Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie – Aufbau – Engine Bay Hatches – Side Hatches
The stocktaking in readiness for the final phases of our Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie project resulted in several parts having to be revisited to determine what was…
The stocktaking in readiness for the final phases of our Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie project resulted in several parts having to be revisited to determine what was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Std., no not what you are thinking! This was the German wartime abbreviation of Stabantenne. Here at the Foundation, we are having quite a challenge…
One of the most demanding tasks for the Weald Foundation continues to be the search for original parts that are required for vehicles in our…
Part 2 – The Weald Foundation leichter Panzerspähwagen (2cm) (Sd.Kfz.222) Ausf.A – 4.Serie After more than 10 years, history is made, the Weald Foundation leichter…
After five intense years of work the Foundation’s Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie project is finished but despite the team’s best efforts we continue to find additional…
Part 1 – Historical Framework The historical framework for Weald Foundation le.Pz.Sp.Wg. restoration project has been this Panzer Tracts publication. Compiled by our Trustee Hilary…
Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie internally mounted searchlight This is the second part of the Inside Track article in the series. Part 1 provided details of the SFFA…