No.1 Mk.2 Cupola on Sherman

[Mike Cecil]

In the picture on his site, the label looks like it says 'Episcope No 7', if so, they will not fit that cupola.

I think you'll find that the images on the site are only there as examples, Adrian - the No.5 Mk.1 episcopes and the No.6 Mk.1 extensible episcope will doubtless be in his storage area somewhere.

I'm sure anyone interested will email Tim and ensure he has the right 'scope for their particular application.

Mike

[jdmcm]

Tim what is the difference between an ARV split hatch cupola and a regular split hatch style? Is it a larger diameter?

John

[Tim Bell]

John

I think ARV apperture is narrower than the regular Sherman cupola. The ARV one fits to the Sherman with an adapter ring... Check the first pic from Mike in this thread.

Tim

[Alex van de Wetering]

Tim,

I think this might be the original source for the first Firefly Ic pic you posted.
https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/obraz/225038:1/

A Polish Firefly. According to the description the picture was taken in Italy and the unit is 2 Independent Armoured Brigade, 4 Armoured Regiment "Scorpion".

The same archive also has some close ups, from what I presume is another one of the ARV cupola's.


Alex

[jdmcm]

Just goes to show you that almost no modification is "incorrect" on a Sherman!

[Tim Bell]

A couple of pics of my ARV cupola which may be of interest...

I suspect there are some parts still missing... other than the Episcopes...

ARV-Cupola-WR-1.jpg

ARV-Cupola-WR-3.jpg

Tim

[Tim Bell]

Nice new parts just arrived from Australia... 2 x Hatch door opening springs...

ARV-Hatch-Opening-Spring.jpg

Tim