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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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firefly turret bars
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Monday, December 05, 2005 - 02:40 AM UTC
what are them bar things called on the side of a fireflys turret,i know there used to hang things off.
i want to try and add them to my turret,i was thinking of using some metal wire,but i dont think super glueing them on would be strong enough,is there any other way.and were they only on the one side?

http://tanxheaven.com/ljs/fireflyljs/47-M-4'Sherman-Firefly',Hechtel.JPG

any help will be greatful

cheers
ericadeane
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Posted: Monday, December 05, 2005 - 02:57 AM UTC
They are called "tie-downs" and are spot-welded for the crew to strap on equipment/tarps/bedrolls onto various surfaces.

Superglue should be very strong as your 1/35 wire is very light. It shouldn't take any stress at all. Even if you attach straps to it, make sure the straps are glued to the tank itself as well as your wire tie down.
warthog
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Posted: Monday, December 05, 2005 - 03:30 AM UTC
Hi Karl,

I also added them to my Firelfy, I drilled small holes on the areas where they are supposed to be attached. I inserted the wires to the holes and glued them using CA...



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