| Kaoschallenged | 23 Aug 2013 5:58 p.m. PST |
Does anyone know of a good internet source with photos of the Stuart minesweeper used by the 45th Indian Cavalry? Robert |
| Jemima Fawr | 24 Aug 2013 3:09 a.m. PST |
I've never even heard of it! I'm intrigued. There was an independent squadron of Valentine Scorpions in India/Burma, but I've not seen any photos of those either. |
| Texas Jack | 24 Aug 2013 4:36 a.m. PST |
I googled the hell out of this but came up with nothing. I also binged, just to be sure.
And I´m with Mark, I´ve never heard of such an animal. Robert, where did you hear of this? |
| Kaoschallenged | 24 Aug 2013 11:39 a.m. PST |
Hi guys. I found it in an article in the May-August issue of AFV News Volume 42 Number 2. Its in the article by the title of "Forgotten Funnies,Specialized Armour of the 14th Army 1943-45". It has some information on the Stuart Minesweeper,Lee Improvised Flail tank and Lee Minesweeper.It only has a photo of the Stuart though and not the others  . It does have diagrams for the Lees. The photo caption for the Stuart states that the Stuart was modified with a "Cordex Net Device". It also states that "Cordtex" was woven into a net hanging from a bamboo frame.The frame was held up by signal wire attached to the left sponson. 2 primercord Leads led out from the tank. A short one to cut the signal wire to drop the frame/net and the 2nd one to set off the "Cordtex". Robert |
| Texas Jack | 24 Aug 2013 12:47 p.m. PST |
That must have been quite a sight to see, it´s a pity there wasn´t a picture of it. I´ve gone through all of my books and googled and binged and even yahooed, but I came up empty. Let us know if you find it! |
| Kaoschallenged | 24 Aug 2013 4:28 p.m. PST |
I certainly will Jack. Theres gotta be something somewhere with more info and perhaps photos. Robert |
| Kaoschallenged | 24 Aug 2013 11:05 p.m. PST |
Jack. If you give me your Email I might be able to send you a copy of the article or photo. Robert |
| Jemima Fawr | 25 Aug 2013 3:42 a.m. PST |
PM sent. I'd be very interested in seeing that. As it happens, I'm just painting some Indian Army Stuarts. |
| Kaoschallenged | 25 Aug 2013 1:13 p.m. PST |
Patrick you have mail. And Mark send me your Email address and I'll send it to you too. Robert |
| Jemima Fawr | 25 Aug 2013 4:53 p.m. PST |
Heh, great photo! Doubly interesting in that the other tank in the photo is a pukka Grant Mk I, as opposed to a Lee. Grants were VERY rare beasts in Burma. |
| Kaoschallenged | 25 Aug 2013 7:00 p.m. PST |
I'm glad you received it and liked it Mark  . Robert |
| Kaoschallenged | 25 Aug 2013 9:58 p.m. PST |
You all have mail now guys. Robert |
| Texas Jack | 26 Aug 2013 8:26 a.m. PST |
Thank you very much Robert! I think I would like to try and rig up one of my 10mm Stuarts with that gear, just for fun  |
| Jemima Fawr | 26 Aug 2013 8:44 a.m. PST |
Oh yes indeed. I'm feeling a 15mm minesweeper coming on… :) |
| Jemima Fawr | 26 Aug 2013 8:49 a.m. PST |
For the benefit of others reading this thread, here's the photo:
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| Lion in the Stars | 26 Aug 2013 9:05 a.m. PST |
Thanks, Kaos! now to dig through the 'lead mountain' and see if I have a spare Stuart! |
| Kaoschallenged | 26 Aug 2013 1:29 p.m. PST |
Most welcome my friends. And you are right Mark that is a Grant in the photo. I don't know how I missed the mention in the caption LOL. Robert |
| Jemima Fawr | 26 Aug 2013 2:00 p.m. PST |
They often called Lees 'Grants', so it's not that unusual – unless it actually is a Grant! :) (Just to add to the confusion, the M3A5, which had the Lee turret, was designated 'Grant Mk II'!) |
| Kaoschallenged | 26 Aug 2013 8:11 p.m. PST |
I think alot of people tend to be confused LOL |
| Kaoschallenged | 27 Aug 2013 9:01 p.m. PST |
Does anyone have any copies of the previous parts to the article? Robert |
