Panzer tank hull being quenched

[Saltfever]

The point I am making is the steel is at red heat. I didn't look it up but steel has probably lost 60%-80% of its tensile strength at that temp. The chains are in direct contact and are getting weaker by the minute. Obviously all accounted for; but someone was watching the clock . . . or the color of the chains!

BTW, heat is being conducted directly into the chains by the stubs!