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T34/85 Turret Details

HeavyArty


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Posted: Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:11 AM UTC
I am scrachbuilding an interior on my T34/85. I have photos of the interior of a T34/76 but not the T34/85. The 76 turret was a two man turret, is the 85 also a two man or a three man turret. Any insignt or photos would be welcomed. I can't seem to find and of the inside of the 85 turret.

ukgeoff

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Posted: Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:56 AM UTC
You may want to look out for a book called "The T-34 Tank", writen by Dr. Mathew Hughes & Dr. Chris Mann, part of a series called "Weapons of War" published by Spellmount (ISBN 1-86227-067-8). It has two or three photos inside the /85 turret, plus a cut-away drawing. BTW, the /85 had a 5 man crew.

HeavyArty


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Posted: Monday, November 18, 2002 - 08:09 AM UTC
Geoff,
Thanks for the info, I'll see if I can find the book.
Thanks for the info, I'll see if I can find the book.
Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 06:40 AM UTC
Hi,
Here at THE RUSSIAN BATTLEFIELD you have some info about T-34/85.
HTH
Here at THE RUSSIAN BATTLEFIELD you have some info about T-34/85.
HTH

HeavyArty


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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:17 PM UTC
Tuga,
Thanks for the sites, they are just what I needed.
Thanks for the sites, they are just what I needed.

ukgeoff

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Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 01:43 AM UTC
Ok, here are two scans from the book i mentioned in my earlier post. The first shows the breach and gunners controls,
the second shows the ammo rack in the turret bustle.


the second shows the ammo rack in the turret bustle.

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