Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf. A – The Weald Foundation

Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie – Abdeckgitter – Grenade protection mesh – Part 2 – Differences 4.Serie versus 5.Serie

Mike Gibb — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:11:28 +0000

One of the most visible features of the Sd.Kfz.222 armoured car is the Abdeckgitter (Anti-grenade mesh). The Foundation was fortunate that an “original” Abdeckgitter was located by our parts investigation team. This Abdeckgitter grenade protection mesh was in extremely poor condition due to being in the ground . . . This article has 495 words…

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Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie – Rear Fender Anti-Slip Strips

Mike Gibb — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:33:50 +0000

Another data point? Since no original Rutschschutzleiste (anti-slip strips) fitted to the rear fenders of le.Pz.Sp.Wg. have come to light over our 20 years search for genuine parts, those fitted to the rear fender of the Sd.Kfz.223 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie of the US . . . This article has 535 words Reading time: 2 minutes There…

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Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie

Mike Gibb — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:15:20 +0000

The launch date for the Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie armoured car beckons. Nearly all of the prepared components for the le.Pz.Sp.Wg. armoured car have been blasted, primed and painted. The large stowage bin is nearly out of the way and has been fitted with the various clips and locking devices. One small change has to be administered…

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Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie

Mike Gibb — Fri, 27 May 2022 17:23:59 +0000

Blasting and priming all of the original (paint free) components for the exterior of the Sd.Kfz. 222 4.Serie armoured car, such as the grenade mesh cover (left hand side), firewall components frame, mesh and left and right panels all primed and ready to fit. The rear of the Aufbau (armoured body) was collected from the…

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Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie – Halter für 4 Handgranaten

Mike Gibb — Fri, 20 May 2022 17:37:50 +0000

Be Aware! The Foundation’s work in recording the internal and external details of the only surviving le.Pz.Sp.Wg. Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf.A 4.Serie in the world has been the beneficiary of the only other 4.Serie in the world. However, this other 4.Serie . . . This article has 545 words Reading time: 2 minutes There are 3 photos…

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Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie Ausf.A 2cm Kw.K.38 -Sockellafette (Gun Pedestal Mount) – Photo Focus

Mike Gibb — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:14:48 +0000

We have been requested many times for more images of the Sockellafette over the years. This has only increased recently with the postings about the work just completed on the fitting. We have taken a series of photos of the Sockellafette for you which we hope will satisfy those of . . . This article…

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Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie Sitzträger (Seat Base)

Mike Gibb — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

As the Foundation approaches the final weeks of restoring the World’s only Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf.A the challenges, even with the smallest of fittings seem to increase. While there are two other Sd.Kfz.222 in Museums, one in the United States and the other in Russia these . . . This article has 388 words Reading time: 1…

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