Tiger ausf. E : Turret lock

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This version of Tiger had a mechanism to lock the turret in place. This ensured it would not swing around during rail travel, etc.

Tiger E turret lock

This is the lock mechanism. It has a handle and a plunger, and it is attached to the underside of the hull roof.

Turret lock plate

The lock was attached to this welded plate, behind the driver.

Turret lock plate

When you remove the turret from a Tiger, the lock mechanism can be seen as you look into the hull, because it is so near to the turret opening. I have not yet modelled the lock, but in my model of the bare hull roof you can see the welded plate from outside; the entire lock mechanism would therefore be visible

Turret lock hole site

This model kit does not include any of the features that I discussed. It does not provide the lock mechanism, nor the welded plate on the roof. There should also be a hole on the top surface of the roof, where the plunger emerges to meet the turret. That hole is not represented either.

 
 

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