MOTAT's annual 'Military Day' has been extended to two days. There will be military re-enactments, military vehicle rides and much more! They are sure to have the Universal Carrier and Valentine tank running.
As well , the RC Tank club will have a display/demonstration area. If any Armorama members would like to display their static models ,they would be most welcome, just let me know.

Hi Tankduel

Thanks for that information I would like to take my young boys to this.

I will try and find out some more information about it.

Regards

Sean

Fordboy, you can keep an eye on the Motat website for further details,http://www.motat.org.nz/index.htm , nothing yet though.
I know they will have free camo facepainting for the kids, as well, I will be running a 'U-Drive' setup where any visitor can have a try at battling with a 1/16th tamiya 'battle system' equipped tank. I run this 'U-drive' setup for MOTAT at least once a month as I have an RC based entertainment business.
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hmmm very tempting indeed! Wont be displaying my models however as my little one would probably convert it to a damage prop for a dio by the time i get there.

Will certainly be making the trip since its close to the zoo where i can deposit my wife and kid. hehehe

Seems like there's quite a bunch of us planning on heading over there...

IF I can convince Her Indoors to let me off the leash for an arvo, maybe us Armorama types should co-ordinate and RV for a chat and a wander round.

$0.02

acav out

Hi

Yes I had a look at the MOTAT site nothing posted as yet.

I will let everyone know as soon as something is up on their website.

I will be heading over once I get some more detail.

Probably the Sunday depending on how events are being planned.

If anyone is keen to meet up please let me know.

Regards


Sean

Guys further details will probably only be published the week prior to the event. It's likely that there will be a special 2 day pass, for the cost of one day; to be confirmed. It will be at MOTAT 2 (Aviation). You can use the tank club stand as a meeting point if you like,it will be outdoors if the weather is good, or inside the hangar if ir rains/looks like rain. It would be great to meet you guys. I'll let you know if I get any more info.
You will also be pleased to know that you will be able to pick up an Academy model while you are at MOTAT 2, (I'm Ace hobby's sales rep for MOTAT)

Any clues how much the pass cost on the day?




When you say pick up meaning you guys will have some kits for sale on the day?

Jazza
normal entry fees are here http://www.motat.org.nz/entrycosts.htm
I'll get back to you next week to confirm is the special 2 day pass is a goer.

Academy kits, no, they are sold from the MOTAT 2 store, they also carry Jeff Plowmans 'Kiwi Armour' series.

Regards
Neville

sounds fun but im down the other end of the country is there going to be one down in chch anytime


cheers
matt

If you mean a military re-enactment event, I don't know, you could contact the Jeep owners Club/Military Re-enactment society to see if they run events down your way. http://www.jeepownersclub.co.nz/ Warbirds over Wanaka would be the ultimate event to go to I think.

Thats definitely one event i hope to attend one of these years. Pity its not held in the Winter season as i could kill 2 birds with one stone that way...snowboard and watch the warbirds.

I asked a MOTAT staff member today, and I was told that if you buy a ticket on Sat, you also can use it for entry on Sunday.

Mmm yes its now Wednesday and MOTAT have still not updated their website for this weekends activities.

A little frustrating.

Regards

Sean

This is up on the MOTAT site
"MILITARY WEEKEND! Feb 11& 12 MOTAT 2 Motions Rd Past the Zoo 10am - 5pm Pay on Saturday come back Sunday for free! Mock battles, music, weapons displays, rides. See a tank up close!"

I have been asked by MOTAT's PR agency to be available for media interviews on friday, so fingers crossed, I might be on TV with my tanks on friday night's news! I'll keep you posted on that!

Well onthe 11th I went to the 'Wheels around Waiouru' at the Waiouru museum. They had a lot of vehicles that they don't normally have on display.

Walker Bulldog
Scorpion
M16 Halftrack
a couple of different bren carriers
A selection of jeeps, including an 'SAS' version
Valentine
Quite a few trucks, recovery vehicles etc. I'm not too sure exactly what they were as thats not my thing.
3 x M113s (one white kiwi UN version with add on armour).
M577
LAV
Pinzgaur
numerous Landrovers, including one with a 106 recoiless rifle.

They had re-enactors doing an attack supported by some of the armour and a 25 pounder firing blanks.

The Maori battalion's canteen truck was selling programs and models etc.

Some if the vehicles were private collector's rather than the musem's.

An interesting weekend since MOTAT is a bit far to travel from Bulls.

Sweet as. Will be bringing the family for a day trip assuming it isnt pouring on either day.