Nice work, can you explain the logic for the wooden 'riser'?
If you are as OCD as I am, are you following a specific example?

Interesting post-war(1956 dated photo)? example.

The M3 rounds were about 42lb (19kg), so wouldn't want to ride in a vehicle where rounds were laid loose on top of other rounds & unsecured?

Interesting post-war(1956 dated photo)? example.

The M3 rounds were about 42lb (19kg), so wouldn't want to ride in a vehicle where rounds were laid loose on top of other rounds & unsecured?

Quoted Text

---

Interesting post-war(1956 dated photo)? example.

The M3 rounds were about 42lb (19kg), so wouldn't want to ride in a vehicle where rounds were laid loose on top of other rounds & unsecured?

---

There was nothing preventing the crew from putting a bottom on the bin, or using it only to store tarps, packs, and bedrolls.

KL

Quoted Text

---

Quoted Text

---

Interesting post-war(1956 dated photo)? example.

The M3 rounds were about 42lb (19kg), so wouldn't want to ride in a vehicle where rounds were laid loose on top of other rounds & unsecured?

---

There was nothing preventing the crew from putting a bottom on the bin, or using it only to store tarps, packs, and bedrolls.

KL

---

i wondered if the wood parts had a bottom but if it does it would be inside the sides and to me tat would be wrong (ie you would put the sides so that they sat on top of the floor). I think it would allow boxes & tarps/camo net/packs to be stacked deeper than normal...

Quoted Text

---

Quoted Text

---

Quoted Text

---

Interesting post-war(1956 dated photo)? example.

The M3 rounds were about 42lb (19kg), so wouldn't want to ride in a vehicle where rounds were laid loose on top of other rounds & unsecured?

---

There was nothing preventing the crew from putting a bottom on the bin, or using it only to store tarps, packs, and bedrolls.

KL

---

i wondered if the wood parts had a bottom but if it does it would be inside the sides and to me tat would be wrong (ie you would put the sides so that they sat on top of the floor). I think it would allow boxes & tarps/camo net/packs to be stacked deeper than normal...

---

I have the 155mm version of this kit, where the rounds are stored vertically, with a top collar, like a wine-rack to prevent movement whilst in transit, & the hoist (would be) used to handle the rounds.

How does the instructions show the rounds stowage for the 90mm's?

You have photo evidence for the top box, so all (OCD) good
And someone will find more empirical photos.... just after you finish your build!

Excellent work on the doors as well!

Nice progress, Rob.
On page 42 of Stansell/Doyle "High Sped Tractor (revised ed.)", the "riser" has two wooden "legs" at its rear corners, outside of and reaching down below the light cages. I've no idea as to their function.

And a question: Kit part C53, a little box that is to go into the top rear corner of the cab's left side - might that be a first aid kit? I can't find a photo that would allow identification, but would like to mark it appropriately, to bring some color into the area. Anyone better informed than me?
Peter

Nice progress, Rob.
On page 42 of Stansell/Doyle "High Sped Tractor (revised ed.)", the "riser" has two wooden "legs" at its rear corners, outside of and reaching down below the light cages. I've no idea as to their function.

And a question: Kit part C53, a little box that is to go into the top rear corner of the cab's left side - might that be a first aid kit? I can't find a photo that would allow identification, but would like to mark it appropriately, to bring some color into the area. Anyone better informed than me?
Peter

Nice progress, Rob.
On page 42 of Stansell/Doyle "High Sped Tractor (revised ed.)", the "riser" has two wooden "legs" at its rear corners, outside of and reaching down below the light cages. I've no idea as to their function.

And a question: Kit part C53, a little box that is to go into the top rear corner of the cab's left side - might that be a first aid kit? I can't find a photo that would allow identification, but would like to mark it appropriately, to bring some color into the area. Anyone better informed than me?
Peter