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Hi!

Tel me please,it is realy Mk II???

Drawing from here

http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww1/gb/tank_MkI.php

 

Best regards!



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In a word, no. The shape of the sponson, plus the unditching beam and rails, plus the silencer, plus the open-topped stowage box at the sloping rear of the roof indicate Mk IV, male.

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I would say that's a Mk IV with the 6 pdr gun from a Mk I. Having had a quick look at the site, I think it contains a good many inaccuracies. Our friend the Mk V in 3-colour camouflage crops up again.



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Blimey, you're right - I hadn't noticed the long barrel.



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And 225 is no Rhomboid serial number. A225 was a Medium A. 225 on the horns would be a Mark IV Female.

Finally, it's the first time I've seen a tank with the unditching rails below the roof of the cab. An unfortunate design flaw or just a very bad drawing? The latter I'm afraid.

Gwyn

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Thank you very mutch!

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