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Did the Hetzer mount a full size MG34 on the turret roof??
August 30 2007 at 7:26 PM
(Login 3006-Hunter) Missing-Lynx members from IP address 207.200.116.136
I going through references but still difficult to find definant answer. I've seen models with both ways. Any help or links will be appreciated. Thank you
Mike Brimer
(Login 3006-Hunter) Missing-Lynx members 68.111.219.12
I agree about the MG34's.....
August 30 2007, 11:14 PM
I think both ways(with/without stock) are a safe bet. I'm building Tamiya's mid Hetzer so most if not all the pics I've seen show full MG34's. Although I'd love to see one with a MG42. I like those much better.
Thanks
Mike B
(Login bedepee) Missing-Lynx members 217.112.182.84
Logical explanation!
August 31 2007, 12:43 AM
The answer is quite simple! Without the butstock the weapon interfered less the quick openening of the hatchess and the reloading of the magazine. But in the case the vehicle had to be abandoned 'in action' an MG with butstock could be fastly taken out of its mount (it used wingnuts)and used as an extra weapon to get the crew to safety. So it merely depended on what the crew(commander) thought was the most important!
I hope this helps you out!
(Login panzerstike) Missing-Lynx members 76.23.151.159
The 34 Buttstock was removable the 42 was not. !
August 31 2007, 9:31 AM
Hey Guys,
The buttstock on the Mg34 was easily removable , I believe the 42 stock was not. The coax in the turret mantlets on most German panzers had removable 34's that could be used on the cupola AA mount also. This gun could also be easily removed for fleeing purposes. There was a factory made location in these tanks for the the stock as it was left off in the mantlet.I would imagine that the Stugs and Jagd's that had the remote 34 probably had the stock located inside also for this same purpose but that is a wag by me. I believe this because I know that the panzers were so fitted so why would not the SP's. Hope this helps model on and have fun Lads.
Brian
P.S I am adding this note later , after I posted I see Marks post wich was'nt up yet when I started writing. Excellent site Mark thanks I copied that page.
This message has been edited by panzerstike from IP address 76.23.151.159 on Aug 31, 2007 9:36 AM
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Re: The 34 Buttstock was removable the 42 was not. !
August 31 2007, 9:43 AM
The buttstock of the MG 42 was also removable. The main reason of using MG 34 insteed of MG 42 was the high rate of fire on the MG 42 and the necessary of changing the barrel of the MG 42. The MG 34 had a barrel that could resist more heat
(Login 3006-Hunter) Missing-Lynx members 207.200.116.136
Thank you for the help....
August 31 2007, 5:14 PM
The information you all provided is of great help. I guess it pretty much rules out the MG42. I think I'll use the full length MG34. Thanks again
Mike Brimer
