Thanks for the feedback I've received from notably @aloydaboi-y2d and @masterbadger9408 that the tank on display as a German Panzer 38(t) could be a Japanese Type 97 ShinHoTo Chi-Ha medium tank. Digging around, I found out that this was a tank prop used in the 2005 movie, The Great Raid. It is indeed supposed to be a replica Japanese Type 97 ShinHoTo Chi-Ha built from an FV432 chassis. It was painted in German colours as its used by a local re-enactor group! In the interim, I will upload a corrected version of this video later this evening. I have learnt a lot from the support and feedback of my viewers. Thank you. 😀
not enough wheels . I would be more likely to suggest that it is a replica ( made for film work ) , based on the British 432 APC the 38 T has 4 wheels on each side , the Chi-Ha has 6
@andrewdowns3403 Correct. I found out it was original an FV432 chassis. Check out my Hidden in Plain Sight video where I corrected myself. Thanks for confirming 👍
I believe the bell helicopter is supposed to be the Bell H-47, but as you pointed out the windscreen is odd, it's supposed to be a bubble these types were used the Korean war, and often as a crop duster as well as fair weathered bush and conservation and forestry work, prior to more modern types such as the Hughes model 500 family etc... . Thank you for your content I'm new to watching you programs 2 to 3 weeks. I'm a military historian Stay safe and have PEACE
@timothystern5827 Thanks Tim, please stay in touch. I'm just a keen amateur. Feel free to email me at wklim70@hotmail.com if you ever want to discuss any topics.
@blackbeard2261 I can! Intended as a guided suicide weapon, they could well have targeted not only military installations but parliament or Buckingham Palace or RN ships. Scary to contemplate!
Remember they had a nice unrestored ww2 tracked japanese artillery tractor made by isuzu, sitting outside, must of been around 1982. Like to know were it ended up.
@terryhinton9910 Thanks for letting me know. I could see that where the wings attached to the fuselage wasn't quite spot on. Great display item nonetheless 😁
Unfortunately most of the aircraft are. I worked on the great raid production, making most of the Japanese uniform equipment making over 500 sets of kit. You are correct about the tank being a mock-up made on a British apc
it's not a maxim machine gun, it's a Vickers , but were all based around the Maxim, vickers improved from the maxim by inverting the fire mechanisms and reduced the weight, same performance and use though
And the Owen Submachine gun shown afterwards is a unique weapon as well, one of the first Australian produced weapons developed by an Australian for use in Jungle terrain etc thats why it has the magazine straight up so it doesnt get snagged on bushes etc
@@AcesArmourAdmirals I'm kinda annoyed seeing this video, i was in Queensland in October but choose to go to the Australian Army air musuem north of Towomba instead as this one was slightly off the path i was taking, I wish id gotten to see it and now i will have to head back and go to it, im in New Zealand
Thanks for the feedback I've received from notably @aloydaboi-y2d and @masterbadger9408 that the tank on display as a German Panzer 38(t) could be a Japanese Type 97 ShinHoTo Chi-Ha medium tank. Digging around, I found out that this was a tank prop used in the 2005 movie, The Great Raid. It is indeed supposed to be a replica Japanese Type 97 ShinHoTo Chi-Ha built from an FV432 chassis. It was painted in German colours as its used by a local re-enactor group! In the interim, I will upload a corrected version of this video later this evening. I have learnt a lot from the support and feedback of my viewers. Thank you. 😀
not enough wheels . I would be more likely to suggest that it is a replica ( made for film work ) , based on the British 432 APC the 38 T has 4 wheels on each side , the Chi-Ha has 6
@andrewdowns3403 Correct. I found out it was original an FV432 chassis. Check out my Hidden in Plain Sight video where I corrected myself. Thanks for confirming 👍
Great museum, i love it. Spitfire grill.
Of the British fighters, my personal favourite is the Hurricane. Very down to earth 😊 The classic BoB Spitfire with eight 0.303 MG is legendary!
I had no idea that this place existed. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you very much. 😀
@@chriswobcke7271 It's pretty nifty!
Please also check out my 'Correction to Gold Coast War Museum' video where I point out the mistake I made 🤭
That is a neat little museum, not so big that a family would lose interest, but yet still so much to see, thanks for showing this to us.
Thanks. An hour would certainly be ample, can take the better half shopping later. Keeps everyone happy 😊
very nice little museum
Thanks for commenting. It's quite an interesting place.
I believe the bell helicopter is supposed to be the Bell H-47, but as you pointed out the windscreen is odd, it's supposed to be a bubble these types were used the Korean war, and often as a crop duster as well as fair weathered bush and conservation and forestry work, prior to more modern types such as the Hughes model 500 family etc... .
Thank you for your content I'm new to watching you programs 2 to 3 weeks.
I'm a military historian
Stay safe and have
PEACE
@timothystern5827 Thanks Tim, please stay in touch. I'm just a keen amateur. Feel free to email me at wklim70@hotmail.com if you ever want to discuss any topics.
Thanks, I’d forgotten about this place, must be 30 years since I last visited, only an hour from home, might make the trip again.
Its pretty laid back and there's time to look at everything without the crowds!
imagine some farmers son has only every ridden a horse and all the sudden finds himself riding that bomb 800km/h into England
@blackbeard2261 I can! Intended as a guided suicide weapon, they could well have targeted not only military installations but parliament or Buckingham Palace or RN ships. Scary to contemplate!
Remember they had a nice unrestored ww2 tracked japanese artillery tractor made by isuzu, sitting outside, must of been around 1982. Like to know were it ended up.
@@philipreiffel5077 I didn't see anything resembling that when I was there, I'm sorry to say.
czech vzor 38 really looked like the type 97 with german camo...
@@aloydaboi-y2d Remarkably similar in appearance.
@aloydaboi-y2d Hi mate, you're right! Absolutely not a Panzer 38(t) based on the shape of the front hull plates and main gun mantlet.
The spitfire is a wooden mock up made in the mid 80,s
@terryhinton9910 Thanks for letting me know. I could see that where the wings attached to the fuselage wasn't quite spot on. Great display item nonetheless 😁
Unfortunately most of the aircraft are. I worked on the great raid production, making most of the Japanese uniform equipment making over 500 sets of kit. You are correct about the tank being a mock-up made on a British apc
@terryhinton9910 Amazing. Would love to learn more in due course from yourself.
it's not a maxim machine gun, it's a Vickers , but were all based around the Maxim, vickers improved from the maxim by inverting the fire mechanisms and reduced the weight, same performance and use though
And the Owen Submachine gun shown afterwards is a unique weapon as well, one of the first Australian produced weapons developed by an Australian for use in Jungle terrain etc thats why it has the magazine straight up so it doesnt get snagged on bushes etc
@@NigelAnderson-iu2bs Thanks for confirming. Much appreciated! 😊
@@NigelAnderson-iu2bs Gotta love the Owen SMG
@@AcesArmourAdmirals I'm kinda annoyed seeing this video, i was in Queensland in October but choose to go to the Australian Army air musuem north of Towomba instead as this one was slightly off the path i was taking, I wish id gotten to see it and now i will have to head back and go to it, im in New Zealand
I know that feeling! I'll be in Ackl and Chch in April 👍
I dont think that's a 38T I am pretty sure its a Chi-ha Kai
@masterbadger9408 Hi mate, you're right! Absolutely not a Panzer 38(t) based on the shape of the front hull plates and main gun mantlet.
German WW2 planes are the best looking.
There's something very warlike and deadly in their appearance.