We have been requested many times for more images of the Sockellafette over the years. This has only increased recently with the postings about the…
One cannot fail to be impressed by the power of the Foundation’s Jagdpanther 411. But historically the introduction of the Jagdpanther to combat was less…
Sole survivor The last article published on this topic (8th April titled rear floor layout) covered the large rack designed to hold two of the…
As the restoration of the Foundation’s first leichter Panzerspähwagen, the Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf.A armoured car, nears completion, it is important for us all to be aware…
Over the many years, the Foundation has been restoring several original German Light Armoured Cars that we refer to as Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie, Sd.Kfz.223(Ausf.A) 3.Serie…
As the Foundation approaches the final weeks of restoring the World’s only Sd.Kfz.222 Ausf.A the challenges, even with the smallest of fittings seem to increase.…
It is now quite commonplace for the Foundation to discover “differences” in the many examples of the ‘same’ component. Our latest discovery in this regard…
In a March 2022 Inside Track article, we provided a remarkably interesting document from the French archives that provided a landmark view into the thinking…
The restoration by the Foundation of the World’s only le.Pz.Sp.Wg (2cm) (Sd.Kfz.222) Ausf.A currently requires the assembly of the complete firewall. This Inside Track will…
Early versions of le.Pz.Sp.Wg. are exceedingly difficult to research given that the only survivor is the Sd.Kfz.223 4.Serie of the USA Army Armor and Cavalry…
Introducing an exciting new service for Weald Foundation members. Ten years of “Inside Track” historic research published weekly on our web site, is now available for members…
The Abdeckgitter (grenade protection mesh) is a very prominent part of all Sd.Kfz.222. You will recall Inside Track articles that we published during our research…
The Haupt Scheinwerfer (Headlamps) installed on all le.Pz.Sp.Wg. variants were manufactured by Fa. Riemann based in Chemnitz. Riemann was a renowned lamp producer who started…
Launching next week! Introducing an exciting new service for Weald Foundation members. Ten years of “Inside Track” historic research published weekly on our web site,…
Our work on the plotting of what is required within the crew cabin relating to the 2cm Sockel (gun pedestal) was based on previous research.…
This remarkably interesting document from the French archives provides a landmark view into the thinking behind the art of camouflage which evolved almost in real…
Part two of Antenna Assembly article covered the Antennenfuss Nr.1 and Nr.2 (Antenna base 1 and 2). The article confirmed we must use Antennenfuss Nr.1,…
The seemingly simple Reserveradbefestigung spare wheel carrier is normally never be seen in period pictures given that the spare wheel is usually in position, or…
One of the longest running research projects for the armoured cars of the Foundation has been that on the Schaltbrett Instrument Panels. Our research is…
In the Weald Foundation archive, we have a document dated the 11 March 1920 that represents the codification of wartime experiences for the camouflage of…
Background to the development and use of Carriers in the Antipodes Since the Weald Foundation will in the future restore both an Australian LP1 tracked…