How big is Sherman the alligator from Shark Tank?
The alligator is known locally as ‘Sherman the Tank’, and he’s believed to be between 12 to 14 feet in length.
Why are Sherman tanks so good?
The Sherman in particular has some very sturdy components, and more often than not, if the powertrain remained sealed up, even after decades on the firing range, if it didn’t get penetrated, they rarely needed much work to be operational again.
Why did the Sherman have a wide center guided track?
The using arm wanted a wider center guided track in the MTO because the side guided tracks on the Sherman were prone to throwing on irregular and rocky side slopes. Extended end connectors were well received by the using arms. Tank Suspension – Sherman suspension was found to be durable, with few volute springs failing.
Did you know that the Sherman tank has a real Japanese engine?
The Sherman tank is of course going to see all on its own, but they also have a real Japanese Zero, with its correct engine and it flies! Even crazier? It was used in the Ben Aflack movie Pearl Harbor!
Where is Sherman the tank alligator?
On Friday, Ocean Creek Golf Course at Fripp Island posted the same footage to Facebook, describing the gator as a “Sherman tank enjoying a nice afternoon stroll across hole #4.” Astonished golfers can be heard chatting in the Facebook video.
How big is Sherman the alligator?
12ft alligatorNaturee. Sherman The Tank is a 12ft alligator that lives on a golf course!
Why do they have alligators in golf courses?
Alligators often turn up on golf courses as they provide a safe habitat with plenty of prey.
Do alligators eat golf balls?
Share All sharing options for: Giant gator eats golf ball after being hit in the head. Golf course gators, a Florida tradition like no other. Seeing an alligator in a water hazard isn't anything new, but few actually eat the golf ball like this one did.
Are there alligators at Augusta golf course?
But Harbour Town presents one course hazard not seen at Augusta: alligators. Gators are a fixture on golf courses throughout much of the southeastern United States. They even make occasional starring roles on the PGA Tour, frightening players as they ply their trade.
Has a pro golfer ever attacked an alligator?
Scott Lahodik, 51, was doing the job the course hired him to do when the alligator clamped down on his left arm and caused a significant injury to his arm, according to FOX 13 and WFTS.
The Model Gallery, Post 1
Friend of the site Bill A, has put together a very nice M4 composite hull Sherman, based on the Tank his father operated in WWII. Bill Dad served with the 44th Tank Battalion in the Philipines when we took them back late in WWII. This kit is Dragon #6441, and I think Dragon makes a very nice Sherman for the price.
Sherman Tank Site News Post 17
I am always tweaking the site and doing minor edits, but in the past few weeks, I’ve had time for some more major projects. There have been a few minor projects worth noting as well.
Sherman Tank Site Post 74: From the Army Motors Archive! The Maintenance Maze
While I was poking through some old issues of Army Motors, I ran into this fascinating little guide to the Armies maintenance system. Most people who have not dealt with some kind of large motor pool have no idea the large maintenance tail a big number of tanks or even trucks has.
Memorial Day, 2018, Remember what this this day is all about, the men and women who died for our Nation
Memorial Day, 2018, Remember what this this day is all about, the men and women who died for our Nation.
Sherman Tank Site News Post 16
W ell, the beginning of the year was looking good, then things on a work-related front went south, and I have not had as much time for the site. What time I had I was using on image improvements and had to cut back there due to some carpal tunnel syndrome issues. I won’t bother you all with further personal stuff.
Sherman Tank Site Post 72: Army Motors, the Magazine of the Army Mechanic!
O ver the years, I’ve run into the Army’s PS Magazines, the comic book style magazine distributed around the army to advise the troops in language they could too, but they were all post-WWII so of limited interest to the Sherman Tank Fanatic. RadioNerds has all or almost all of the PS Mags for download, and they are a fun read.
News Posts 15: 2018 is starting off well!
I started a new image improvement series based on the Shermans Motors. I was not entirely happy with the first series of images I cleaned up regarding the Ford GAA and the M4A3. There were several reasons, the main being, I just got a lot better at using the imaged editing software over the process of doing that first set.
