Initial Production Tiger Convoy Light?

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Re: Initial Production Tiger Convoy Light?

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You're right about the book. But I don't always believe what museums show, especially when there are many original pictures out there that can tell a different story ;)
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Re: Initial Production Tiger Convoy Light?

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My tank crew added a Panzer IV convoy light before they headed to Leningrad. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
On a more serious note, perhaps Alan Hamby was referring to the cylinder type of light as opposed to the Panzer IV version. I could be wrong but I’ve seen several photos of very early initial production Tigers with the early rectangular convoy lights. I usually take internet info with a tiny grain of salt.
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More fantastic links! Everything you need to know about Tigers on this thread. Thanks folks.
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That’s it. Looks just like the brass kit I ordered.
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