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| Now, at long last, the comprehensive rebuild is close to completion. This is the time for details and here we see the hull, virtually complete, and the Fiefel air filtration equipment installed. Most of what you see is original. Only such details as the tow ropes and gun cleaning rods are modern recreations. |
 Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 5904/B/4 |
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This is an interior view on the hull machine-gunner's side with his hatch open. Just look at the attention to detail and the excellent condition of the weapon mounting. Lots of detail items are still required to complete the Tiger, machine-gun ammunition pouches for example, but these can be collected and installed once the tank itself is complete and running. |
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| On the driver's side
the same applies. The 88mm rounds in the stowage lockers are fabricated but everything else is original, at least with the exception of the little box, high up in the corner. That is the warning system for the Gravner fire fighting system which has to be sited where the driver can see it. Next month we see the final stages of the restoration… |
 Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 5903/D/3 |
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