Sorry this is a long post, but there is a lot of information, hope you all find it interesting and useful.
I have done a lot of research while trying to get the Panzer III tow ropes completed and have found out that there are several configurations of the mounting brackets. Firstly I will show the sets I am offering. At the end of the post I will show which configuration was used on each modification of the Panzer III to the best of my knowledge. This list may not be complete, I have ascertained this information by studying lots of period photographs, some only showing one clamp. During the period of the Ausf E to early L there appears to be a mix of the small and large rear deck and engine covers, with different configurations of the two rope bracket layout. The brackets offered in each set should cover all possibilities.
I have enough parts in stock to make ten sets of any combination of those listed. Five sets only available for order. If I receive more orders than I have stock to fill, it will be a first come first serve basis. Any orders over the five I have available will be put on back order while I acquire new parts, hopefully you will not have to wait to long.
Panzer III Tow Rope Types and Prices.
PZIIIT11AS Two short cable tow rope set. PzIII Ausf D to early L and Stug Ausf A to F $150.00
PZIIIT11ASK Two short cable tow rope set as a kit. PzIII Ausf D to early L and Stug Ausf A to F $105.00
PZIIIT11AL Two long cable tow rope set. PzIII Ausf E to early L $150.00
PZIIIT11ALK Two long cable tow rope set as a kit. PzIII Ausf E to early L $105.00
PZIIIT11B Two long cable tow rope set. PzIII Ausf E to N $140.00
PZIIIT11BK Two long cable tow rope set as a kit. PzIII Ausf E to N $95.00
PZIIIT11C Two long cable tow rope set. PzIII Ausf E to N $155.00
PZIIIT11CK Two long cable tow rope set as a kit. PzIII Ausf E to N $110.00
PZIIIT11D One long cable tow rope set. PzIII Ausf E & F $85.00
PZIIIT11DK One long cable tow rope set as a kit. PzIII Ausf E & F $60.00
STUG3T2 Two cable tow rope set. Stug III Ausf F/8 and G $140.00
STUG3T2K Two cable tow rope set as a kit. Stug III Ausf F/8 and G $95.00
The one cable set may have been used on other mods, but I have only found a evidence of it fitted to a Ausf E and F.
PZIIIT1AS Two short cable tow rope set.
PZIIIT1ASK Two short cable tow rope set as a kit.
PZIIIT1A Two cable tow rope set fitted to scale drawing. The same layout is used for the PZIIIT11AL with longer tow ropes to allow for the larger rear deck and engine covers.
Close up pictures of fittings
PZIIIT1B Two long cable tow rope set.
PZIIIT1BK Two long cable tow rope set as a kit.
PZIIIT1B Two long cable tow rope set fitted to scale drawing.
PZIIIT1C Two long cable tow rope set.
PZIIIT1CK Two long cable tow rope set as a kit.
PZIIIT1C Two long cable tow rope set fitted to scale drawing. The cables in the picture are not fitted correctly and two of the brackets are in the wrong place. I only found this out when I tried to fit the cables and did not have all my reference books with me, so I took a guess. It was close, but wrong. Will update picture as soon as I can.
PZIIIT11DK One long cable tow rope set.
PZIIIT11DK One long cable tow rope set as a kit.
PZIIIT11DK One long cable tow rope set. This is a Photoshop picture as I was not aware of the single cable set at the time of making the layout pictures.
STUG3T2 Two cable tow rope set.
STUG3T2K Two cable tow rope set as a kit.
STUG3T2 Two cable tow rope set layout.
Panzer III Tow Rope Configurations.
Ausf A-C. Does not appear to have and tow rope fittings.
Ausf D to early L. Both types AS and AL with some slightly different configurations
Ausf E and F. Type D. Also type AL.
Ausf late L to N. Types B and C
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Regards
Mike