More Research One of the modifications to the Fahrgestell Typ 801 starting with the 4 Serie chassis production run was the introduction of a standardized…
Finding the correct position We know from our research into Sd.Kfz 223 radio equipment that the Fu.12 and the Fuspr.a is required. The previous article…
A daunting task revisited An article from our archive at the start of our TSF project. The TSF has now been sandblasted and primed and…
Research Continues Research for the radio equipment needed for our 3 Serie Sd.Kfz 223 is progressing well. The magnificent 3 volume set by Hans Joachim…
An Unwelcome Development We packed the new idler wheels away once they had been collected from the wheelwright. They were stored alongside the vehicles of…
A Surprise Find! Over the years the part that has proved elusive for the early Ausf.A or s.Pkw.I Fahrgestall Typ 801 chassis is the oil…
Revisiting our understanding of the ignition timing settings… Now that we have run both rebuilt engines we are able to revisit our understanding of the…
Sourcing Peuplier One of the many tasks for the vehicle project is sourcing or producing the hull mounted toolbox, seen in many period photographs. We…
Photo focus on the StuG III gun during its restoration This photo focus is examining various parts of the StuG III’s gun during its restoration.…
Gruppe I vs Gruppe III Further reference work using the manuals within our archive did not answer the question whether our 3 Serie Sd.Kfz 223…
Making a Start -Anlasser and Lichtmaschine The preparations for our forthcoming SdKfz 222 and 223 armoured car projects continue. The latest phase is securing the…
Photo Focus on the Reconstruction Have a detailed look at the stages of construction of the StuG III air filter . . . This article…
Exploring the Differences Our previous article on the cupola covered the differences we discovered between the Renault FT cupola and the TSF. These differences appear…
An Update Our recent work with Lincoln Conservation has unearthed some valuable information regarding paint treatments over time for our le.Pz.Sp.Wg series of armoured cars.…
Heat Treating The repair work is now complete with the new components having been delivered in the form of the acquisition of the new Blockhaus…
Working on the Interior Detail The accuracy of the leather internal door strap has been established, as discussed in our previous article. The locking device…
The Search The work done so far on uncovering the instruments for the range of armoured cars we have within the collection has been straight…
Internal Door Handle and Lock? Archaeological referencing is being relied on more within the TSF in the absence of any substantial archive data. Information is…
From our Archive – The Installation of the JP Radio . . . This article has 10 words Reading time: Less than a minute There…
Exploring the Differences It appears that early produced and wartime Renault TSFs have the cupola hinged at the rear of the blockhaus. This carries through…
A Hidden Clue One of the eternal debates surrounding many historic tracked armoured vehicles concerns the paint colour finish of track links. Guess work more…