WW1 MARK IV 'MALE' TANK (1:35 Scale)
This commission build was slightly off the beaten track for me as it is the first time I have tackled a WW1 subject (not aircraft which made a pleasant change)! The Mark IV was first used in mid 1917 at the Battle of Messines Ridge. It carried three Lewis machine guns - one in the hull front and two in the sponsons as well as the two sponson guns (now shorter barrelled QF 6 pound guns). Two of the machine guns were operated by the gun loaders.The 'Female' version had five machine guns. They remained in service until the end of the war.
This commission build was slightly off the beaten track for me as it is the first time I have tackled a WW1 subject (not aircraft which made a pleasant change)! The Mark IV was first used in mid 1917 at the Battle of Messines Ridge. It carried three Lewis machine guns - one in the hull front and two in the sponsons as well as the two sponson guns (now shorter barrelled QF 6 pound guns). Two of the machine guns were operated by the gun loaders.The 'Female' version had five machine guns. They remained in service until the end of the war.
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
Aftermarket resin tracks and guns/machine guns
Sratch built unditching beam, runners and chains
Scratch-built base and details
Aftermarket resin tracks and guns/machine guns
Sratch built unditching beam, runners and chains
Scratch-built base and details
Contact: charles.whall@ntlworld.com
