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About Tank Mechanic Simulator
Tank Mechanic Simulator puts you in the role of a WWII tank mechanic, letting you locate, excavate, and fully restore historic armored vehicles. The game emphasizes realistic renovation steps—from mud removal and de‑rusting to painting and engine rebuilding—using a range of specialized tools.
Beyond restoration, you can test each tank on a training ground, drive it, or fire its armament on a shooting range. Successful projects can be sold for profit, displayed in a personal museum, and shared with the community via Steam Workshop.
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Vehicle Roster
The game features 21 vehicles, including 15 tanks, 4 armored vehicles, and 2 self‑propelled guns from German, US, and Soviet forces. Each vehicle contains roughly 200 + individual parts for detailed work.
Notable models include the German Tiger H1, US M4A3E8 Sherman, Soviet T‑34/85, and the massive Maus. The variety lets players experience differing mechanical layouts and historical designs.
- Compare the part count of a tank versus an armored car to gauge renovation complexity.
- Use the community workshop to view how others have customized the same vehicle.
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Extraction Missions
Tanks are often found buried on WWII battlefields. Players locate a site, employ tools like a metal detector, ground‑penetrating radar, drone, or shovel, then call an excavation team.
After pumping out mud and cleaning debris, the tank is lifted onto a truck trailer and moved to the workshop for restoration.
- Mark the tank location with multiple detectors before calling for excavation.
- Prioritize cleaning mud before proceeding to de‑rusting for better tool efficiency.
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Renovation Process
Renovation follows a step‑by‑step workflow: clean mud, remove rust, sandblast, apply primer, then final paint. Tools include a rust removal tool, sandblaster, paint gun, hammer, grinder, and wrench.
Interior work covers crew space, engine, gearbox, fuel system, and drive components. Engines are removed to a stand for detailed interaction, and fluids must be filled before testing.
- Use the wrench tool for quick disassembly of rusted bolts.
- Apply primer before the final paint to ensure color fidelity.
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Testing and Display
After restoration, tanks can be driven on a test yard to verify engine, gearbox, and fluid systems. A proving ground offers a shooting range for armament testing.
Completed vehicles may be sold for money and reputation or placed in a personal museum, where they contribute to the player's standing.
- Run a short test drive before taking the tank to the shooting range.
- Consider museum placement for high‑reputation tanks rather than immediate sale.
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Customization & Community
Players can customize paint, camouflage, colors, and decals, with unlimited options. Designs can be shared and downloaded through Steam Workshop, allowing community exchange of liveries.
Customization offers visual variety and personal expression for each restored vehicle.
- Experiment with camouflage patterns to match historical references.
- Download popular community skins for inspiration before creating your own.
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