jagjetta Posted September 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2015 I am first to admit, "I hate spending the money to properly frame panoramas." Especially when they are unusually long (costs goes up a lot!). I had actually forgot that I had this ca. 1920 panorama titled, "Tank Corps, U.S.Army, Camp Meade, Md." (over 4' 10" long!) featuring new Mk VIIIs Heavy Tanks along with USM1917 6-ton tanks. This was probably taken right after the MKVIIIs were delievered and before the demise of the Tank Corps in late 1920 when it was reorganized into individual Tank Companies. Now I have to find a spot on the wall for it! Treat 'em rough! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2015 That is an awesome piece. I don't think I've ever seen another WW1 era tank scroll photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 25, 2015 a few more snaps of the panoramic photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 25, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2015 Awesome photo John. Love it. Not sure if I have ever seen another one with tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 25, 2015 That is an awesome piece. I don't think I've ever seen another WW1 era tank scroll photo. Dang...that just opened the door for me to post some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12A54 Posted September 25, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2015 This is a great Tank Corps photo. You can bet there are a few future famous leaders in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted September 25, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2015 Really cool photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted September 25, 2015 Here's a few more....that's it. I don't think I have "forgotten" any more like that first one. I was delighted to discover it in my "shootin' closet" (where I have all my ammo / firearms...tank corps stuff wasn't supposed to be in there!) I blush to think how much I have spent on framing....I don't know why I can't find Tank Corps panoramas already framed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted September 25, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2015 Wow John, all someone has to say is: I never saw a tank panorama before and you haul out the big guns! These are incredible, thanks for showing them because, I've never seen a panorama with tanks before either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 25, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2015 Those are great. Shows you what can be done when you specialize in a particular area and put in the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted September 25, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2015 I am a sucker for roll photos and these are just amazing. If you don't have room for them, feel free to send them my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted September 25, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 25, 2015 Tanks for sharing!.... .....but seriously, man those are cool and worth every cent to frame im sure.....are there any guys wearing the old tanker helmets at all in any of them?!....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 25, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2015 Here's a few more....that's it. I don't think I have "forgotten" any more like that first one. I was delighted to discover it in my "shootin' closet" (where I have all my ammo / firearms...tank corps stuff wasn't supposed to be in there!) 1a-4.jpg 1a-5.jpg 1a-6.jpg I blush to think how much I have spent on framing....I don't know why I can't find Tank Corps panoramas already framed! Well you just made this Tanker and WW1 enthusiast very happy. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted September 25, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 25, 2015 Absolutely awesome pictures. You've captured some very unique WWI History. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlok Posted September 25, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 25, 2015 Very nice! I've never seen one such as this! I always dread buying yard longs without frames, but I can never pass them up! I finally broke down & bought some used framing tools. Now I just buy large frames at goodwill & cut them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted September 26, 2015 Tanks for sharing!.... .....but seriously, man those are cool and worth every cent to frame im sure.....are there any guys wearing the old tanker helmets at all in any of them?!....mike Mike, Have yet to encounter the helmet on a panorama. I have a few snapshots where the helmets are worn, but I suspect they date around 1920-1923 rather than during the War/Occupation. JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted September 26, 2015 Very nice! I've never seen one such as this! I always dread buying yard longs without frames, but I can never pass them up! I finally broke down & bought some used framing tools. Now I just buy large frames at goodwill & cut them down. Morlock, That is an interesting approach. I used to have mine framed at hobby lobby until they became a bit too political for my tastes. Now I use a private framer whenever she has a 70% off sale...and then it still is very high priced (in most cases far more for the framing than the image!) JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted September 27, 2015 Share #18 Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks for posting these great panorama pictures! It's cool to see all the men and those tanks! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federicovitiello Posted September 27, 2015 Share #19 Posted September 27, 2015 Really nice pic! I never saw another one like this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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