Workshop – The Weald Foundation https://www.wealdfoundation.org Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:46:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/app/uploads/2026/05/cropped-Weald-Icon-1-32x32.png Workshop – The Weald Foundation https://www.wealdfoundation.org 32 32 WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 29 JUNE – 3 JULY 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-29-june-3-july-2026/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:46:31 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=30089 A calmer week after Tankfest 2026, with the team recovering from a memorable weekend that included a broken track link on the StuG III and a spectacular repair with the help of the Nashorn team. The Wheatcroft Collection Sd.Kfz.223 has its original oil light and speedometer fitted and is now very close to completion. Work continues on the Sd.Kfz.222 as the team investigates ignition issues.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 15–19 JUNE 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-15-19-june-2026/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:23:22 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=30066 Final preparations for Tankfest 2026 are underway, with the Jagdpanther and Sturmgeschütz III moved into position in the Collection Hall. The Wheatcroft Collection Sd.Kfz.223 bearing issue has been resolved, work continues on the Australian LP1 MG Carrier fuel tanks, and the replacement fuel pump diaphragm has arrived for the Sd.Kfz.222. The team also helped move the Cranbrook memorial howitzer, a future restoration project on loan to the Foundation, and began filming the first in a new series of videos for the Foundation's YouTube channel.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 8–12 JUNE 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-8-12-june-2026/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:18:37 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=30043 Both armoured cars now have their Balkenkreuz painted, the TWC 223 took its first test drive, and progress continues on the Australian LP1 MG Carrier. Next week, the Jagdpanther and StuG III come out for cleaning ahead of Tankfest 2026.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 1–5 JUNE 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-1-5-june-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:32:58 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=30028 The Wheatcroft Collection Sd.Kfz.223 is now ready for its first test drive, with original Atemschlauch being restored for our Sd.Kfz.223. The team also collected Avgas ready for upcoming test runs of the StuG III and Jagdpanther. Tankfest 2026 is just three weeks away.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH: 25–29 MAY 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-25-29-may-2026/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:12:29 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=30002 A shorter week with the bank holiday, but plenty achieved. The Wheatcroft Collection Sd.Kfz.223 now has its seats, leather gaiters, and Balkenkreuz markings fitted. The Jagdpanther's engine is running better than ever after recent work, and the team has begun researching the Sd.Kfz.250/3 Ausf.B ahead of its project start. Meanwhile, the Weald 223 is being cleaned and prepared for further investigation into a knock noticed at Militracks.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 18–22 MAY 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-18-22-may-2026/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=29938 Back from a hugely successful Militracks 2026, with our Sd.Kfz.223 one of the stars of the event – fully equipped with original-style radio gear thanks to our friend Remco. The Jagdpanther's magnetos are finished and the engine is running better than ever. Plus the seats have arrived for the TWC 223.

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]]> WORKSHOP DISPATCH – 11–15 MAY 2026 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/workshop/workshop-dispatch-11-15-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.wealdfoundation.org/?p=29931 A shorter week as the team prepared for Militracks 2026. We welcomed Cranbrook Men's Shed for a tour, Terry and Tom painted the Sd.Kfz.223 camouflage and Balkenkreuz, and by Thursday the team was on their way to the Netherlands.

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