"Tank Stowage" Topic

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JD Lee	18 Apr 2013 9:32 a.m. PST
I am in process building three Panthers (Tigers and Stugs to follow) and in the process of adding stowage. As far as I can tell from looking at photographs, there really is no standard pattern of extra equipment added to vehicles. Are there any specific do's or don't s when adding stowage? If someone has some pictures of work they have done with 15mm tanks with stowage added it would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Doms Decals	18 Apr 2013 10:05 a.m. PST
Don't put it on the engine deck is the only obvious biggy – it'll catch fire…. Also avoid placements that obstruct vision ports etc. Otherwise it's pretty much anything goes.
Rrobbyrobot	18 Apr 2013 10:16 a.m. PST
Kind of obvious but I'll say it anyways. Traverse the tank's turret 360 degrees and consider elevation and depression of the main gun. Nothing may be allowed which interferes with this. Also what has already been said about the engine deck.
nickinsomerset	18 Apr 2013 10:43 a.m. PST
And check photos either books or on line, Tally Ho!
James Wright	18 Apr 2013 11:18 a.m. PST
While I would agree on not putting stowage on the engine deck, there are many examples of photos showing Stug engine decks heavily laden with items. Now that said, a lot of those pics are in the colder months in Russia, where engine cooling is probably not as huge a concern.

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