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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
- Massimo_Foti NSU Springer Massimo Hi, More of that bright yellow paint...! Chuck _________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. -Herm Albright Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!

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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
I've updated myself and the engine installed in the Tiger I did indeed come from the V2 KT. That engine suffered a catastrophical failure during initial running tests and the block had to be replaced. It's that block that I've heard came from the Jagdtiger. _________________ Frustra Nate Vive Devincere

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
You can see it in Saumur's tank too: Massimo

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
Thx!

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
It's a somewhat oversized radio antenna's support. Massimo

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
- Massimo_Foti Luchs. I was told the interior is in excellent condition and, most likely, it wouldn't be too hard to turn it into a runner: Massimo What is the device on the side of the hull? Smoke grenade or something?

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
Thanks for contributing Win. That shot dates back to November 2005, right? Massimo

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
Once it was without an engine. Wim.

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
Some pictures for reference: Inside the V2 KT turret before it was sealed up: Shrivenham KT engine bay while on display in Bovington: _________________ Frustra Nate Vive Devincere

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
- Rikard_Hufschmied I've heard that the donor vehicle was in fact the Jagdtiger. It looks like the Jagdtiger still has an engine. But that doesn't necessarily means it's not the donor: Massimo

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:40 pm
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The Tiger131 website does state that the engine is a 230. There's some discussion on the HMVF about the chances of getting either of Bov's KT's running. The ex-Shrivenham example is definately engineless, being noted as having concrete blocks replacing it (I assume so that the suspension in loaded properly to make it sit level).

It didn't have concrete blocks (or filled in as some sources stated) at arrival at Bovington. All automotive components removed on the Shrivenham Tiger were scrapped and the engine cut open (sectionalized) for educational purposes. I've heard that the donor vehicle was in fact the Jagdtiger.

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
Luchs. I was told the interior is in excellent condition and, most likely, it wouldn't be too hard to turn it into a runner: Massimo

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Bovington 2011
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