Light Tank VI map board mount?

[Jack Geratic]

Trying to determine what exactly is the contraption attached to the copula in the following photographs. I thought it might be for AA, but a map board mount has been suggested. Any more info would be greatly appreciated.







regards,
Jack

[Neil Ashley]

Humber Armoured Cars had two spikes on the roof to mount a similar map board so I would suggest the same.

[Andrew Rowe]

How about a windscreen??

[Jack Geratic]

Neil, I think you got it right - thanks!

A Humber photo search gives a similar structure:







Now you say the board was fitted over a pair of stakes- I gather the latter are welded in place? So the board is removable, and has no variable position option when in place?

regards,
Jack

[Neil Ashley]

Correct and that looks like my old Humber.

One caution from memory it does not feature in any Humber Parts List and I made the frame on mine. It could double as a windscreen with a sheet of perspex bolted on but did the army care that much about creature comforts at the time.

[Jack Geratic]

Neil, so you are saying this particular piece of equipment was a field modification, not a factory made part?

Was it attributed in any particular vehicle, such as a commander or artillery observer assignment perhaps?

Thanks again,

Jack

[Neil Ashley]

As far as I am aware they were an issue item just hard to find any information.

[George Moore]

I am pretty sure it for holding a map board.
I have some photo's of the Humber MkIV roof, a very technical set up for this attachment.......2 x 6" nails welded to the roof.

George.

[Jim Burrill]

There is a brief bit of wartime film on Pathe of a Mk4 HAC turret turning around that has one of these mounted. Significant is that the distortion of the trees behind it indicate that there was a sheet of perspex nounted to the frame. Obvious that the map board itself is not set int he frame.

We made our own copy (ryan dis) and it mounts to two pointy spikes welded to the turret top. They have a flattened area near the bottom to receive a turn screw to lock the frame down.

Jim

[Jack Geratic]

Originally Posted by George Moore

... a very technical set up for this attachment.......2 x 6" nails welded to the roof.

George.

lmao

Thanks guys, I think have enough to go on and scratch build my own.

regards,
Jack

[George Moore]

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

lmao

Thanks guys, I think have enough to go on and scratch build my own.

regards,
Jack

I tried posting my photos......not enough detail when reduced.....email me at georgemoore66@hotmail.co.uk if you want to see the set up.

George.

[Jack Geratic]

Thanks George, email has been sent.

regards,
Jack

[George Moore]

Let me know if OK.

George.