The Guns of August (1914) (1 Viewer)

[Obee]

Yes, looks good doesn't it ...... ???

I do like the escort with the hi-vis vests ... they wouldn't have been wearing that sort of kit on the Western Front

AND stopping off at the PUB on the way ...... that's the way to 'Go to War' !!!!!

John

 

[wayne556517]

What a brilliant clip thanks JB for posting.

 

[waynepoo]

Great stuff, I challenge the makers to please, please produce a Great War traction engine, a Holt Gun Tractor would be just the ticket (hint JJD):wink2:



Wayne.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Thanks JB a lot for remembering and sharing:salute:::salute:::salute::
It is great to see so huge monsters from the past in great shape and running......
Cheers
Luiz

Thought you might enjoy this Luiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huQhqXiB8O0

 

[Al Fisher]

Wow! Love those steamers!

Bosun Al

 

[johnnybach]

Great stuff, I challenge the makers to please, please produce a Great War traction engine, a Holt Gun Tractor would be just the ticket (hint JJD):wink2:



Wayne.

Retrokit used to make a small kit - but don't think they are now in business. Here's something you may not have seen. jb

http://www.landships.info/landships/softskin_articles/Holt_15_ton.html

 

[waynepoo]

Retrokit used to make a small kit - but don't think they are now in business. Here's something you may not have seen. jb

http://www.landships.info/landships/softskin_articles/Holt_15_ton.html

I had seen that thanks JB, there are some 1/35 & 1/32 kits out there but what is needed is 1/30 ish kits by JJD, K&C etc.....please!

 

[johnnybach]

I had seen that thanks JB, there are some 1/35 & 1/32 kits out there but what is needed is 1/30 ish kits by JJD, K&C etc.....please!

Okay - this one's a bit jerky - but there are some good shots of a Holt on a trailer. jb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRx5UtjMPg

 

[Obee]

Great stuff, I challenge the makers to please, please produce a Great War traction engine, a Holt Gun Tractor would be just the ticket (hint JJD):wink2:



Wayne.

This set is a couple of 1/35 scale resin kits made by Resicast http://www.resicast.com/

They are:
35124O WWI Heavy Artillery Tractor http://www.resicast.com/products/kits/slideshow-111/index.html
351233 6inch Howitzer WWI & BEF http://www.resicast.com/products/kits/slideshow-113/index.html

I have painted one gun & limber by Resicast

They are great kit, fine detailed, and sook great, but of course, as bit small for 1/32 or 1/30 scale figures.

John

 

[waynepoo]

This set is a couple of 1/35 scale resin kits made by Resicast http://www.resicast.com/

They are:
35124O WWI Heavy Artillery Tractor http://www.resicast.com/products/kits/slideshow-111/index.html
351233 6inch Howitzer WWI & BEF http://www.resicast.com/products/kits/slideshow-113/index.html

I have painted one gun & limber by Resicast

They are great kit, fine detailed, and sook great, but of course, as bit small for 1/32 or 1/30 scale figures.

John

Exactly, 1/30 ish scale ones are sorely needed....asap! Strike now during the Hundred year anniversaries of the Great War.

 

[villagehorse]

Retrokit used to make a small kit - but don't think they are now in business. Here's something you may not have seen. jb

http://www.landships.info/landships/softskin_articles/Holt_15_ton.html

Put me down for a couple of these units, a great centre piece for the WW1 series. Robin.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi JB and all,

See this youtube thread I found...great WW1 1:1 scale sets....{sm4}{sm4}{sm4}

https://youtu.be/id8OIk5d1UU

Cheers

Luiz

Thought you might enjoy this Luiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huQhqXiB8O0

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Another great show...lots of military

https://youtu.be/0ymhZXfL-zE

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Duplicate

 

[johnnybach]

Glad you found the Dorset Show Luiz - and yes - quite a bit of old Military stuff there.

I'm going a bit "off piste" here - but if you have an hour to kill, sometime - take a look at this epic journey, undertaken by a team of Traction Engine enthusiasts across a difficult route in the North of England. Although it isn't Military - it does show quite a few of the problems encountered and solved - in getting this beast across a very difficult route.

If you too like Traction Engines - you'll love this!

(p.s. I'm painting one at the moment too - will show you later) jb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruRnDgZT-DQ

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi JB,
Thanks a lot for the link, I will sure watch it....Yes I am a great fan of Steam Traction Engines.....cars, trucks and all kinds of tractors.....England for me was the powerhouse of all steam powered machines....{sm0}
Look forward to seeing your Traction Engine...
Cheers
Luiz

Glad you found the Dorset Show Luiz - and yes - quite a bit of old Military stuff there.

I'm going a bit "off piste" here - but if you have an hour to kill, sometime - take a look at this epic journey, undertaken by a team of Traction Engine enthusiasts across a difficult route in the North of England. Although it isn't Military - it does show quite a few of the problems encountered and solved - in getting this beast across a very difficult route.

If you too like Traction Engines - you'll love this!

(p.s. I'm painting one at the moment too - will show you later) jb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruRnDgZT-DQ

 

[Artillery_crazy]