Hello, I am new to this forum, although I have been enjoying this site for painting my models and figures for a good while. I am probably more a wargamer than a model builder but I still work very hard to be as accurate as possible. I will have to post a few pictures of some of models, and will do so shortly. I a...
I have seen pictures of the two Gun Carrier Mark I based salvage tanks and I have read an account stating how the AEF field modified some their FT-17s to serve as ad hoc maintenance and recovery vehicles, but were there others? Thanks in advance, Chris.
A few years back, Vilkata posted a photo, or drawing of the elusive Snail Tank, which has since dissapeared or been deleted. I have this drawing by Hugo Bremer of it (I think) but I am trying to find Vilkata's picture. Help appreciated.
Lest anyone should think that I am conducting a vendetta against Mr. Albert Mroz and his book American Military Vehicles of World War One, I should just like to confirm that that is absolutely the case. Having now had the opportunity to read this fiasco in its entirety, I enclose a selection of verbati...
During the early evening of 12 August 1914 exactly 97 years ago this evening, an unknown Kanonier of Kurze Marine-Kanone Bt. 3 (KMK Batterie 3 = Short Navy Cannon Battery 3) pulled the lanyard, and 820 kg of armour piercing high explosive was on its way to the Belgium fort of Li?ge. I am delighted to pres...
I hope you like the latest two figures from Tommy's War. Cast in detailed 54mm (1/32 scale) grey resin, the figures depict two famous regiments at Le Cateau 1914: TW54005 - Private, 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, Le Cateau 1914TW54006 - Sergeant, 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment, Le Cateau 1...
Not really sure where post pictures of yuor modeling so I will give it a try here. It is a 15 MM German mortar (an old Miniature Figurines modle I got back in hte mid 80's)?for my wargame army. I have a lot of fun painting up some of the WWI?camouflage schemes. If this is the right place, and if it works, then I...
Romanian police armoured car 1917, chassis from austrian (czech)?Praga R-4. I srach pictures of others romanian armour, ex-russian Garford-Poutiloff and Austin! 2nd picture - polish armoured harvester mashine in polish-ukrainian war 1919, also Praga chassis.
Today I was stumbling through wikipedia's article on the current day, as I often do when i'm bord. It includeds a list of events that occured on the day in history, and one caught my eye in particular: ? "1916 World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the Somme." ?...
I can tell where, but when did this happen? Ah. There is a Burstyn exhibition from now until November. http://www.hgm.or.at/index.html?&L=1 Is anyone in the vicinity? -- Edited by James H on Monday 22nd of August 2011 11:36:50 PM
How was turning the turret in a Renault FT accomplished? Manpower but how? Thanks -- Edited by polisheagle1939 on Tuesday 26th of April 2011 03:47:10 AM
On 15th September 1916 - exactly 95 years ago - the First Tank Crews went into action for the first time.? Let's raise a glass to their memory. The Tank Museum is planning a special exhibition about the Battle of Flers.? I have been asked to contribute and I would be most grateful for any help from relativ...
This might or might not be about Tanks, depending on the answer. Am reading George S. Patton's Papers. He differs from Wikipedia on a number of matters and must therefore be mistaken, but let's give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. Diary entry while aboard R.M.S. Baltic en route for France: &qu...
Attached are copies of three stereoviews I recently acquired of MK V 9898. The backs are stamped in blue ink, "British tank at Wassigny / HINDENBURG LINE" John
Any idea what the view through the 6-pounder (long- Mark I) and (short- Mark IV) gunsight?looked like? I don't think open sights were used, and if was a telescopic device I would think both would have a crosshair and/or some reticules, or some other way to adjust for range. I'm also assuming both sight...
Anyone know of a map of the?Villers-Bretonneux fight?(April 24, 1918) that shows the distribution of the German and British units involved- preferably to regimental level? ? Thanks, Dave?
The caption to this photo is strange. Bear in mind that it from Albert Mroz's appalling book on U.S. Military Vehicles of WWI. I am puzzled by the cupola and what appears to be an MG08 in the turret. Can anyone shed any light?
I am fortunate enough to have come into possession of a short film in which Rodolphe Ernst-Metzmaier discusses the above. The important parts translate as follows: "After Estienne's visit (to the Renault factory) we were instructed to draw up eleven drafts (of plans for Tanks), which we did....
