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hans


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Hello,I'm the guy who's working on a diorama of Cambrai(see previous post by Michel),and I have a question about the fascines carried on the unditching-rail.
How was it released,I've seen a picture of some sort of wooden handle in front of the tank,other sources tel me it was released from inside(by the Commander?).
I'm new to this Forum,recently starting to be very interested in modelling WW1,after 30 years or so only painting Napoleontic figures in 1/72 scale.
Hope someon can help me,have to built a lot of MK4's now!
Hans.

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philthydirtyanimal


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Hello Hans

The fascine was supposed to be released by the commander from inside the cab. The Osprey book on the Mark IV has a diagram of the arrangement.

However, damage caused in the fighting resulted in many fascines jammed in place, jammed in front of the cab (obscuring vision), or shot away.

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Welcome to the forum and the Great War Period Hans!

Yes, the fascine was released from the inside.

The fascines were later substituted by the so called cribs. Check this review:

http://www.landships.freeservers.com/new_pages/matadors_cribs.htm

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hans


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Thanks very much for this information,as soon as there are some pictures,I will poste them.
Hans.

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