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|Renault FT Polygonal Turret Unmasked
23 Oct 2020
From the Archive: The polygonal turret is rare in relation to the cast Berliet variety.
|Sd.Kfz.222 Antenna Assembly – Part 2 - Antennenfuss Nr.1 and 2
23 Oct 2020
A comparison of the two rubber base types
.JPG "Renault FT And TSF - Building the Suspension Beam")
|Renault FT And TSF - Building the Suspension Beam
16 Oct 2020
From the Archive: The key component of the Renault FT and TSF suspension examined.
|Sd.Kfz.222 Antenna Assembly – Part 1 - Halter für Stabantenne & Halter für Lautsprecher
15 Oct 2020
Holder for Rod Antenna and Loudspeaker
.JPG "FT 17 nuts")
|Renault FT / TSF - Nut Differences Between The Contractors of the Renault FT and Renault TSF
09 Oct 2020
From the Archive : Our new discovery would contribute to an even more accurate rebuild...
|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie and Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie – Instrumentation – Uhr (Clock)
25 Sep 2020
The time is right!
.JPG "SdKfz 223 Antenna Part one - The antenna arrives")
|SdKfz 223 Antenna Part one - The antenna arrives
18 Sep 2020
From The Archive - Rare 223 antenna base ready for copying
.JPG "FT17 Steering levers")
.jpg "Photo focus - Black Sea StuG III - Aufbau Prior To Restoration")
|Photo focus - Black Sea StuG III - Aufbau Prior To Restoration
11 Sep 2020
Photo focus on the StuG III's top section pre-restoration
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|Photo Focus - Black Sea StuG III - Engine Bay During Restoration
11 Sep 2020
Photo focus on the StuG III's Engine bay mid restoration.
|South African Reconnaissance Car “Marmon Herrington” Mk III Early - Three-colour camouflage scheme.
04 Sep 2020
Fighting the “Caunter Scheme” Myth !
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Fighting Compartment Abluft Extractor Fan")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Fighting Compartment Abluft Extractor Fan
04 Sep 2020
Photo focus on the StuG III's extractor fan for the fighting compartment.
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Commander Winkelspiegel - Periscope Optic")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Commander Winkelspiegel - Periscope Optic
21 Aug 2020
Photo focus on the commander's periscope optic for the StuG III
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|South African Reconnaissance Car ‘Marmon Herrington’ Mk III – Preparations for Restoration Part 3
07 Aug 2020
Final Finish And Variants Revealed
|South African Reconnaissance Car ‘Marmon Herrington’ Mk III – Preparations for Restoration Part 2
31 Jul 2020
Interpreting the paint finish
|le.Pz.Sp.Wg (Fu) (Sd.Kfz.223) 3.Serie, Sd.Kfz.222 4 Serie, kl.Pz.Fu.Wg Sd.Kfz.261
24 Jul 2020
In A Nutshell - Correction
|LE.PZ.SP.WG EINHEITSFAHRGESTELL I - STAHLBLECH-SCHEIBENRAD (WHEEL RIMS) - Part 4
17 Jun 2020
Hiding in plain sight!
|le.Pz.Sp.Wg (Fu) (Sd.Kfz.223) 3.Serie, Sd.Kfz.222 4 Serie, kl.Pz.Fu.Wg Sd.Kfz.261
29 May 2020
In A Nutshell
.JPG "SdKfz222 4 Serie Funkausrustung Radio Equipment")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-APG-Pak43-41-and-Pak-41.jpg "88cm Panzerjägerkanone 43 L71 88cm PaK 43 the Historical perspective Part II")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-88-Pak-43.jpg "88cm Pak 43 A new revelation for our Collection and the rationale")
|South African Reconnaissance Car Mk III ‘Marmon Herrington’ – Paint Treatment for Our Vehicles
07 May 2020
MK III middle versus late
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-Gearbox-(25)-resized.jpg "Renault FT - Gearbox and general assembly")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-IMG_4290.JPG "Renault FT - Restoring the engine")
|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg Einheitsfahrgestell I - Stahlblech-Scheibenrad (Wheel rims) - Part 3
16 Apr 2020
Late 4.Serie and 5.Serie Rims
|Einfach-Entstörung (Gruppe III) - Simple Interference Suppression and Entstörteile Pflege
02 Apr 2020
Description and Maintenance
|Sammler for Le.Pz.Sp.Wg (Sd.Kfz.223) Ausf.A, (Sd.Kfz.222) Ausf.A and 5.Serie (Sd.Kfz.261)
27 Mar 2020
The Batteries
|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg Einheitsfahrgestell I - Stahlblech-Scheibenrad (Wheel rims) - Part 2
19 Mar 2020
4.Serie Sd.Kfz.222 issue with rims resolved
|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg Einheitsfahrgestell I – Stahlblech-Scheibenrad -Wheel Rims - Part 1
13 Mar 2020
3 Serie Sd.Kfz.223 Rims Resolved
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|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie Ausf.A Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Öldruckstoßdämpfer
21 Feb 2020
Complication?
|Le.Pz.Sp.Wg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie Ausf.A Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Gummi Metall Buchsen
20 Feb 2020
War profiteering anyone?
.JPG "SdKfz 222-3 Ammunition boxes")
.jpg "January Classic Military Vehicle Article on the Zundapp KS750")
-resized-cropped.jpg "LePzSpWg SdKfz 222 to SdKfz 261 The Soviet Door Trap")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-01-in-detail.jpg "SdKfz223 AusfA 3 and 4Serie Schutzschild turret Guide")
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|Department of Corrections - Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel
04 Oct 2019
An article revisited
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/~th-500x375/~th-crop-IMG_4065-resized.jpg "A 3-Piece 4 Rad Panzeraufbau - Analysis of a new discovery")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-IMG_3750.JPG "Renault FT - A British Army Take")
|SdKfz 223 3 Serie, SdKfz 222 4 Serie and SdKfz 261 5 Serie – The Wanne Part 1
05 Sep 2019
Wire Frames and Databases
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Optic Spares Case")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Optic Spares Case
28 Aug 2019
Photo focus on the spares case for the StuG III's gun optics.
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Over Track Supports")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Over Track Supports
28 Aug 2019
Photo focus on our MIAG StuG III's over track supports.
.jpg "StuG Department of Corrections MIAG Zimmerit Treatment Part 3")
|StuG Department of Corrections – MIAG Zimmerit Treatment – Part 3
22 Aug 2019
Correction Nearing Completion
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-P5140502-cropped.jpg "SDKFZ 223 AND SDKFZ 222 AUSFA VERSUS SDKFZ 261 AUSFB ANGLED STEERING PART 3")
|SD.KFZ 223 AND SD.KFZ 222 AUSF.A VERSUS SD.KFZ 261 AUSF.B – ANGLED STEERING PART 3
02 Aug 2019
One Step Forward and 2 Back - The Deckel - top covers
|LEICHTER PANZERSPÄHWAGEN AUSF.B TYP 801 V CHASSIS UPGRADE - Part 2
26 Jul 2019
Another Important Discovery
|Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.A – Horch V8 3,5 Litre Cylinder Head - Part 2
19 Jul 2019
Clarity at last!
|Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A – Vergaser (Carburettor) - Part 2
12 Jul 2019
Einheitsfahrgstell I Geratebeschreibung D664 5 of 3/3/43 - The Relevant Text
|Australian Local Pattern Carrier LP1
05 Jul 2019
Visit to Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum (Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia)
|SCHWERES KRAFTRAD 750CM3 MIT SEITENWAGEN (ANGETRIEBEN) - ZÜNDAPP TYP KS 750
21 Jun 2019
Luftdrück Stencils
|SCHWERES KRAFTRAD 750CM3 MIT SEITENWAGEN (ANGETRIEBEN) - ZÜNDAPP TYP KS 750
31 May 2019
The Zündapp KS 750 Verschlüssdeckel (Fuel Cap) from 1943
.JPG "From the Archive - Photo Focus - Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen - SdKfz251 AusfD")
|From the Archive - Photo Focus - Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen - Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D
16 May 2019
Photo focus on the Foundation's Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen - Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D
.JPG "From the Archive - Renault FT Floorplate Hand Machined")
|From the Archive - Renault FT Floorplate Hand Machined
16 May 2019
Pattern reveals machinists technique
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-DSC_0071.JPG "Renault FT Interior - Photo Focus")
/~th-500x375/~th-crop-Image 6.jpg "SCHWERE GELÄNDEGÄNGIGER PERSONENKRAFTWAGEN KFZ21 TYP 901 KABRIOLETT")
|SCHWERE GELÄNDEGÄNGIGER PERSONENKRAFTWAGEN KFZ.21 TYP 901 KABRIOLETT
10 May 2019
Technical Provenance - Part 1
|SCHWERES KRAFTRAD 750CM3 MIT SEITENWAGEN (ANGETRIEBEN) - ZÜNDAPP TYP KS 750
03 May 2019
Establishing the Provenance of the Sidecar Boat
|Renault FT Mitrailleuse et son masque - Hotchkiss M1914 fitted to the mantlet
26 Apr 2019
Mitrailleuse et son masque
|Kleiner Panzerfunkwagen (Sd.Kfz.261) Ausf.B- 5.Serie– Breaking News
18 Apr 2019
Where archive meets archaeology!
|Leichter Panzerspähwagen Ausf.B Typ 801 V Chassis Upgrade - Part 1
12 Apr 2019
Is everything what it seems?
|Jagdpanther Department of Corrections
05 Apr 2019
Maintenance and repair challenges of 70-year-old heavy armoured vehicles.
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
29 Mar 2019
Pannier Detail
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
22 Mar 2019
Blacked Bolts Continued...
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|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
15 Mar 2019
Sidecar Provenance – First Take
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
08 Mar 2019
Establishing the Provenance - Part 2
|Sd.Kfz 222 A 4 Serie - Correction - Ammunition Bins for the 2cm KwK 38
08 Mar 2019
Correction to article published on 22 Sept 2016
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
22 Feb 2019
Establishing the Provenance
-cropped.jpg "SdKfz 222 2cm KwK Optic")
|South African Reconnaissance Car MK.III (Marmon Herrington) – Paint Analysis – Part 1
15 Feb 2019
A mixed blessing
|Conservation of Tank Museum Panzerkampfwagen 1 Ausf. B Engine – Maybach NL 38 TR - Part 5
15 Feb 2019
A Post Mortem
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
09 Feb 2019
Restoration Begins - Part 1 Strip-Down and Analysis
|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
04 Feb 2019
A Potted History - Part 2
|Conservation of Tank Museum Panzerkampfwagen 1 Ausf. B Engine – Maybach NL 38 TR - Part 3
04 Feb 2019
Conservation - Part 2 (Red and Black)
|Conservation of Tank Museum Panzerkampfwagen 1 Ausf. B Engine – Maybach NL38 TR - Part 1
18 Jan 2019
Identification
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|Schweres Kraftrad 750cm3 mit Seitenwagen (angetrieben) - Zündapp Typ KS 750
18 Jan 2019
A Potted History - Part 1
|Conservation of Tank Museum Panzerkampfwagen 1 Ausf. B Engine – Maybach NL38 TR - Part 2
15 Jan 2019
Conservation – Part 1 (Investigation and Recording)
|Renault FT - Hotchkiss M1914 Turret Fittings - Part 1 - Lunette (Optic)
04 Jan 2019
Which road to follow?
|Jagdpanther – Department of Corrections – The Schwerelauf Heavy Barrel for MG34
23 Nov 2018
Correction!
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|Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Vergaser Carburettor
02 Nov 2018
Stepping into a blizzard of information
|Marmon Herrington Mk III early vs Mk III late – Identification – Part 1
19 Oct 2018
What are we looking at?
|From The Archive - Renault FT and TSF - Internal Paint Finish – Part 2 -Engine Bay Colour
05 Oct 2018
The End of the Paint Debate
|Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf B 5 Serie – Uncovering the Provenance Part 4
05 Oct 2018
Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf B is dead – Long live the Sd.Kfz 261!!
.JPG "From the Archive - SdKfz 222 A 4 Serie Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38")
|From the Archive - Sd.Kfz. 222 A 4 Serie – Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38
21 Sep 2018
Critical for the project...
.jpg "From the Archive - SdKfz 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find What is it for")
|From the Archive - Sd.Kfz. 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?
21 Sep 2018
Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...
|Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.B (5 Serie) – Uncovering the Provenance Part 2 – a Sd.Kfz.223?
07 Sep 2018
Its all in the number
-(1).jpg "From the Archive Renault FT Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Stowage - Part 2")
|From the Archive: Renault FT – Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Stowage - Part 2
07 Sep 2018
A major breakthrough.
|.JPG "From the Archive - Renault FT Hotchkiss M1914 Turret Fabricating the Casiers a munitions Ammunition Stowage Bins")
|Empire Collection Announcement – The Arrival of our Marmon Herrington Mk IIIs
03 Aug 2018
At long last
.JPG "From The Archive - Renault FT Internal Paint Finish - Part One")
|From The Archive - Renault FT Internal Paint Finish - Part One
27 Jul 2018
The internal faces of the panels gave some interesting conflicting information...
|From The Archive: Renault FT - Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Stowage - Part 1
20 Jul 2018
Putting the puzzle pieces together.
|leichter Panzerspaehwagen Einheitsfahrgestell I Typ v – Establishing the Provenance - Part 1
19 Jul 2018
Who, when and for what application was the chassis supplied?
.jpg "Renault FT vs TSF Firewall Paint Treatment Difference or Evolution")
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.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Horse Hair for Horse Power")
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/~th-500x375/~th-crop-004.JPG "Renault FT and TSF External Paint Treatment Part 2")
.JPG "TSF Tables - Part Two - Evidence of other Tables")
a.jpg "Renault FT and TSF External Paint Treatment Part 1")
|Renault FT and TSF – External Paint Treatment – Part 1
13 Apr 2018
Deciphering the black and white photographs
Renault FT and TSF – ‘Painting the Tanks’ – Camouflage – Part One
06 Apr 2018
Our paint conservation partners have now established all the external colours needed on the Renault FT and TSF.
|Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Plaques – Schmierplan – Part 2
06 Apr 2018
The mist begins to clear
.JPG "SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan amp Dueseneinstellung Schild")
|Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan & Dueseneinstellung Schild
24 Mar 2018
Reproducing accurate copies of these two very rare plaques requires careful planning.
|Renault FT and TSF – Starting Handle Boss
17 Mar 2018
The fairly innocuous looking attachment at the rear of the Renault FT engine bay has proven to be quite troublesome for us to reproduce.
.JPG "From our Archive - Renault FT TSF - Bolts in the press")
|From our Archive - Renault FT / TSF - Bolts in the press
09 Mar 2018
How to reproduce FT / TSF conical head bolts
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.jpg "Renault FT and TSF - Track Links")
.JPG "From our Archive - Renault FT Fuel tanks")
|Renault FT and TSF – Evolving Strategy for the Foundation or Harsh Lessons Learned
09 Feb 2018
What are the Takeaways from the Project?
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Track Links")
|StuG – Department of Corrections –External Markings
26 Jan 2018
New Evidence Emerges for Farley Mowat Example
|StuG gives up its secrets - The story of the Farley Mowat StuG
17 Jan 2018
An Example of one of our regular Inside Track articles
|Renault FT and TSF- Internal Paint Finish – The Steering Brake Bands and Brake Drums
12 Jan 2018
The Home Straight
|Jagdpanther Department of Corrections – Wire Mesh Covers on Engine Deck
12 Jan 2018
Revisiting Decisions
.JPG "Renault TSF - Plate layout - From Our Archive")
.JPG "Renault FT - Idler wheels Return - From Our Archive")
.JPG "Renault FT Engine Setting The Ignition Timing")
|Renault FT Engine – Setting The Ignition Timing
01 Dec 2017
Revisiting our understanding of the ignition timing settings...
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Wooden Tool Box")
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Restoration")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Restoration
24 Nov 2017
Photo focus on the StuG III gun during its restoration
|SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung – Part 1
17 Nov 2017
Making a Start -Anlasser and Lichtmaschine
.JPG "StuG III Air filter")
.JPG "Renault TSF Internal Door Handle and Lock - Part 2")
.JPG "Renault TSF Interior Detail Part 1")
.jpg "Renault FT and TSF - Cupolas - Part 2")
.jpg "Photo Focus - Jagdpanther Radio")
.JPG "Renault FT amp TSF Track Link Paint Finish")
.JPG "Renault TSF - Radio shelf")
.JPG "Renault FT - Post War Evolution")
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Paint Finish The Engine")
.JPG "Renault TSF Turret takes shape")
-Manual.JPG "StuG MIAG Assembled Battery Box")
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Numbering The Track Links - Part Two")
|Renault FT / TSF - Numbering The Track Links - Part Two
25 Aug 2017
Studying the sequencing of track link numbers
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Numbering The Track Links - Part One")
|Renault FT / TSF - Numbering The Track Links - Part One
18 Aug 2017
Study shows a range of different track links.
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF - Gearboxes")
|Renault FT and TSF – Numero de Assemblage Chassis Number – The new theory - Part 3 Conclusion
28 Jul 2017
The Last Word?
|StuG Department Of Corrections – Final Resolution?
21 Jul 2017
Did September / early October assembled MIAGs have Armoured Hub Caps?
.jpg "Renault FT - Turret Ring - Part One")
|Renault FT and TSF – Numero de Assemblage Chassis Number
23 Jun 2017
The new theory grows stronger – but Renault?
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Interior Restoration - Part two")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Interior Restoration - Part two
15 Jun 2017
Photo focus on the StuG III interior during restoration
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Interior Restoration - Part one")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Interior Restoration - Part one
15 Jun 2017
Photo focus on the interior of the StuG III during its restoration
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Numero de Assemblage Chassis Number A New Theory Part 2")
|Renault FT and TSF – Numero de Assemblage Chassis Number – A New Theory – Part 2
09 Jun 2017
Working the Numbers
|Renault FT and TSF – Numero de Assemblage Chassis Number – A new theory – Part 1
09 Jun 2017
Rethinking the Numbers
|Renault FT and TSF - Internal Paint Finish – Part 2 -Engine Bay Colour
02 Jun 2017
The End of the Paint Debate
.JPG "Renault FT turret")
|Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – MG 34 fittings – Part 1 – The PT 34 Trommelhalter Top Cover
25 May 2017
Our new acquisition
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Mount")
|Renault FT - Road wheels -Part two - From our Archive
19 May 2017
Road wheels reveal substance hidden for years...
|Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 – Angled Steering Mechanism – Ausf. A vs Ausf. B Part 1
12 May 2017
Research Continues
|Jagdpanther Department of Corrections – Gas Mask Holders - Part 1 Preparing the Components
12 May 2017
Exploring the Differences
|Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 3
05 May 2017
Identifying the Correct Pieces
|Sd.Kfz 251 D - Researching The Industrial Provenance - Part 1
05 May 2017
Searching for Lost Information
.JPG "SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 - Instrument Panel - Plaques Part 2")
.jpg "Renault FT - Turret")
.jpg "Tank Museum - Tiger Collection Launch")
.JPG "StuG III Battery Box Part 1")
|Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A le.Spaehwagen- Post April 1943 Paint Treatment
17 Mar 2017
Questions answered
|Renault FT Polygonal Turret – Interior fittings for 8mm Hotchkiss MG 2
03 Mar 2017
Some questions answered...
.jpg "Renault FT gear gate")
|Renault FT - Original Gear Gate Strip Down
03 Mar 2017
From our archives - the first stage of restoration. Strip down and analysis of parts.
.JPG "From The Archive - Inside the Ashford MK IV")
.jpg "Renault FT and TSF Curettes a Chenilles Track Scraper")
|Renault FT and TSF – Curettes a’ Chenilles – Track Scraper
22 Feb 2017
The mystery of the 'hoe' solved
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF- Towing Shackle Clevis Pins and Chains Part 1")
|Renault FT and TSF- Towing Shackle, Clevis Pins and Chains – Part 1
16 Feb 2017
Reproducing the bases and pins
.JPG "SdKfz222 and SdKfz223 Ausf A Instrument Panel Instruments - Part 2")
|Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 2
09 Feb 2017
Identifying the instruments
|Renault FT and TSF – Dubidon a’ petrole and Entonnoir a’ essence
09 Feb 2017
Petrol Can and Funnel with Mounting Brackets
.JPG "SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1")
|Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1
03 Feb 2017
Getting the instrument panel right
|Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Plaques - Part 1
03 Feb 2017
Deciphering the text
.jpg "Renault FT and TSF The Longeron Suspension Beam")
.JPG "SdKfz 223 - A Researching The Provenance Part 2")
|Sd.Kfz. 223 - A Researching The Provenance: Part 2
06 Jan 2017
Why was this armoured car abandoned...?
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Manufacturers Plate Part 1")
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Ammunition")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Ammunition
16 Dec 2016
Photo focus on the ammunition and ammunition storage for the 7.5cm Sturmkanone
|Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel
09 Dec 2016
Putting the pieces together...
.JPG "Jagdpanther Department of Corrections External Paint Finish Debate - Part 1")
|Jagdpanther Department of Corrections – External Paint Finish Debate - Part 1
02 Dec 2016
The debate surrounding the camouflage finish continues...
.jpg "Halter Fuer Gasmaske - Fabricating The Gas Mask Retainer Part 2")
|Halter Fuer Gasmaske - Fabricating The Gas Mask Retainer – Part 2
25 Nov 2016
Differences in design for the StuG
.jpg "Jagdpanther Internal Stowage Bins")
.JPG "Halter Fuer Gasmaske - Fabricating The Gas Mask Retainer Part 1")
|Halter Fuer Gasmaske - Fabricating The Gas Mask Retainer – Part 1
18 Nov 2016
Recreating the canvas strapping and buckle
.JPG "Renault FT Radiator Fan Shroud")
.JPG "Renault FT Engine Zenith Carburettor Inefficiency")
|Renault FT Engine – Zenith Carburettor Inefficiency
10 Nov 2016
A problem occurs during the test runs...
.JPG "Renault FT Engine - Speed Limitation Setting")
|Renault FT Engine - Speed Limitation Setting
10 Nov 2016
This governor system hailed from the days of steam
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Laying Mechanism - Part Two")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Laying Mechanism - Part Two
03 Nov 2016
Photo focus on the StuG III gun laying mechanism
.jpg "Photo Focus - From the Archives - StuG III Gun Sight 360")
|Photo Focus - From the Archives - StuG III Gun Sight 360
03 Nov 2016
Photo focus on the StuG III's gun sight
.jpg "Handling the Hotchkiss Machine Gun")
.JPG "Renault FT Drivers Seat Box")
.JPG "Renault FT Radiator - Building the Test Frame for the Renault FT Engine")
|Renault FT Radiator - Building the Test Frame for the Renault FT Engine
27 Oct 2016
Another Possible Empire link uncovered
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Laying Mechanism - Part One")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Laying Mechanism - Part One
27 Oct 2016
Photo focus on the StuG III gun laying mechanism
.JPG "Renault FT Engine Zenith Carburettor Part 2 Machining and Assembly")
|Renault FT Engine – Zenith Carburettor – Part 2 Machining and Assembly
21 Oct 2016
This task was beyond anything we had previously undertaken given the size of the parts desired.
.jpg "Renault FT Engine The Valvoline Connection")
.JPG "SdKfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie Internal Colours Part 2")
.jpg "Renault TSF - Registration Number - Part 2")
.JPG "Renault FT Engine Zenith Carburettor Part 1 Sourcing the Carburettor")
.JPG "Renault FT Engine Colours")
|Sd.Kfz.222 or Sd.Kfz.223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?
30 Sep 2016
Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...
.JPG "Hotchkiss M1914 Mitrailleuse - Ammunition Belt Update")
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF - Notice on Interior of Drivers Door Panels Success Part 4")
|Renault FT and TSF - ‘Notice’ on Interior of Driver’s Door Panels – Success Part 4
22 Sep 2016
A long road...
|Sd.Kfz. 222 A 4 Serie – Ammunition Bins for the 20mm KwK 38
22 Sep 2016
These parts are critical in the project...
|Renault FT and TSF Engine – Nourrice d’essence - The Header Tank - Part 1
26 Aug 2016
Researching the history of the tank.
.jpg "StuG Body Top Section Pre Restoration")
|Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A 4 Serie - Researching Interior Details
19 Aug 2016
Floor plate, assembly plate, has anything changed?
.JPG "SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 2")
|Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A 4 Serie - Floor Plate Pattern
12 Aug 2016
With no surviving Serie 4 examples, the floor plate is illuminated by Panzer Tracts
|Renault FT and TSF – Testing the Radiators
12 Aug 2016
Water testing the radiators highlights a huge problem.
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Notice on Interior of Drivers Door Panels - Part 3")
|Renault FT Internal Cabin Tools Part 1
01 Aug 2016
Mysterious object uncovered using parts already in our collection.
|Renault FT and TSF - What does the correct ‘Cric’ look like?
29 Jul 2016
Using historical photographs to determine.
|Renault FT - Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Stowage - Part 1
29 Jul 2016
Putting the puzzle pieces together.
.JPG "STUG DAY 2016")
|Renault FT and TSF Radiators – Fabrication Part 3 - Completion
05 Jul 2016
The final stages have been completed.
.jpg "StuG Commanders Vision")
|Renault FT and TSF - ‘Notice’ on Interior of Driver’s Door Panels - Part 2
30 Jun 2016
Deciphering the clues from the limited original photographs.
.JPG "StuG MIAG A very integrated enterprise Casting their own components")
|.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Water Inlet Manifold")
.jpg "Maybach HL 120 Engine 360 - Fitted in our StuG III G")
|Renault FT and TSF – Driver’s Seat Box
15 Jun 2016
Replicating the sole example of the Renault FT Seat Box.
.jpg "StuG Engine Bay - Photo Focus")
|Renault FT 17 And TSF Paint Schemes and Registration - Part 3
03 Jun 2016
The journey to uncovering the paint schemes.
|Renault FT and TSF Radiator – Technical Drawing for Two Authentic Radiators
03 Jun 2016
Creating the CAD drawings.
|Sd.Kfz 223 Drehsockel - Halter fuer M.G.34 Magazin
26 May 2016
Searching through manual images for more detailed information.
|StuG 'Department of Corrections' - The Muzzle Brake
18 May 2016
Uncovering the truth behind the StuG muzzle brakes
|Renault FT and TSF - ‘Notice’ on Interior of Driver’s Door Panels - Part 1
17 May 2016
Expedito to the rescue.
.jpg "StuG Gun Mantlet - Photo Focus")
|StuG 'Department of Corrections' - Hub Caps
06 May 2016
Did October November 1943 assembled MIAGs have Armoured Hub Caps on their drive sprocket?
|Rebuilding The Renault TSF’s Radio – the E10 ter –Part 2 Revisited
06 May 2016
A correction on behalf of The Weald Foundation
|New Website Launched
29 Apr 2016
The Weald Foundation is happy to present the new and improved website.
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Engine Restoration – The White Metalling Process")
|Renault FT and TSF Engine Restoration – The White Metalling Process
29 Apr 2016
A lengthy process of trial and error in order to perfect the dying skill of white metalling
|Renault TSF E10 ter Radio - Visit By Bernard Pigelet – Part 1
22 Apr 2016
Building the exact replica of the Renault TSF E10 ter Radio.
|Major Announcement from the Weald Foundation
22 Apr 2016
The Weald Foundation is delighted to announce...
|Sd.Kfz.223 A Project – Resurrecting The Machine Gun Drehsockel – Part 1
22 Apr 2016
Resurrecting the MG Drehsockel
|The Renault FT Polygonal Turret – The Cupola Part 2 Fitting The Cupola
15 Apr 2016
Creating the hinge for the cupola from the beginning.
|Sd.Kfz.223 Researching The Interior- Floor Plate
11 Apr 2016
Using the floor plate to discover more detail.
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Suspension")
|Leichte Schuetzenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz.250/3 Ausf.B – Researching The Provenance Part 2
06 Apr 2016
Unearthing clues hidden within the surviving data plate.
|Leichte Schuetzenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz.250/3 Ausf. B- Researching The Provenance Part 1
01 Apr 2016
Beginning to to look into the origin of the Sd.Kfz.250/3
|Renault FT 17 And TSF Paint Schemes and Registration - Part 1
01 Apr 2016
Filtering images in an attempt to reveal further information.
|Renault FT - Drivers Seat Strap
29 Mar 2016
Collection for the interior of the FT has been a challenge.
|Renault FT - Turret Restoration
29 Mar 2016
After over a month's work the final score for the turret restoration is over.
.JPG "The Renault FT Polygonal Turret The Cupola Part One - The Base")
|The Renault FT Polygonal Turret – The Cupola Part One - The Base
24 Mar 2016
The current focus is the cupola base and cupola.
.JPG "Renault FT Registration Part Two")
.jpg "SdKfz 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull Part Two")
|Sd.Kfz. 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull – Part Two
18 Mar 2016
There are always elusive details...
.JPG "FT door")
|Renault FT - The Elusive Brass Panels
18 Mar 2016
Our examination of all known survivors has so far failed to locate and copy a pair of these plates.
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Differences in Exhausts")
|Renault FT / TSF - Differences in Exhausts
18 Mar 2016
There are very few Renault FTs with original exhausts in the world today.
.jpg "Renault FT Registration Part One")
|Renault FT Registration – Part One
11 Mar 2016
The corroded plates held the key to identifying the registration and chassis numbers.
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Sight")
.JPG "Renault TSF Trenching Skid Part Three")
.JPG "SdKfz223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne Hull For the Armoured Cars")
|Sd.Kfz.223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne (Hull) For the Armoured Cars
04 Mar 2016
What differences are to be found in comparing hulls?
.JPG "The Renault TSF Interior The Poste E10 ter - Part One")
|The Renault TSF Interior –The ‘Poste E10 ter’ - Part One
04 Mar 2016
What makes up the interior of these very interesting machines?
.JPG "Questions About The Polygonal Turret")
|Questions About The Polygonal Turret
26 Feb 2016
What remains for us to determine is how the turret was fitted to suit the Hotchkiss 8mm M1914.
|SS-Pz.AA 10 Frundsberg Sd.Kfz. 250 A - Part Two
26 Feb 2016
Further research into the Frundsberg Sd.Kfz.250 A
.JPG "Renault FT Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Trays vs Semi Flexible Belts")
|Renault FT Hotchkiss M1914 Ammunition Trays vs Semi Flexible Belts
19 Feb 2016
The semi flexible belts are very rare...
|Photo Focus - Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen - Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D
19 Feb 2016
Photo focus on the Foundation's Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen - Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D
.JPG "Sd Kfz 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull - Part 1")
.JPG "Renault FT and TSF Archive Files")
|Renault FT and TSF Archive Files
12 Feb 2016
The archive documentation required for the Renault and TSF project has been building.
.JPG "Renault TSF - A Dedicated Trenching Skid")
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - The Trenching Skid Part Two")
|Renault FT / TSF - The Trenching Skid Part Two
05 Feb 2016
A number of interesting differences have been revealed...
.jpg "StuG III engine")
.JPG "FT 17 skid")
|Renault FT / TSF - The Trenching Skid Part One
28 Jan 2016
No two skids that we have analysed are the same.
|From The Archive - Renault FT Internal Paint Finish - Part One
27 Jan 2016
The internal faces of the panels gave some interesting conflicting information...
|Renault FT Internal Paint Finish - Part One
27 Jan 2016
The internal faces of the panels gave some interesting conflicting information...
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Towing Chains")
-E.jpg "Original German convoy light -Part three")
.jpg "Original German convoy light -Part two")
.JPG "Renault FT Oil can")
|Renault FT / TSF Engine Bay Oil Cans and Holders
14 Jan 2016
Most surviving Renault FTs and TSFs no longer retain their spare oil cans but could the holder give us more information?
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Ventilateur Sourcing The Air Outlet Housings")
|Renault FT / TSF - ‘Ventilateur’ Sourcing The Air Outlet Housings
13 Jan 2016
Locating an original housing still retaining its original grill that was accessible was a formidable task.
.jpg "Photo Focus - Jagdpanther Prop Shafts")
.JPG "FT Throttle lever")
.jpg "Convoy light")
.jpg "StuG III gun repair kit")
.jpg "Panther optics")
|Panther Optics and Box Repair
21 Dec 2015
The sight appeared to have been dropped in its original transit case, which was in a very bad state.
.JPG "TSF")
.JPG "FT TSF hull")
|.JPG "FT TSF hull")
|Renault FT / TSF Hull thickness issue - Part one
13 Dec 2015
Variances in steel thickness between two hulls
.jpg "StuG III gun")
.jpg "StuG III gun")
.jpg "Jagdpanther clutch")
.jpg "Jagdpanther clutch")
|Renault FT and TSF - Berliet FT Idler wheels
16 Nov 2015
Why were some metal and others wood? The explanation is....
.JPG "WWII tension lock")
.JPG "SdKfz 251 antenna")
.JPG "Sdkfz 223 turret mesh")
.jpg "StuG II spark plug")
.JPG "SdKfz 222 gun sight")
.JPG "StuG air filter")
|StuG III - It's all in the detail - Air filter artwork
22 Oct 2015
Even though the air filters are normally tucked away in the engine bay it is still important to keep a high standard of accuracy
.jpg "FT17 loading plan")
|Renault FT / TSF - Drivers position - Small canisters left and right? - Part two
20 Oct 2015
The final say on these two items.
.jpg "FT17 loading plan")
|Renault FT / TSF - Drivers position - Small canisters left and right? - Part one
15 Oct 2015
The two small canisters placed to the left and right of the driver. What are they?
.JPG "Stug wingnut")
|StuG III - It's all in the detail - Wing nuts
12 Oct 2015
We take accuracy very seriously even down to the wing nuts
.JPG "SdKfz 223 antenna")
|SdKfz 223 Antenna Part three - The antenna support frame
07 Oct 2015
The SdKfz 223 project took another very important step forward with this discovery
.JPG "Discovery - StuG III Canvas weather cover")
.JPG "SdKfz 223 Antenna Part two - The hoisting mechanism")
|SdKfz 223 Antenna Part two - The hoisting mechanism
29 Sep 2015
Take a look at the mechanism being stripped down
.jpg "Normandy attic gives up its secrets")
|Jagdpanther main clutch revealed
18 Sep 2015
High resolution photos taken of JP clutch series 1 clutch assembly
.JPG "KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part one")
.JPG "StuG III floor plate MIAG vs Alkett")
.JPG "Flak 38 vs KwK 38 Magazines")
.jpg "Tiger I turret turns again")
.JPG "A key discovery")
.jpg "StuG III")
.JPG "Its all in the detail- Buckle up")
.JPG "Stug III suspension takes shape")
.jpg "StuG gun is a Skoda")
.JPG "Back in the box StuG III")
.jpg "Renault TSF - Finding the Registration and Assembly Number")
|Renault TSF - Finding the Registration and Assembly Number
10 Nov 2014
Two key projects remained to be completed
.JPG "Renault TSF - The Commanders table - Part one")
.JPG "Renault tractor - More tank parts found")
.jpg "Renault engine restoration")
-FT(R).jpg "Renault FT TSF - engine sumps")
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Con rod conundrum")
.JPG "Renault FT - Drivers Seat Strap")
|Renault FT - Drivers Seat Strap
17 Sep 2014
Collecting for the interior of the FT has been a challenge.
.JPG "Renault FT - Idler wheels reproduction")
|Renault FT - Idler wheels reproduction
07 Sep 2014
See the process behind re creating these intricate wooden wheels.
.JPG "Renault FT Carburettor - Part two")
.JPG "Renault FT Carburettor - Part one")
.JPG "Renault FT TSF funnel")
|Renault FT / TSF - Drivers position - Recreating The Filter Funnel - Part Three
23 Aug 2014
Following on from our earlier story we now moved on to making a set of replacement funnels
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Engine rust removal")
.JPG "Renault FT TSF - Engine bore rust removal")
|Renault FT / TSF - Engine bore rust removal
13 Aug 2014
What's the best way to remove rust from an engine bore?
.jpg "FT TSF Firewall - Part two - Replica firewall arrives")
|FT / TSF Firewall - Part two - Replica firewall arrives
03 Aug 2014
Work has begun on the reproduction firewall.
.jpg "FT TSF Firewall - Part one - Brussels gives up its secrets")
|FT / TSF Firewall - Part one - Brussels gives up its secrets
02 Aug 2014
During a visit to the Brussels Museum we make an extraordinary discovery.
.JPG "KwK Magazine bluing")
.JPG "KwK Magazine box repair")
|KwK Magazine box repair
06 Jul 2014
Having restructured the magazines we now turned our attention to the magazine boxes
.JPG "KwK Reinigungskasten")
.JPG "Identifying markings - 2cm KwK 38")
.JPG "KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part two - Cleaning rod")
|KwK 38 Cleaning kits - Part two - Cleaning rod
03 Jul 2014
Another essential item in the upkeep of the KwK 38
.JPG "KwK 30 Cleaning kits")
.JPG "Breech characteristics of the Flak 38 vs the KwK 38")
|Breech characteristics of the Flak 38 vs the KwK 38
03 Jun 2014
Major differences in the breech section
.JPG "Battle of the barrels - Flak 38 vs KwK 38")
.JPG "232 Turret plans")
.JPG "222-3 Radio part 1 - Fug A")
.jpg "Jagdpanther steering clutch")
.jpg "StuG III radio")
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Mantlet")
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Air Filters")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Air Filters
31 Jan 2010
Photo focus on the completed air filters for the StuG III
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Gun Indicator")
.jpg "Photo focus - StuG III Top Body Section During Restoration")
|Photo focus - StuG III Top Body Section During Restoration
28 Jan 2010
Photo focus on the StuG III's top section during the restoration
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Spare Road Wheel Carrier")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Spare Road Wheel Carrier
24 Jan 2010
Photo focus on the StuG III's spare road wheel carriers
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Dashboard")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Dashboard
22 Jan 2010
Photo focus on the StuG III's dashboard before restoration
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Ammunition Storage")
|Photo Focus - StuG III Ammunition Storage
10 Jan 2010
Photo focus on the StuG III internal ammunition storage
.jpg "Photo Focus - StuG III Drivers visor")
