pm) Australian War Memorial Treloar Technology Centre, 8 Callan Street, Mitchell ACT The Treloar Technology Centre is the Australian War Memorial's conservation facility and storage hub. Big Things in Store is a unique opportunity for the whole family to experience one of the world's greatest military collections. Entry is by donation, with proceeds going to support the work of the Australian War Memorial |
| chironex | 17 Aug 2016 1:16 a.m. PST |
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