I think we're all fairly aware that the internal environment of early tanks was really nasty. Hot, high carbon monoxide concentrations, etc. It struck me there may have been another factor to make the tanker's life even more miserable. The Daimler-Knight engines were noted for high oil consumptio...
I just read the book by mister Rolls about his wartime life as driver of a Rolls Royce armored car and later a driver of a Rolls Royce tender. That tender was made by taking of the armor of his armored car as i understand. Looking through the internet i do not get a good idea about how a "stripped" Rolls Royce...
Hello, Does anybody know if this handbook still exists? I found an obscure reference to a handbook being written for the tanks while searching for info on the M1917 6-ton. I have the handbook for the 6-ton and it seems it was written very early while the tanks were still in the prototype stage. Than...
Hello forum members, Can anybody point me in the direction of some good pictures taken during the disassembly and restoration of the some of the various M1917 and Renault FT tanks still in existence? I've found a few online but most are low resolution or cannot be saved to my hard drive. I'm parti...
Hello everyone! I already wrote that developing decals for AFW model kits and has produced two sets for Master Box Mk.I kits in 1/72. I would like to continue the theme of the First World War. If you have suggestions for interesting prototype, please post here. Preferably with pictures and additiona...
Hello, everyone! I am looking for any information regarding German tank crew training and retraining. I am interested in A7V crews as well as in Beutepanzer crews. Also information about training of infantry accompanying tanks would be of great interest. I have already studied several forums an...
Hiya, I just came across this site: http://info8058.wixsite.com/panzer-bahnhof-1917 It deals with modelling armoured trains, (rail) transport, red cross vehicles, railway guns etc.. Just thought I would share this with you... With kind regards, -Arie.
An article I was reading refers to an armored train carrying a "German revolver (caliber 3.7 mm)" (they mean 3.7cm/37mm), among other weapons. Perhaps it was a Hotchkiss 1-pounder, 37 mm, with 5 barrels, made by Krupp under license. Can anyone tell me more about the weapon? Are there other possib...
I have just added the color plates for Die Kriegsmunition der Schweren Artillerie at this link: http://www.lovettartillery.com/Ger_Artillery_Ammo_Text_Color_Plates.htmlIt is a German government publication without copyright. One odd thing about the title is that is says "Schweren Art...
Unfortunately, a basement flood ruined the Mark IV tank I was building (I left it on the floor). Good news-I decided to do a Meng Whippet tank, and after getting books on the Russian Civil War and early Soviet military and the Russian-Polish War, I decided to do a Soviet version of this tank. Question...
Well folks it's that time of the year.. I'm thinking of getting the ""Tank Museum Monopoly"NEW! Tank Museum Monopoly Play your way around The Tank Museum, with pieces including the Mark IV and Tiger tank, buying up the Museum’s tank collection. Pick up a card from the Officer’s mess or the Quarter Ma...
I'm sure I read somewhere (thought it was on this site but can't find it now!) that the 2 stowage bins in front of the main turret where later additions just prior to WW2. Can anyone confirm if this is indeed the case or I simply imagined it? Any photos would be great too. Many thanks Gary EDIT: Think I've f...
This is "2080 B28 Black Arrow II" on the attack of Cambrai battle 20.11.1917 http://s142.photobucket.com/user/wollhodden/library/MKIV%20MALE%201_35%20TAMIYA
Mk I, II, IV tanks were generally named, some becoming famous and well-known by their names; the later Mk VIIIs, or some at least, had names; but what about the Mk V and V*? I can't think of any examples, they tend to be just a call sign and WD number. Or am I wrong?
My co-author, Greg Heuer, and I are happy to announce the release of our new Osprey book 'Railway Guns of World War I.' The book describes in chronological order, why and how railway-mounted guns were developed, the different technological approaches taken by each army, and how the guns were field...
While I'm still waiting for a little detail for my MK.IV Male I had make the "Grandmother" of it.. This is "548 D13 Deliah" hit and abanonded 15.09.1916 at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette -Somme History 15 Sept 1916 – D Company, 4 section (attached), D13, 2Lt Sampson – In action, hit and KO. source: htt...
8pm GMT, Channel 4 in the UK.https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/4936410/guy-martins-wwi-tank-channel-4-time-tonight/It looks quite good externally.
Half-hour of film of Dutch Army. Good stuff, IMHO. Cavalry, Artillery, mg dog carts, steel helmets, mobile telegraph unit, motorcycle troops, and more . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LuCb0ke65w
Hi, all: (I'm brand new to this forum and this is my first post.) I'm working on the old 1/35 Emhar Mk IV tank and have decided to replicate a Cambrai fascine layer with this kit. I'm especially determined to do this after finding Mr. "Thorst's" brilliant auto-cad drawing explaining the device o...
Hiya, Very recently I came across this book: La super-artillerie allemande à Verdun. Looks like a great read. I have ordered it, but it seems my local book shop has trouble tracking it down... With kind regards, -Arie.
I'd just found this original film footage of "Beutetanks" captured after the Battle of Cambrai. https://www.filmothek.bundesarchiv.de/video/583347 You can find and discuss many details! Because it's german I'd translated the introducing texts as good as I can: #1 (00:00): After the Tank Bat...
Phew, one thing I can confirm by now, it's really crowded in there! It's a Greeting card and audio recording module (BRC36) built in. Due the lack on space I'll have to "reduce" the crew a bit.. (not in the photo, the chap whose only represented ba his arm)
I'd got the Tamiya kit and like to motorize it with a Tamiya Twin-Motor or Double Gearbox (where's the difference?) to get both tracks separatly driven. But I don't really have a clue how to do this..!? Does somebody got some experience or knew a good info, maybe? I think I will need a R/C Controller with...
