hi guys[:)]
i’ve got quite a few tank kits ready to go [:)][:)][:)], and have got aftermarket tow cables for them, as i gather that tanks virtually never went in to battle “a la tamiya”[:p], with their cables nicely stowed…
anyway, i just want to check exactly how they were attached at front and back, especially the german ones: was it a case of cable to “separate hook thingy” [:p] to ring/hoop hanging from chassis??
sorry for pthe pathetic terminalogy, but i don’t know their names, and that was the only way i could think of describing them!![;)]
would be grateful for any feedback, as i appreciate this post is not exactly likely to set the forum on fire!!![:)]
regards,
nick
ps can’t wait 'till the panther group-build!
Well Nick. Some purists might try to tell you there’s a right way to stow one, but when it comes down to it, if it was convenient and it would stay on the tank, it’s ok. It would just depend on how big a hurry the crew was in when stowing one in reality. Browse through any books or mags you have for pics and on the interenet and see what you can find to give you some ideas. And just build it the way you like it!!
Eric
I agree with erush. Most of the time during battle, they didnt take the time to properly stow thing slike that away. If that had been pulled out of the mud or something like that. They would probably just detach it from the towing vehicle and then sling it onto the tank in some form or fashion.
nmayhew,
On the PZ 38 chasis - it’s definetly hook thingys and strap whogits
I’ve also seen similiar on the PZ III and PZIV
Hope it helps
Eric hit it on the head, out of the way, convenient and don’t get lost. On our M60s we’d hook one end to a tow hook on the front or rear and the other end would get tied to an outrigger or box handle with rope or a web strap. Secure enough to keep it from getting dragged underneath and ripped off.