WWII German Chariots?

[Derf]

Found this picture in the book - Ferdinand and Elefant tank destroyers. The author didn't know what the chariot type devices were. Does anyone here know?


Thanks

Will

 

[von Marwitz]

Phew, good one...

Did not even find this in "Bespannte Fahrzeuge des deutschen Heeres" by Wolfgang Fleischer, which sports some improbable things such as a 'Teigknetwagen Vf. 2' (Dough-Kneading Wagon) and 'Festungskabellötkarren' (Fortress-Cable-Soldering-Carriage).

Let's see if Mr. Weir is up to the task, albeit the 'thing' is not exactly a tank...

von Marwitz

 

[jrv]

I believe it is a "portable" pillbox, the German armored crab or panzernest: http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-armored-portable-pillbox.html, http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=376454

JR

 

[Yuri0352]

I believe it is a "portable" pillbox, the German armored crab or panzernest: http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-armored-portable-pillbox.html, http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=376454

JR

Thank you for posting some of the most interesting links which I have seen in a long time. I learn something new everyday around here!

 

[Philippe D.]

I believe it is a "portable" pillbox, the German armored crab or panzernest:

Since one of the pictures on your second link almost perfectly matches the one posted in the first message, your interpretation looks solid

 

[von Marwitz]

I believe it is a "portable" pillbox, the German armored crab or panzernest: http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/german-armored-portable-pillbox.html, http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=376454

JR

Probably yes and no. Look at the first railroad car: Two of the 'things' are stacked together quite closely. Looking at the picture of the second link, I would have to look differently. However, the similarity of the backside of the picture in the first link to the original picture posted is striking.

But most likely it is a 'spare part' or simply a component for such a portable pillbox.

Interesting. I have never heard of these before.

von Marwitz

 

[jrv]

Since one of the pictures on your second link almost perfectly matches the one posted in the first message, your interpretation looks solid

Assuming the other guy knows what he is talking about, since that is where I got the information from.

This guy has gone to town modeling one: https://panzerserra.blogspot.com/2014_12_01_archive.html

JR

 

[von Marwitz]

What I find truly amazing is that there seem to be plastic kits for even the most obscure stuff. Which means in turn there has to be a market for it...

von Marwitz

 

[Derf]

Thanks jrv.

It never amazes me the amount of info that collectively can be found here.

Will

 

[jrv]

It never amazes me the amount of info that collectively can be found here.

You would probably be less amazed by the amount of info found here if you knew I found the information by using google image search. Knowing how to find things is usually more useful than knowing things.

JR

 

[Derf]

I will still give you the credit.

Did not realize you can do image searches, will look that one up.

Thanks again.

 

[mooreshawnm]

Now we need counters...

 

[von Marwitz]

Now we need counters...

Oh yeah! Not digging Foxholes but digging in Portable PBs...

von Marwitz

 

[bendizoid]

Very slow chariots.

 

[mooreshawnm]

I can see my 20th century phalanx forming up right now!

 

[Rock SgtDan]

This guy has gone to town modeling one: https://panzerserra.blogspot.com/2014_12_01_archive.html
JR

Looking at photo 42, you will see a very nicely fashioned wooden frame on the right of the turret.. not just a flat surface, but with a real "picture frame" molding. I figured it was a place for drawing/tacking up the gunner's range card. But noooo... the German fetish for giving orders required this piece to be bolted on, instead of simply painting a stencil... see photo 54. What a waste of resources.