Move of the turret motor installation to the hull

[Steen Vøler]

Hi all

On a swedish forum I saw this modification to the turret motor installation, where the owner moved it tio be installed in the hull instead of the deck.

Thought this is such a good idea that I wanted to share his picture. I will be doing this to my own Tiger.

[dennypatterson]

Mornin... how about some more detailed pictures. topfixing? good idea .. look forward to reply.. denny.

[Steen Vøler]

I will try to get more pictures - and will also measure on my own Tiger how to install.

My guess is that the fixing of the motor to the vertical plate is done with countersounk screws. I have found alu plates on ebay that are ordered and I will update when I do my "dry-run"

[Robert E Morey]

Hi Steen
That is a good modification. That way the top deck can be removed and lay basically flat. I think the hull bracket should be reinforced a bit more than shown in picture as its pretty high mounted (ie prevent gear/motor deflection) but other than that looks great!
Thanks for posting.
Bob

[Fabian Bekkers]

Smart place for the cupola motor Steen

[Steen Vøler]

@Robert - you may be right. Will see if a L type bracket could support the vertical alu part on the horisontal plate, which will fix it for sure

[Adrian Harris]

Could you combine the lateral deck support with the new vertical support plate and get rigidity that way ?

Adrian.

[Steve Stuart]

This is an innovation that could be translated to other Tanks as well, a great idea!
Steve