Phas3e Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hi All, I have a bit of a question about hand rails on the side of the Hetzer, is there any reason why some would or wouldnt have them? I've noticed on photos that some seem to have them and some dont. I like the idea of hanging wire across them for foliage to be mounted but see that the Academy kit doesnt have them represented, only small nodules. So googling for images I see that theres a fair mix of handles and non. Any reason for that? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Those loops on the sides of the Hetzer are not grab handles, but are designed to hold foilage like you have intended. They are smaller than the actual handles located on the rear. They would be to fragile to be represent in scaled plastic - probably break just trying to remove them form the sprue. Am guessing any variation in sizes is probably due to field repairs/modifications? Sherman kits have the same problem, though these are called footman loops and are intended for strapping things down or suspending items. In plastic form they too are just emulated as raised bumps of plastic. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phas3e Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Ahh ok, so sand them off the kit and add thin wire loops? maybe replace the actual handles if i feel the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Just image google some Hetzer b/w war period photos, and you can find some good references. It seems there were two sizes of loops, and besides foliage, have seen helmets slung and even a tarp tied down on the forward half. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duskwolf Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 i thought i was the only person irritated by those handles not looking good/ functional i drill holes and sand them off to replace them with my own when i get a new kit thats one of the first things i do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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