Landships II

Since Treadhead was so kind as to extend the group build deadline, I've decided to use the 1/76 Airfix kit (with Mk.I parts from Matador) to do Mother, exploiting the kit's boilermaker rivet pitch. The model will depict her as seen at the Elveden training ground in June 1916, after her 6-...

Evening gentlemen, Just curious of what information any of you might have and be willing to share about the Flying Elephant? Any specifications and diagrams, or indeed pictures of any models would be particually appreciated. Cheers

I restarted an interesting topic that got forgotten... It is about an American WW1 Tank that weighted 1500 ton, and supposedly photos of parts or the hull exist. Tim, please if you don't mind and it's possible, share some pics you have. I'm completly mesmerized by the thought of this giant tank! ...

Just when the world seemed safe from pinhole photography, there's DIGITAL PINHOLE! After all that stuff about paper negatives and such, there's hope for digital camera owners as well. If you have a digital camera but no macro lens to do model shots, there's hope. A friend of mine has been mak...

What color was used for the Gun Carriers? Was the word supply on the side as in Peters model of a supply carrier? Thanks!

Okay. Back on terra firma. This is just for fun: Have any of you tried pinhole camera shots of your models? I've been playing around with a homemade camera in another context, and it has some possibilities. The main thing is that a pinhole has an infinite depth of field. No focussing requi...

As I'm digging into this I thought it needed its own thread. Information so far. 1.Bianchi built a number of models of armoured cars, one distinctive feature of these was the bonnet (hood) was rounded and sloped. See the attached picture (comp). The car on the left is an Isotta Fraschini of 1911, the on...

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I think that this caputured AC may have been one of the RNAS improvised cars from 1914. Any ideas anyone?

I've being trying, vainly, to find some illustration that shows the layout of Tritton's second trench tractor design. I have found some descriptive detail (size of wheels, length width, T shaped front, two driver positions, two machine guns etc etc.) I've used this to try an construct an imp...

We are all aware of the Germans using the Mk IVs and Russian IGs but did anyone else use captured vehicles or guns in any sort of quantity? Thought they would make good ideas for modeling or wargaming.

On a lighter note. What do you think this guy is doing?

Hello, all. Is there an especially good book on the Spartacist uprising and the Freikorps? the more photos the better. English is a plus, but not essential if the photos are abundant. Thanks in advance, sf

"Where To Find", OK??

I've been very impressed with "bigtank's" efforts on building large scale WWI armour. Incredible work! Where can you find accurate large scale drawings of the British Heavy Mark Series? Most of what I've come across over time has been i...

I've seen framed sets of these (presumably reproductions) for sale on Portobello Road market in London, but never been able to find any reference to them elsewhere. There are one or two items which aren't especially familiar. http://pages.zdnet.com/sfclarke/id32.html

Hi guys! A work assignment abroad took an unexpected turn - all to the best, mind you! - and I have been both very, very busy and very, very not-home.

But now this fine but VERY taxing period is at an end, and I'm home at last! I'm sorry about not answering any e-mail or updating th...

Dear comrades of cyber trenches

Some months ago, I had asked a question about Ottoman artillery and received an awesomely detailed and complete response. Now I need to consult to your great knowledge once more. 1) While googling for krupp guns of 19th century, I saw a gravure from 18...

I am curious about the paint scheme shown on the Landships site for the Erhardt E-V/4. The illustration shows a three-colour pattern that I have not seen before. Does anyone know the origin of the illustration and how accurate it may be? Would this same scheme be appropria...

I have read that some Mk III males were fitted with the short 6 pounder as fitted to Mk IV males onwards. However, the only photos I have seen show the long 6 pounder as fitted to the Mk I. Does anyone have a photo of a Mk III with the short 6 pounder?

Hello everyone, I am on building a gun carrier (supply version) and want to do "KINGSTON". The only picture I have doesn't show the serial number. I use the decal sheet of Landship and Peter said that he also doesn't know the number. As I want to add a number and as the number are from 100 to 147 (AFAIK)...

Hello! I'm looking for photographs showing the Mk IV tank "Flying Fox II" (F 22 ?) resting on the remnants of the collapsed bridge at Masni?res near Cambrai. Any help is much appreciated! Thomas

Here you are, huhncc. These are the pics from Mollo & Turner's book Army Uniforms of World War 1.https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/a7v/Belgian1.jpg (left...

Hello, colleagues! Can, at this forum somebody can help me. For a long time and unsuccessfully I search for drawings, schemes or figures on following artillery tractors: "Bullock-Lombard" and "Allis-Chalmers." (On the basis of these tractors during Civil war in Russia 1917-1920 unusual "tanks...

Anyone know of a good book on the Belgians in wwI? Preferably in English. Looking for weapons used, organization and battles. Thanks! Chris

Take a look at this Daimler artillery tractor. Big wheels realy did exist.

I told you not to ring me at work! I've found some brilliant illustrations that can be downloaded. http://www.camerlo.altervista.org/indice.htm

The reference to The Somme - Crucible of the British Army on the subject of artillerymen's underwear made me get the book out for the first time in years, and, to my surprise, there's a picture of German weapons captured on July 1st: MG08, Russian Maxim, LMW, and . . . a Madsen. htt...

Hi all Although mainly a WWI railway enthusiast I have some books on other WWI topics. In one of them I have found this photo of what seems to be a Renault Porteur. It is not in the artillery section of Landships. Regards Claus

Hello all Great War-specialists I'm currently researching the possibility to build some 1:35 French Pechot-railway wagons loaded with 370 mm. shells. I will have the shells cast for me in resin and need some information on their measurements. I have some information at the moment, but woul...

Does anyone have a source for information for the Minerva chassis etc. used for the 1914 Armoured Car? I do have a set of 1/76 scale plans from Tankette, but need additional information on the actual car used. Thanks!