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Old 19-04-19, 21:39
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Darryl
 
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Hi James P,

Sorry. I’ve just realised I missed your previous post.

I think just relying on the welds holding the ring mounts might be asking a bit much. I figure by the time I mount the ring on there and the gun trolley, the turret will be getting reasonably heavy.

I think what I’ll do is put a strop through the back access opening, one around the gun mount between the mantlet and turret and a strop around each side. I’ll then lower it down onto blocks on the turret, remove the side strops, and then lower it the rest of the way. That’s the plan anyway...
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