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Thank you for all of your support in 2022. We are looking forward to working with you in 2023 . . . This article has…
December 24, 2022
Thank you for all of your support in 2022. We are looking forward to working with you in 2023 . . . This article has…
The many small and laborious details within the interior of the Sd.Kfz.222 are being taken care of. Only one more week is needed for the…
In part 2 of this Inside Track article, we saw how as early as April 1944 Guderian as Inspekteur der Panzertruppen anticipated gaining a share…
When the Foundation became aware of this exceedingly rare item when it appeared on one of the web platforms, we made the decision to secure…
Down in the detail Following their experiences in the 1914-1918 War, the Germans were genuinely concerned that at any time they might be attacked by…
In Part 1 of our Inside Track article on 7,92mm Sturmgewehr 44 (StG.44) (Assault rifle), we discussed the requirement for, development of, and the production…
Instrument panel plaques drawn and readied for acid etching – gear shift and 2 and 4 wheel drive selector plaques. Original Enstort Nach Gruppe I…
Stütze – Supports This marks the final Inside Track article surrounding our investigation and restoration of the front bumper assembly of the three le.Pz.Sp.Wg. we…
The Pitfalls of Purchased Products! Our previous Inside Track articles on the Behälter für Sprengminen covered the use and stowage for the 3Kg. Sprengminen. The…
The Schutzschild turret of the Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie was in focus for a few days this week with 2 of our team members making continuous adjustments…
The restoration of any Historic Vehicle is incomplete if it is not fitted out with all the small items of equipment that were carried within…
Our Inside Track article Part 1 covered our investigation into the Safety Strips and the related Leiste (metal fixing strips) covered the components required for…
The smaller details and fittings within the Schutzschild turret of the Sd.Kfz.222 are now fully behind us with the only exception being the radio and…
The jack brackets have been completed with the leather protective strips fitted inside. The very good condition original jack is now fitted to the new…
By October 1944 due to the shortages of paint, it had been decided that the interior of both the Panther Ausf.G and Jagdpanther would be…
Recent articles on our 8,8cm Pak 43 have indicated just how close we are to having a complete project. We have passed the point of…
The Safety Strip fitted around the top edge of the Schutzschild (turret) armour is a vital safety feature for the crew that prevents personal injuries.…
In recent Inside Track articles, we discussed the use of the 3Kg Sprengpatrone (3Kg Demolition charge). These are regular standard demolition charges used by the…
This week has seen countless small tasks completed. The small axe fitting on the interior front right, the front headlamps, fire extinguisher bracket fitted internally,…
The wiring for the Sd.Kfz.222 is complete for the rear lights, the Winker semaphores, the hooter, front headlamps (not mounted). The dashboard is for next…
Due to the continuous bombing of both of the M.I.A.G. assembly plant and the nearby city of Braunschweig starting in February 1944, severe delays in…