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Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:26 pm
by RobW
Looking at the HL Panzer 3, what are the (more substantial) rods across the top of the tracks? You can see 3 in the image. Could be support bars but the angle is wrong.
Re: Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:54 am
by Aussie
Pretty sure track guard support bars are exactly what they are.
Re: Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:36 am
by RobW
OK, thanks.
Re: Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:17 am
by jarndice
Semi-Circular clamps go over the bar and bolt onto the Track Guard,
Re: Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:24 pm
by RobW
Cheers. I was trying to work out if the bars were to hold/reinforce the guards or were attached to the guards as tie down points. I'd best leave them on then!
Re: Panzer 3 track guards
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:26 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Ive seen that tank. Those guards are held on by what I feel are after-market mounts.
Same as the exhaust covers on the Panther at APG Maryland before the collection was broken up and moved.
Also, the centre section of armour is gone. Cut away to allow interior viewing(the turret section is the same but filled by sheet metal)
So, the guard supports are less than authentic.
They are in the right spot, and near enough looking.
Beware of museum exhibits.
They are often semi restored, and not accurate, depending on where the tank is.