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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 09:04 PM UTC


What is it?
What is it for?

Thanks in advance for any kind replies
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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 09:47 PM UTC
me too...I've done it but I don't know what is it.



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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:20 PM UTC
IIRC itīs the stowage box for the optics of the AA- MG

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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:23 PM UTC
Hi Ciro

I've also noticed that sometimes it's mounted in a defferent position


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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:28 PM UTC

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IIRC itīs the stowage box for the optics of the AA- MG

Thomas


Thanks a lot Thomas!

Do you know also how does it work?
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Posted: Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:50 PM UTC
Sorry, its not for the MG...... its an IR lens for the driver. It mounts into a circular cut out right besides the periscopes. It is indeed mounted in many different locations.

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Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 03:44 AM UTC

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Sorry, its not for the MG...... its an IR lens for the driver. It mounts into a circular cut out right besides the periscopes. It is indeed mounted in many different locations.

Chris


Thanks Chris. So I think that tube needs to put the lens in the circular cut....

Am I wrong?

Cheers, thanks again
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Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 04:06 AM UTC
Yes. I have the technical drawing in one of my russian books. I think its the T54/55 part 2 one. I got them years ago from RussianMotorbooks.com but for the life of me I can't find them anymore.

Anyway about the case it opens up on the hinge and the lens is inside. There is a power lead that is attached (I think?). Im sure theres somone that knows more. I used to think it was for the MG too

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Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 06:30 AM UTC
Hi All,
What's with the wing nut on the center of the cover. Implies that there is a through bolt. Would there be an opening in the center of the lens? It would keep the lens from bouncing around in the box. Anybody got a picture or drawing of this lens? Never noticed this before.
thanks,
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Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 07:12 AM UTC
Chris is partially right, it's basically an empty tray that holds the drivers I.R. periscope so he can use it without being buttoned up. No lenses inside, only two clamping bolts.


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Posted: Friday, November 05, 2010 - 07:29 AM UTC
Thanks Sean. Live and learn.
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Posted: Sunday, November 07, 2010 - 11:00 AM UTC
Thanks a lot boys for our interesting info and observations

Now finding a photo it could be very cool...



Thanks again for your help so far

Cheers
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 08:48 AM UTC

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Thanks a lot boys for our interesting info and observations

Now finding a photo it could be very cool...



Thanks again for your help so far

Cheers


Thanks to sean mcandrews, I found it
here
http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic_t_3715_start_60.html





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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 06:53 PM UTC

Looks like a cigar box to me.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 07:43 PM UTC

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Looks like a cigar box to me.




Yes. Soviet tank crews liked a lot smoking Cuban cigars. They always brought cigars during theirs trials or in battle

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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 01:14 PM UTC
Mauro,
thanks for finding this page and adding the link to it. The next question to answer is why the mounting tube of this bracket is at an angle on the tank in the photo you first posted!

Sean
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