Tank Hunter Carrier Progress

[Bob Phillips]

I made a quick trip to the Canadian War Museum and the technical expert there (Mike Miller) kindly let me take a few photos of their Tank Hunter Carrier. I believe it is somewhere on the list to get a restoration. Enjoy the photos.
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[Mike Cecil]

Kevin,

Nice project. Unusual and very interesting.

Do you know the carrier mounting's traverse limits please?

Thanks

Mike

[kevin powles]

Hi, it just traverses 360 degrees.

[tankbarrell]

The shield on the CWM example is a standard 2 pr shield, not the correct one for the tank hunter which was cut down along the lower edge.

[Mike Cecil]

Thanks to you both - firing anywhere except across the frontal arc must have been interesting for the crew, crawling across the carrier's structure.

Kevin - sending you a pm.

Mike

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

The shield on the CWM example is a standard 2 pr shield, not the correct one for the tank hunter which was cut down along the lower edge.

Unless it is war art, medals groups or the social history of war, it does not matter as that is a minor detail that only the enthusiasts will spot.

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Unless it is war art, medals groups or the social history of war, it does not matter as that is a minor detail that only the enthusiasts will spot.

Bit more than a minor detail 😂. I hope they replicate a new shield rather than slicing the bottom off that one.

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Bit more than a minor detail 😂. I hope they replicate a new shield rather than slicing the bottom off that one.

Fingers crossed as hope springs eternal, but don't hold your breath.

[James P]

Originally Posted by Bob Phillips

I made a quick trip to the Canadian War Museum and the technical expert there (Mike Miller) kindly let me take a few photos of their Tank Hunter Carrier. I believe it is somewhere on the list to get a restoration. Enjoy the photos.
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Why "restore" if its wearing oiginal paint and markings ?? Make it safe and reliable to drive and operate, kit it with what should be on board and enjoy the barn find look. Far to great is the rush to "restore" with fresh paint (Holy Roller) and "make it better" to the eye...........everything, was only new once.