What is a tank???

**Mike_Oettle** · 17th February 11, 01:46 PM

Jack Daw wrote: “Well it's definitely not a German Pantser.”

Interesting mis-spelling that. The word is pronounced with a TS sound, although in German it is spelt with a Z. But in Dutch and Afrikaans it is written as pantser.
But panzer/pantser simply means armour, not specifically “tank”.
What actually comes to mind is a sign that used to be seen on the Cape Flats, a sandy area on the eastern side of Cape Town, which read: “Pantserkruising/Tank crossing”.
The original (Afrikaans) wording was entirely correct, since the road that crossed the main road at that point was used by military armoured vehicles.
But whoever translated it got the wrong end of the stick, because the South African Army did not keep tanks in that area. The place was an armoured car training ground.
There was no risk of the tar surface of the main road being chewed up by crawler tracks.
Back in 1942, my father was an armoured car driving instructor. But that is another story.
Regards,
Mike

**tulloch** · 17th February 11, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

A Tiger tank?

I'd like one Tiger Tank please, but with a Dodge engine.

**Clansmen** · 17th February 11, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by mj_all

Hi all! I guess i'm still to much of a newbie to know, but what is a tank as it applies to kilts? Thanks for helping the ignorant

I am so glad this question was asked, I had seen the reference on a few posts and didn't have a clue so I was going to be brave and ask it myself, however mj_all asked it, and it has all been explained. Thank you all for taking the time to enlighten us newbies and thank you also mj_all for asking the question

**llyd** · 17th February 11, 04:58 PM

Thats not a tank....THIS is a tank..

**Riverkilt** · 17th February 11, 06:46 PM

I consider the "tank" a HAND SEWN kilt. Its VERY easy to see the difference between an 8 yard hand sewn kilt and an inexpensive "kilt-like" garment if you look around at highland games.

Course - the intense desire to own a hand sewn 8 yard wool kilt can become most addictive...top of the line....perfect...beautiful....

They're actually less expensive than most guess - IF they are purchased direct from a kiltmaker, who's name you know and who you talk directly with, rather than from a middleman.

Many kiltmakers have a two step payment process. All hand sewn kiltmakers know the mills and can find your desired tartan for you.

Step up. Give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

**Bill aka Mole** · 17th February 11, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Just wondering, Steve: how would you categorise Rabbi Pazo’s 14-metre kilt?
Would you call it a tank, or would you need a “heavier” description for it?
Regards,
Mike

Merkava.

**EldarKinSlayer** · 18th February 11, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Just wondering, Steve: how would you categorise Rabbi Pazo’s 14-metre kilt?
Would you call it a tank, or would you need a “heavier” description for it?
Regards,
Mike

A Maus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzer_VIII_Maus

**Big Mikey** · 18th February 11, 05:34 AM

In keeping with the overall history and flavour of the forum......

The MUCKLE TANK!

**MrShoe** · 18th February 11, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by tulloch

I'd like one Tiger Tank please, but with a Dodge engine.

You have a better chance of getting a Abrams with a Mopar engine.
I can see it now packing a HEMI, rolling down Woodward for the Dream Cruise.

M1A1....another fine product from the streets or The Motor City.
IMPORTED FROM DETROIT !!

**EldarKinSlayer** · 18th February 11, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by MrShoe

You have a better chance of getting a Abrams with a Mopar engine.
I can see it now packing a HEMI, rolling down Woodward for the Dream Cruise.

M1A1....another fine product from the streets or The Motor City.
IMPORTED FROM DETROIT !!

Sorry,no. Produced in Warren a suburb of Detroit but separate city entirely in a different county.