I've read the German artillery had their gun layers wear the cap instead of the helmet, in order to protect the prescious azimuts/sights from banging against something hard. Was this standard throughout the war (and later on)? Did other nations follow suit? Regards, Pat
Hi, I'm no train expert so I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I'm building a 1/72 scale Mogul 43XX class as a ROD train but can't work out what colour it should be, ROD 5322 preserved at Didcot is painted in a light tan-brown colour but all the wartime pictures I've seen of ROD trains are very dark almo...
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I am new to this forum. My name is Dale and I am from Australia. I am attempting to build and restore a 1914 ? Fiat 18BL chassis that I rescued from a local scrap yard. Basically I have just a bare chassis with back wheels and sprockets however no front axle or wheels. Most likely all the running...
Hi, Generally I am a 1/72 AFV modeller (mostly moderns subject) and a big fan of Great War History, especially the Eastern Front. However, I am planning to built also some Great War miniatures... Cheers !
Just thought I'd introduce myself. I model 54mm figures (eg, Tommy's War) and sculpt/paint scratch figures and busts. I'm not sure if yhese are of interest so some guidance on if and where to post would be appreciated. Cheers Colin Fraser Canada
Not exactly WW I but...from Polish-Soviets War 1920 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDJ2rU5M2Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyLGuBS1tXk and in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY9CGmjR1ZQ
This one really caught my attention - the page titled "Canon de 194 mle GPF" You've got to raise an eyebrow when the author doesn't realise that mle means "modele" and is always followed by a year. It's hard to list the errors in this article there are so many of them but here's a cou...
Here's my rendition of Tommy's War's 54mm Pvt of the 1st Lincolns at Mons. The groundwork and wall are scratch from sculpey. Note the spent cartridges on the ground (sliced plastic dowell). Painted in artists' oils. The wall wasn't finsihed in the photos as the mortar has not been painted light grey....
Hi guys and gals! I'm thinking it's time for a group build on this forum. Perhaps we can even have a thread where we post a picture or two of our progress every second week or so, just to inspire and motivate each other. What do you think? ? Further ideas: We can kick off the group build 1st January 2013, and i...
the MkIX was based on a set of drawings from Tankette, but using the track fame profile from the older drawing that appears in Fletcher's books.? This still a work in progress, only the 3D models for now.
Surprised to learn that some editions of E.D. Swinton's autobiog "Eyewitness" came with a dustjacket. Mine didn't. The pic below shows it, and I don't see much there that is connected with the birth of the Tank. Can anyone i.d. the stuff on it?
Quite a lot of this is at variance with my understanding of the subject:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Wagen
Pretty confident that K-Wagen is not short for G.K.-Wagen at all. Doesn't make grammatical sense. It would Grosser Kampfwagen. Can anyone confirm that it stands for "Koloss...
Have just received my latest copy of Military Modelling mag and Pol Models is advertising the 1/35 and 1/72 tanks as back in stock. Just a heads up !? Paul
Howdy, I am a long time member of the Landships forum, where I generally focus on the history of Rolls Royce armoured cars, but now I find myself in a position professionally where I need some advice regarding a real WWI German field gun.? I know that artillery experts frequent the forum, so I thought I'...
Hello, I am currently building the Dennis 3 tons lorry from W^D models. It is a very nice kit and I almost finished to build it. At the moment, my problem is to choose the main colour. Any advice ? At the moment, a possibility is Humbrol 155 (I don't have it) or Revell 66. If somebody has a better proposal, le...
Well, new-ish. A Whippet (Medium A) in two scales, 7mm:foot (1/43) and 4mm:foot (1/76). Also, I see they have plans for two St Chamonds and a Mark V, all in 4mm:foot. Gramodels are here:? http://www.gramodels.co.uk/
There is a silence on Landships about this event. However, for the easter front that was one of the most important battles. ? More about it (in English): http://hungarianconsulate.co.nz/mszo79/79_9.html And how it was celebrated here in Poland in Limanowa: http://www.miasto.limanowa.pl/pl...
Hi all,
I've seen the clock from a Mark 1 at Bovington, and know that early vehicles were also fitted with a compass. But I haven't seen any photos of where they were fitted. Was there a dashboard? Other instruments? Are there any photos showing the commander and drivers stations?
Cheers Dave
Hi, Spent some ours yesterday evening on a W^D Models figure. Love the pose of this one. Cheers, Jeroen -- Edited by Poilu on Sunday 9th of December 2012 11:01:00 AM-- Edited by Poilu on Sunday 9th of December 2012 11:01:53 AM
I know we've had this discussion before , but what was the verdict on HaT's WW2 German Wagon? Was it used in WW1? Could I get away with using it unchanged for a WW1 scene?
I am interested in finding out an estimated value on a Krupp 21 cm M?rser 10.? I currently work for a municipality who has one on display in a City Park.? I am responsible for drafting a report on the status of all park memorials and an estimated value for insurance purposes.? If anyone knows of one of thes...
Interesting high elevation conversion to this 18 pounder - British crew wearing the Khaki Drill uniform (a cotton, more light coloured version of the Service Dress for use in hotter climates), possibly Salonika (definitely late war as they have Small Box Respirators) ? http://thevintageaviato...
