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Post by Richard Fisher on Dec 6, 2006 22:29:19 GMT 1
Revised the mancarry section with a framework established for what different gun numbers carried. I intend to complete this with re-enacted photos.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jun 20, 2007 22:24:02 GMT 1
Added comprehensive page on Universal Carrier.
Added additional page for mancarry by Rangetakers.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jun 30, 2007 22:27:10 GMT 1
Limber page significantly updated.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jul 13, 2009 21:12:40 GMT 1
Started some small work on the Tanks page.
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Post by martinm on Jul 26, 2009 12:01:19 GMT 1
Is there any information about the use of the Vickers machinegun (presumaby the Mk1 as the RN only ever seems to have been issued with Army leftovers in small weapons) during WW1 on RN steam pinnaces? I am involved with the only surviving and operational steam pinnace (199) which has an original type Hotchkiss 3pdr on a mounting forward. Loads of pictures on the web under "Pinnace 199". Understand the Vickers was mounted on the cabin roof during WW.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jul 26, 2009 13:01:43 GMT 1
I haven't any information on that at the moment. I am working through loads of reference materials at the moment so would have to see if there is anything in there. Sounds interesting though!
Richard
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Post by martinm on Aug 15, 2009 11:44:45 GMT 1
Just to correct my message Reply #4 on Jul 26, further research reveals that the gun on the pinnace was not a Vickers but a Maxim. Does your interest stretch that far or am I "out of bounds"! We have found a deactivated Mk1 Vickers with an offer of a loan when Pinnace 199 steams into the Southampton Boatshow on 11 Sept. I doubt if many attendees will be able tell the difference until we find a Maxim.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Aug 16, 2009 9:35:39 GMT 1
Hello Martin, I had noticed on the photos that is was a Maxim; however, I was trying to find whether a Vickers had been used at all.
In simple terms, you are not going to find a British Maxim in the commercial market. A Vickers is the simplest solution; even better as a loan.
Regards
Richard
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Post by woodsy on Aug 20, 2009 1:51:53 GMT 1
Martin, I have a .303 British Maxim (not for sale, I hasten too add!) and I am in the business of manufacturing all-metal museum-grade replica machine guns. I could make a replica of the Maxim if required at about NZ$3,000 (roughly 1,000 Pounds). Not cheap, but probably less than 5% of the cost of an original, should the unlikely event of one coming up for sale occur!
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Post by martinm on Sept 15, 2009 10:29:00 GMT 1
Many thanks to Rod for his offer to manufacture a replica Maxim but as a volunteer organisation, it is way beyond our budget. We are currently starting a fundraising campaign to give our steam pinnace its 100-year refit. This has to take priority. We mounted a Vickers Mk1 on the aft cabin for the 2009 Southampton Boatshow and fired a couple of simulated rounds from the 3pdr Hotchkiss. 199, an "armed steamed pinnace" as it was advertised, seems to have been well received and created a lot of interest. She is the only surviving operational steam pinnace. Have a look at: www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=40 |
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jul 31, 2011 19:30:26 GMT 1
I have completed the page on 'Tankettes'. Interesting vehicles!
I've also added pages ready to complete on 'Ships' and 'Armoured Cars'.
Rich
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