Hi! I start a new WW1 project : the Latil TAR and the 155GPF, both from the french ADV Azimut 1/35 scale I begin with the prime mover, a very nice resin kit fully detailled and well done : The first?work focused on t...
Despite the caption, I know of no black troops from Britain's African colonies being in France. Is it fair to assume that these men are from The British West Indian Regiment? P.S. Just discovered this: It's well known that black Empire troops were only allowed?to serve as non-combatants?on the West...
For some while I have been trying to identify the details of?the first tank crews; i.e. those who fought at Flers-Courcellette - and whose lives are largely unknown.? The information is far from complete but you may find it useful. see http://www.freewebs.com/firsttankcrews/ If you can help by pr...
Hi All, I didn't have enough time to finish my 1/35 mk.V 9004, but Ive made some progress in painting it and such, I am trying my best to have an accurate model of the specific tank, but unfortunately I only have one photograph of the tank. The tank had very interesting markings, skull and bones on the side...
Silly question, I assume the colonial units had there own artillery. Did they have? the same uniform as the colonial infantry? Were they organized the same as the regular artillery? Thanks
I enclose a photo I've come across - apologies if any have already seen it. I think there may be a copy somewhere in the AWM (but thats not where I found it). Its a lost of supply tanks parked - somewhere. It provides some interesting items. Firstly whilst most of the tanks are Mk IV supply tanks there are al...
Many dummy tanks were built, some for deception purposes, others for war bonds or recruitment drives. I doubt whether there were very many that were as big as the monster that was used in Hobart, Tasmania that can be seen in the picture made available by the AWM (Photo number H16150).
I have a mystery I cannot resolve. Im posting this on both GWF and Landships to spread the coverage in the hope that some one out there can cast some light. Let me first give a little background. Ive been researching into the tour made by the Mk IV tank Britannia in Canada and the USA in 1917 and 18. Text and p...
hi all Im new here...knows anyone if the st.charmond tank is available in this scale? I saw some years ago some photos of a resin kit but cant find anything on the net... is the kit stil available?...was it available? many thanks for any info! Peter
Hello everybody, for a long time now I am looking for a cross-section plan or any interior view of the RR-AC. Since I cant find anything like that, I tried to create one by the material I have. I?combined the model plan from the Landship info-page with the chassis plan of the RR-Silver Ghost from the Roll...
I am involved in the restoration of a 10.5cm German WW1 howitzer. This war trophy "belongs" to one of our regional councils. We have totally stripped the gun and are now replacing and repairing it as we re assemble. Have new trails and will have new wheels in time for this November Armistice day ceremon...
Thought that might grab attention! Is anyone able to confirm or deny another theory?? I suspect that some Male Mark IV tanks were fitted with Female sponsons before being presented to towns.? So to all appearances, they look like Females but are in fact, er, in drag, so to speak... As an example look at...
Hi all! Here's my latest finished WW1-project, the German M98/09 howitzer. I've used the H?t kit as a base for much further detailing. I?made the same?improvements as Peter Kempf, but I choose to replace the shield with a scratchbuilt one, as the original was too thick. Yes, I know the seats and footr...
Some of you maybe noticed that I haven't been around as much as I used to. No, I haven't gone AWOL (Absent Without a Leave). I simply got promoted, and now I'm working way too much, I'm afraid. I know I have unanswered mails, and unposted material laying about. Just please bear with me. I will do them all ev...
Recently, I built the Char?Schneider (late model) from KMR in scale 1:35. It was an horrendous, but challenging task, to end up with a good result (it took me over three months). But the result is worth it (waiting a bit longer for the Emhar kit of the Char Schneider also is). I have written an elaborate a...
Anyone know anything about this outfit? They seem to have been a loose agglomeration of mounted troops from various parts of the (white) Empire, and claim to have been the first British/Empire troops in action. They appear to exist in some form today, but from what info on them I can find, I'm not s...
It might have escaped viewers but as of August 2nd Retrokit's two owners have parted ways and have split up the range into two. I hope this will not affect availability. Mario
According to the Nuremberg Toy Fair, Emhar are saying that the 1/35 Schneider will be released this year. Perhaps this time it's true. Also, Italeri are claiming that they've produced either an adhesive that will stick polyethylene or a new type of plasic that will stick with ordinary adhesive. At l...
