A frequent question asked of us here at the Foundation, particularly from modellers, concerns the correct dimensions of the tow cables. Tow cables are missing…
The plaques for the interior – primarily the instrument panel – are now being chemically etched to result in an authentic set for each of…
When is a Vickers not a Vickers? Our Australian Carrier M.G. (Aust) No 1 (LP1) project has only been underway for a short while to…
As the Foundation completes major rebuilding and automotive restoration projects and the vehicles are prepared to drive in our running displays, thoughts turn to equipping…
The Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie drove out from the Assembly Hall for her first drive in over 80 years. There were a few hiccups, the 4 wheel…
Until last week the main focus for the Foundation was the restoration of the main fabric and automotive features of our Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie. With…
Members often ask when will the Foundation commence certain projects that are of particular interest to them. ‘When are you going to start restoration of…
This week at the Foundation’s Assembly Hall, a major milestone was reached as the Sd.Kfz.222 was driven for the first time around the perimeter of…
It is most important to a maintain the correct air pressure in the tyres of these heavy wheeled vehicles. For this purpose each vehicle was…
The Foundation’s Carrier, M.G. LP1 (Aust.) hull No.76 has undergone a thorough inspection over the past two weeks. LP1 No.76 has suffered significantly since 1940…
Our Australian LP1 carrier project is on the go. This project has caused a great deal of excitement within the team as it is something…
As a leader in historic vehicle restoration, the Weald Foundation targets to completely each vehicle to the point where it 100% accurately matches the condition…
The radiator of all le.Pz.Sp.Wg. was exposed to the rear of the crew compartment. An essential piece of furnishing was a Rollvorhang (roller blind) in…
As the Foundation is about to embark on the restoration of our Australian LP1 carrier it is worth providing some background on these Carriers, their…
The identification of a component fitted to all Drehsockel pedestal mounts of Sd.Kfz.222 Serie had been puzzling us for some time. We had identified this…
A last gasp attempt to complete a small number of tasks on the Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie German armoured car are underway prior to driving the armoured…
Many questions have been asked of the Foundation over the course of our Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie project. One of the most frequent being about the…
The Sd.kfz.222 4.Serie has been the beneficiary of the non appearance of the auto electrician. This was not planned but the additional time has provided…
This extra time to allow for the auto electrician to show up has given us a welcome opportunity to complete a great deal of the…
The journey back to the Weald Foundation here in the United Kingdom was completed successfully. Unloading this precious vehicle was relatively straightforward given that she…
We know from talking to people that few are aware that every leichter Panzer Spähwagen was equipped with a Reifenluftpumpe (Tyre inflation pump)which was used…