An initial analysis of our 3.Serie Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.A Fahrgestell (chassis) yielded some uncomfortable truths. This chassis had been sourced Brittany where it had been shortened…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Blackman as the official photographer of The Weald Foundation. We have known John for many years.…
Clarity at last! Our previous article titled ‘Differences’ outlined our discovery, within our collection, of two different types of cylinder head. These Horch V8 cylinder…
Einheitsfahrgstell I Geratebeschreibung D664 5 of 3/3/43 – The Relevant Text An important part of what we do is to not only locate but digest…
Here are a number of external and internal images of our Renault TSF for those looking for detail. We will complete the image selection next…
We are delighted and extremely honoured to announce George Batts MBE and Légion d’honneur as Patron of the Weald Foundation. George is a respected and…
Visit to Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum (Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia) With so much going on, it was time add to our workload and revisit…
Prior to commencing restoration of any artefact, the Weald Foundation has developed a process of carrying out in depth research on the subject. This ensures…
Luftdrück Stencils Not enough attention is applied to the painting or application of the special air pressure markings found on tyre fitted vehicles of the…
Original archive information confirms that the chassis and components for the South African Reconnaissance Car ‘Marmon Herrington’ Mk III were imported from Ford Canada with…
An article we posted in February this year on the TZF 3a has attracted questions from one of your fellow members. We feel that it…
In our last article we clarified how we established that the Foundation’s Sd.Kfz.261 was still a Sd.Kfz.261 but a much later example than previously thought.…
A significant challenge faced by the Foundation was to locate original guns for our two Jagdpanther projects. Having be subjected to years of abuse on…
The Zündapp KS 750 Verschlüssdeckel (Fuel Cap) from 1943 A very rare and very interesting item that is unique to the Zündapp KS 750 during…
A Truly Memorable Show! The Weald Foundation was privileged to be invited to attended Militracks 2019, with our two 100-year-old Renault tanks. The event is…
One difficult part of our 3 Serie SdKfz 223 project began many years ago when the chassis and other parts were secured. The large plate…
An article prepared but not published previously is now available to our Renault FT and TSF fans. This proved to be a very costly component…
Pattern reveals machinists technique An article from our archive at the start of our Renault FT project. We’ve included a recent picture of the floorplates…
Photo focus on the Foundation’s Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen – Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D A 360 degree view of our Mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen – Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D. This was originally in…
We used the opportunity recently to take a number of images of the interior of the Renault FT when the weather was favourable. Please note…
Technical Provenance – Part 1 When our Horch Kabriolett was examined prior to the restoration phase it was recorded that an Opel engine had been…