can you tell me more about this picture taken from the latest issue of the excellent GBM which is supposed to depict a WW1 commando team in camo suits (and not cheap aliens from a Corman movie). Are there any pictures to support this drawing ? I presume those are French soldiers with the "Adrian&qu...
Couple of shots of a photo on display at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. Interesting ambulance, a type I haven't seen before - anyone know what the manufacturer is? It's certainly not one of the usual ones seen such as Ford, Crossley, Daimler or Austin. Interestingly, looks like it says 'FANY 1' on the bon...
Hi, Can anyone tell me the type of headwear worn by British troops, during the 1915-16 period, while carrying out raiding patrols on enemy trenches ? Paul
Good afternoon! Whether there is an information on this device? Drawings, schemes, drawings, a photo. How it is arranged, how operates? -- Edited by vad26 at 15:26, 2009-02-02
I thought big scale fans would see some interest in my attempt to convert the Verlinden MkIV into a MkV as used by the US 301st heavy tank Bn in September 1918. Here are the latest photos: -- Edited by Manu-Military at 14:55, 2009-02-03
Greetings, Attached is a photo, taken near Manacourt, France, of no. 9941. Does anyone know who commanded this tank and to what unit it was assigned? Thank you, John A-G Jackson, Missouri USA
I finally achieved the scrachtbuilt conversion to depict a MkV as used by the US 301st Heavy tank Bn in the Somme in September 1918. Hope you'll like it, any comments are welcome. A lot more shots at http://manu-military.e-monsite.com -- Edited by Manu-Military at 11:12, 2009-02-16
You might remember a few months ago I posted an article about a plaque that had been sold at auction, one of several made at Foster's and presented to staff and suppliers to mark their contribution. In the auction programme there was only a small photo that didn't give any idea of the scale.
Well a frie...
Dear forumites This is not an easy one,but I'm looking?for any info or pictures on the use of AC's by Makhno's Insurgent army(anarchist forces) during the Russian civil war. Wikipedia mentions 4 captured and an armored train. The latest book by Osprey in their essential history series mentions AC'...
As i've been lucky enough to win a free flight with Jet2 airlines, i'm going to take the opportunity to fly over to Albert and have a 4/5 day walking tour of the Somme. I've never been before, and was wondering if there was any relics of the Great War still around, ie artillery or even vehicles (although I d...
Thought it would be of interest to some members to see these photos of two replica WW1 Tanks in the UK which i've seen in the past year This is the 'Flyboys' Tank, which was modified after spending a loooong time outsid...
Simplex 40hp petrol locomotive as used on War Department Light Railways - there were three degrees of protection, open ones (ie no armour whatsoever), protected (as seen) and armoured, which looked a bit like a tank. The protected and armoured ones earned the nickname 'Tin Turtle' for obvious reas...
One of my favourite exhibits at the RAF Museum is this Crossley light tender, built on the chassis of the Crossley 20/25 chassis which was also used as a staff car (see the thread on the Shuttleworth Collection for a photo of one). The first one was delivered to the Royal Flying Corps in 1913 and by the end...
Finally some more progress shots. After having done the camo scheme to my scratchbuilt model of A7V /540 I am at least at the stage of applying all the details by brush. [IMG]h...
I know this is a slightly odd question... but does anyone have any information (or photos, for preference) about German petrol cans? I am looking to make a model with a Beute being re-equipped... Cheers, Colin
Found in "l'ann?e scientifique 1912" in an article about military use of aircraf, this curious description which reads like a 1945 German secret weapon but must be a 1912 French (even more secret) weapon. Unfortunately no name is given . Any idea ? (translated roughly by myself) "A...
I'm currently researching the Pierce Arrow armoured anti-aircraft lorries which mounted a 2 pdr pom-pom, of which 48 were built (not all armed). Aside from this information in 'War Cars' by David Fletcher, I was wondering if anyone had any more information on them and the unit that used them, the Roy...
A bit off-topic, but I didn't realise I didn't know this. Funny how one gets into details and sometimes overlooks basics. I've just been startled to realise that I didn't know that Italy didn't declare war on Germany until 15 months after declaring war on Austria-Hungary. I've read so many times that...
Available here as a free download includes much usefull information on tactics organisation and ability of British armour.... Reprint by the US army from an official British Document dated 1/12/17.. Tank Training Instructions This secound manual is on Co-operation bettween Tanks and Infantry...
Most of the images I have seen of 527 have been from the other side so far, so I thought you might like this one. 527 "LOTTI" was lost on the 1st of June 1918 at Font de la Pompelle/Reims under the command of Lt. Bergemann. Bogged down and hit by artillery after she was evacuated, she remained the...
I've just found this company. Does anyone know what the quality or size is like? So far I've seen that they make (in 20mm): Rolls Royce armoured car 1dr?m1904 and crew Vickers mk1 mg & crew Renault FT cannon & MG the famous 75 the not-as-famous 155 C17S obscure 75 another 155 ack ack 75 A7V 77 fk16...
Hi guys I'm Patrick Mondria and I do some sculpting work for Retrokit. Now I have being ask to sculpt a couple of Germans with a flamethrower. What type of flamethrower was more used the cylinder type (same as the m.16?) or the round type. One early war other late? Used at the same time. thanks Patrick -- E...
Just had my newsletter from a v good bookshop in Manchester, UK. Amongst items in stock are: D. Fletcher's Landships (the HMSO one) ?16.50; H. Jager German Artillery of WWI ?15; Gibot/Gorczynski Following the Tanks a crippling ?125; Hogg/Thurston British Artillery Weapons & Ammunition 1914...
