The long awaited schematic for the Schmierplan Greasing Plan fitted to the interior of the Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie is now complete. The other Schmierplan required for…
This weekend’s WW1 Interactive Event here at the Weald Foundation resulted in a lot of preparation being done on the Renault FT and TSF. Refuelling,…
Following up on last week’s work, our progress with the Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie remains steady and productive. A milestone was reached with the Panzeraufbau mesh for…
A huge effort went in this week to capitalise on the success we had last week recovering the mesh for our Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie. This effort…
The team is focussing almost entirely on the Sd.Kfz.223 (Ausf.A) 3.Serie which is helping the speed of this project to some degree. All the drivers’…
The long awaited part of the project is upon us where we recover the original Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie mesh is underway. This is painstaking work given…
At the Weald Foundation we welcome the opportunity to pass on lessons learned through our research and activities to the general public. In this regard…
The left hand firewall side panels for both the Weald’s and TWC Sd.Kfz.223, floor and MG pedestal of the TWC Sd.Kfz.223 have forged ahead. Central…
The machining for the antenna frame junctures with the antenna supports are now complete. This is not the last task required for the antenna frame…
The long awaited end of the floor saga for the Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie is over as the final two forward parts of the floor were fitted…
Most of the attention this week was on fitting the floor in the Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie. This was after the successful siting of the Sockelfundament MG34…
Progress on the Foundation’s Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie included the completion of the central firewall section comprising the mesh and formed sheet metal base. The floor has…
The slow and careful project of removing, cleaning and checking all of the internal components of the JFF 52 carburettors for Jagdpanther 411 is nearly…
Much research into original documentation on the carburettors for Jagdpanther 411 has led to a painstakingly detailed process of cleaning and potential problem elimination as…
Vehicle maintenance efforts post members Open Day 2023 is involving additional attention to the carburettors on the right engine bank of Jagdpanther 411. This will…
Jagdpanther 411 engine was run and tested successfully . Small adjustments are required for the carburettors, additional tweaking on the right steering clutch is required.…
A great deal of research has gone into what fuel to use for Jagdpanther 411 on the 17th of this month. The ethanol laced fuels…
New batteries installed in the engine bay of Jagdpanther 411. The last set had died due to a malfunction of the trickle charge set up.…
The team shifted to Jagdpanther 411 with new batteries secured. Sourcing the correct fuel for the day has been arranged. The engine was started with…
A tremendous amount of progress has been achieved this week on the Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie project. Nearly all of the external fabrication and refurbishment has been…
The Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie small side stowage bins are now complete save for blasting and painting. They have been fitted to the side doors of the…