Comet Measurements

robert michael hilton · Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:34 pm

I have started to adapt my no longer in use, motorcycle trailer, to transport the Comet, when received and built. Can I have the overall length which includes the gun. I know the tank body is 42.5 inches. Thank you, Mick.

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:13 pm

The usual dimensions given are 25' 1.5", which scales out in 1/6th to be 50.25".

Adrian.

Matthew Holt · Post by **Matthew Holt** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:27 pm

Is that with the turret facing aft in the parked position? It seems the barrel wouldn't hang over the back end that much but I could be wrong.

robert michael hilton · Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:49 pm

Thank you for your replies, I was considering the option with the gun facing forward....never crossed my mind to reverse the gun.

Good idea, if I am short of space.

If the overall length is 50.25" I can cut the baseboard to suit, with room to spare.
This will be my first Armortek model....the idea would be to show the completed Comet at local vintage rallies,next year. Thank you again..mick

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:09 pm

> with the turret facing aft in the parked position

Apparently, that way round it measures 21' 6"

All these measurements were taken from websites rather than original documentation so if anyone happens to have corroboration it would be greatly appreciated

Adrian.

Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:41 pm

Adrian

I've got copies of the original handbooks and will look at the weekend.

Regards

Stephen

robert michael hilton · Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:15 pm

Ok, I will delay cutting the expensive ply, purchased today. The trailer is no longer needed as I sold my New Hudson Autocycle last year. The trailer was newly purchased two years ago and still in good condition. I needed to find a use for it, will make an ideal transporter....thank you for your replies....mick

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:09 pm

Hi,
I read some ware that trailers are not the best thing from tanks as they bounce to much over bumps.

David

robert michael hilton · Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:22 pm

Trailers can bounce when unloaded...this one is very heavy and stable.The Comet will have it's own box and padding, with appropiate straps. Thanks for the advice though...mick

Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:20 pm

Robert

Apologies for taking so long to get to my references.

The Comet 1 Handbook quotes the following official figures:

Overall length (gun front) - 301.5 inches

Overall length (gun rear) - 258 inches

Width - 120 inches

Height - 105.75inches

Height to top of turret ring - 66.5 inches

Hope that is of use.

Regards

Stephen

robert michael hilton · Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:40 am

Hello Stephen, thank you for information,I have allowed enough space on the base area, to box the Comet completely. I know these are minor details, my enthusiasm is running away with me at the moment. This is my first Armortek tank and I am itching to start the build....Mick