There are references to a "stroboscope" in the cupola of FCM tanks. The FCM 1A (later incarnations), FCM 2C and FCM Char de Bataille prototype were all fitted with this device. I think I know how a stroboscope works - two slotted cylinders which rotate in opposite directions - gives the ill...
Hi, I was looking into finally starting a Takom 21cm Mörser, and while comparing it to photographs I noticed that in most cases, an extension seems to be mounted to the rear spade (hope this is the right term). It appears to be a drilled, rectangular plate, as can be seen on some pictures on Landships II...
Not sure if this has been seen before, but I came across two photos of a Tank Tail Light on the Australian War Memorial Site. They say they're not sure if it is from a MKIV or V. Two nice views of the tail light, what ever mark of tank it comes from.
When were Mark IV tank front headlights used? Were there different versions? I know that some were adjusted, needing new holes to be drilled, to give better forward light?
After a long absence from modeling, I have started backdating a 1/72 Five Star Models 26cm railway gun to a WWl version of Bruno. I have started by adding the one of the two undercarriage mounts for placing the gun on a stationary mount. I had to modify the length of the crank shaft as I had made it too long...
These photos were taken to the Norfolk Tank Museum last week. The Museum owner Stephen is trying to find out more information on the tanks if possible. The tank numbers do not appear in the Landship List website. Do you know what factory this was? Stephen has given me permission to post these photos.
Hello... anybody any idea for good quality russian of World War 1 in small scale? I can find nothing about it. Ok, there is Zevezda, Hat etc., but the quality is absolutely poor...
There are photos of three of the 2 Cs having what appears to be a dipole rather than the usual monopole aerial. Two tanks have 3 vertical supports, while one has four. While the positions front to rear can be determined from those photos, the side-to-side positions can't. Does anyone have details of wh...
I?m searching for some references about WWI (battlefield) archeology, but the only three books I?ve found so far are: Killing Time: Archaeology and the First World War - Nicholas J. Saunders DIGGING THE TRENCHES: The Archaeology of the Western Front- Andrew Robertshaw and David KenyonBattlefie...
I have the Meng Whippet kit. Okay, so the Soviet version was still in British dark olive...but I'm unsure what tone. Anybody did a model of anything in British dark olive so I can refer to that? Thanks.
Found an image I hadn't seen before of the Schneider 220mm SPG in 1921 Revue d'Artillerie. The scan of the journal was badly distorted and the paper yellowed - I tried to fix these problems while retaining at least some of the useful information. The vehicle really does look like a tracked frame wrapp...
Hi! I'm from Argentina, and a family member just gave me this piece of ammunition: My research tells me it's from a Krupp 75mm, Modelo Argentino 1909. And it looks like it's been shot (judging by the marks on the copper band). It weights more than 2kg (can't say how much more because the only scales I have...
In the last few days, I have gotten a French 75mm mle/97 Limber. This is the French designed and manufactured one not the US M1918 Limber for the French 75mm. It appears to be the only one in the USA now. This example is painted French horizon blue with what appears to be French WW1 Era camouflage paint...
I just found this site with "AFV Weapon Profiles" online. http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/index.php/Profiles/AFV-ProfilesThis are the WWI related issues: "03 Tanks Mks I - V" http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/index.php/Profiles/AFV-Profiles/03"07 Medium Tanks Mks A-D" http:/...
The attached turned up on another forum. Anyone know anything about this gun? It seems a quite advanced design - rear trunnions which should give it reasonable elevation. Charlie
I rarely comment on plastic models - not interested, too expensive, don't like paint/glue fumes. However, the recent 1/35 Takom Whippet box art moves me to comment. The guys at Takom have obviously been at the blue mushrooms again - Whippet with camouflage pattern - I don't think so. Unless it's a mo...
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