Complication? Now that the restoration of our Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie chassis is progressing well we are having to consider the finer detail of the suspension. The…
Work on the chassis of the Sd.Kfz 223 chassis continues at a pace. The last of the levers for the suspension on the wheel stations…
War profiteering anyone? During each restoration every component once checked post disassembly must either be recovered or replaced. Replacement is more than often the case…
The pressure is off! Collecting Gurtkasten for the Sd.Kfz. 222 has proven to be quite a task. These Gurtkasten (ammunition boxes) are not common to…
The Fahrgestell for the Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie is coming together very well. We are currently engaged in fitting the chassis internals – prop shaft,…
We are now in the process of recording an original half of a Gitterklappe (grenade / protective screen) for the Sd.Kfz.222. These were never a…
The final wheel station is nearly complete for the Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie. The team’s experience and proficiency grows with each completed wheel station assembly.…
To continue our investigation of the engine deck hatch it is worth examining what the bolted spur or welded hoop is for? It would be…
The chassis for the 3 Serie Sd.Kfz 223 continues to be reassembled. The wheel stations on the front of the chassis are coming together fast.…
The Weald Foundation’s examination of the round (ballistic protection) deflection strips encompassed the other set of Abweisleiste deflection strips – those for the rain. The…
Vicky Turner recently visited The Weald Foundation workshops at about the same as we were putting the finishing touches to our Zundapp KS750 final restoration…
The chassis suspension fitting gathered pace this week with the front two wheel stations almost completely in place. The rear two are being worked on…
Our last piece on the topic was the opener to our introduction to Ausf A (2 piece superstructure) engine hatches. Our focus since then has…
Going Nuts! Who would have expected that “Wheel Nuts” would generate so many questions and subsequent lengthy research? But to get a vehicle back to…
The suspension assembly has started with the focus concentrating on one wheel station of the Sd.Kfz.223. All of the component parts have been painted using…
I’m sure all members will be eager for news and photos of the latest acquisitions made by the Foundation. These are a pair of New…
In a previous piece we made a start on exposing just how dangerous “fakes” are to this community. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened since then…
The Sd.Kfz 223 chassis has been painted and is now being assembled. The front half of the suspension has been fitted. The rear section needs…
The 2-piece Aufbau (body) of the Ausf.A (1 to 4.Serie) has presented the Foundation with several challenges not just in sourcing the rare plate visors…
Picture added! Fortunately, the Weald Foundation secured a Schutzschild , as the turret for our Sd.Kfz.223 is known, many years ago. In 2018 we were…
The differential for the Sd.Kfz 223 has been fully assembled and primed. We are now awaiting the correct paint from the analysis done by our…