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1/16 (120mm) German 13mm Anti-Tank Rifle Mauser M1918 Set

German 13mm Anti-Tank Rifle Mauser M1918 Set

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin
Parts / Teile: 32
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 03SP

Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

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Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Contents / Inhalte:

Mauser Tank Rifle (3 parts) / Mauser Tankgewehr M1918 (3 Teile)
Standard MG 08/15 Bipod / MG08/15 Zweibein
2 x Ammunition Holders / 2 x Munitionstaschen
6 x 13mm Mauser T-Gewehr Cartridges / 6 x 13mm Mauser T-Gewehr Patronen
6 x Empty 13mm Mauser T-Gewehr Cartridges / 6 x Leere 13mm Mauser T-Gewehr Patronen
Mauser C96 Pistol
2 x Ball Grenades M 1913 / 2 x Kugelhandgranaten M 1913 a. A. (alte Art – old type)
2 x Stick Grenades / 2 x Stielhandgranaten M.15
Multi Charge Grenade (2 parts) / Geballte-Ladung (2 Teile)
Steel Helmet M.16 / Stahlhelm M.16

Extracts from the Infosheet with this kit:

Mauser Tank Rifle / Tankgewehr Mauser M1918: Designed and produced in the Mauser factory at Oberndorf as a short-term answer to the new tank problem on the Western Front. This single shot bolt-action weapon was the world’s first anti-tank rifle. Total length approx. 170 cm, weight together with the 08/15 MG bipod attached 17.1 Kg. Nicknamed the Elefantenbüchse, or Elephant-rifle at the Mauser factory this weapon was too heavy, the recoil too strong and the penetration when used against armour insufficient. (Most of the allied tanks were stopped by direct or indirect artillery fire).

In action these rifles were used either with the 08/15 MG bipod (the original bipod designed for this weapon was seldom employed) or mainly without, the rifle being placed on top of the trench wall/parapet. Due to the considerable recoil and when practical the gunners would change over roles after every 2 – 3 rounds, engaging the enemy armour at as close a range as possible.

In the German Army instruction manual for the rifle it is stated that both the gunner No. 1 and 2 should be chosen for their size and strength. They should be determined, cool-headed and also good shots. The employment of the T-Gewehr in groups of 3 or individually depends on the tactical situation and lay of the ground. The use of the T-Gewehr in combination with the MG 08 or MG 08/15 using special armoured piercing SmK (SmK – Stahlmantel mit Kern) rounds increases the chances of success. At the front end of the bolt are the 3 discharge vents, which enabled excess gasses to be released during firing. Colour: the wooden stock and pistol grips were of a dark wood. All other parts were a dark gun- metal. The bolt, especially the handle were generally shinier. 13mm case – brass. Bullet head – dark copper.

Note: a common characteristic on original guns are the small indents/damages on the left hand side of the wooden butt (just behind the narrow part), caused by the rim of the gunner’s steel helmet denting the rifle on recoil – this has been reproduced on the model rifle. The separate bolt can either be built in the open or closed position. Either separate the bolt and fix accordingly, or even better, drill out the rear part of the breech (2mm hand drill) – here a small central indent has been placed for assistance. If possible and if the drill bit is long enough, drill up into the rear of the barrel a few mms as well. This will enable the bolt to function as in the original. The 13mm rounds supplied with the set will in fact fit into the breach.

Tip: in order to achieve a smoother function of the bolt moving in and out of the chamber, one can apply some sanded down pencil lead with an old paintbrush. This will not only lubricate the parts, but also give it a natural shiny appearance, just like the original.

Loose 13mm Anti-Tank Ammunition / Leere 13mm Mauser T-Gewehr Patronen: The empty cartridges can be displayed within a diorama, best on the right hand side of gun. Colour: Brass with copper heads.

Standard MG 08/15 Bipod / MG08/15 Zweibein: This entirely new pressed-steel lightweight bipod was to replace the large and heavy sled mounts used with the MG 08 and allowed for a 180° traverse. It had a universal attachment fitting, which could be fitted to the Mauser T-Gewehr – Mauser anti-tank rifle. Colour: dark green.

Note: this should fit to the bipod attachment underneath the rifle. Under the release leaver (top rear of bipod) there is a small casting web – this should be removed before painting etc.

Mauser C96 Pistol / Mauser Pistole C96: At the outbreak of hostilities the 08 Luger Pistol long barrel version (the Germans never called this weapon the Luger – this is an anglicised name) could not be issued quickly enough to artillery and auxiliary units, so the German Army purchased a large number of C96s, which also had the extended wooden butt. Although originally put through trials 1 year before the war, the C96 was not taken on. The calibre is 7.63, with a 10 round capacity in the magazine, which was later changed by the Mauser Company in 1916 to the standard 9mm. In order to avoid mix-ups with different ammunition, a figure 9 was carved into the pistol grip and painted out in red. The tool on the side of the leather holster is the cleaning rod with a wooden handle. The small pocket at the front holds a spare ammunition strip. Normally, the pistol is carried attached to the belt, on the left hand side. A sling was also supplied to enable the person to wear the pistol over the left shoulder with the weapon resting on the right hip.

Although originally intended for issue to artillery units these pistols found their way into many other parts of the army and were particularly popular with soldiers and NCOs serving in the front line units (officers would normally have smaller pistols). Also, these pistols were well liked with Stormtrooper units for their reliability and robustness. Colour: leather supporting rig – natural leather, wooden shoulder stock/holster – brown wood, gunmetal – dark metal colour.

Note: the small ring attached to the bottom of the pistol grip can be hollowed out.

Stick Grenade / Stielhandgranate M.15: The second type of German stick grenade to be issued (in greater numbers from 1916 onwards). The turned wooden handle would have the fuse duration stamped on one side, along with the makers name and production date. This grenade had the advantage of a screw cap, covering the porcelain ball and pulls cord igniter-system inside, keeping it dry and free from dirt. Most stick grenades were set with a 5.5 or 7-second time delay. The cap crown has 8 knurled indents to enable a better grip in wet/muddy conditions, or when wearing cloves. The metal clip on the side of the explosive charge is for attaching to equipment etc. On some original photos it can be seen that the screw caps have already been removed, ready for instant use if needed. The original master model was made using a fine grain wood to reproduce the surface of the handle. Colour: Metal parts – green/grey. Wooden stick/handle – untreated wood starts turning grey after a length of time when exposed to the elements.

Note: with a bit of care and a thin, sharp blade it is possible to hollow out the gap behind the clip and the explosive charge, not forgetting to leave the bottom part of the clip still attached.

Multi Charge Grenade / Geballte-Ladung: Made out of 7 stick grenades and generally used against enemy dugouts and strongpoints. These multi charges were made by the troops themselves at the front. Original photos show the middle grenade surrounded with 6 grenade heads without the handles, secured by several loops of wire, tied under the metal belt clips. The shape of the grenade heads means that they do not sit snug together on account of the protruding bottom rim. Due to moulding techniques the areas in between the grenade heads are filled out. Colour: Metal parts – green/grey. Wooden stick/handle – untreated wood starts turning grey after a length of time exposed to the elements.

Note: with a bit of care and a thin, sharp blade it is possible to hollow out the gaps behind the clips and the explosive charge heads, not forgetting to leave the bottom part of the clip still attached.

Ball Grenade M 1913 / Kugelhandgranate M 1913 a. A. (alte Art – old type): This grenade was made out of cast-iron with large external fragmentation segments. The friction delay fuse was activated by pulling the twisted priming wire – for this there was an extra wrist lanyard with a snap hook. Later types of Kugelhandgranatn had a more simplified outer casing and were sometimes issued painted green. Colour: Grenade – mainly black. Fuse – brass. A twisted priming wire can be constructed using a thin wire or similar and inserted into a small hole drilled at the top of the fuse.

18,95 EUR

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1/16 (120mm) French Chauchat Mle. 1915 MG Set

French Chauchat Mle. 1915 MG Set / Fz. Chauchat Mle. 1915 Set

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin
Parts / Teile: 25
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 06SP
Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

GPSR Data / Angaben

Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Contents / Inhalte:

Chauchat MG (6 parts) / Chauchat MG (6 Teile)
Alternative Barrel (old or new type) / Alernativ Lauf (Typ alt oder neu)
2 x Magazine – Empty / 2 x Magazine – Leer
2 x Magazines with 9 Rounds / 2 x Magazine mit 9 Patronen
2 x Magazines with 18 Rounds / 2 x Magazine mit 18 Patronen
2 x Magazines with 20 Rounds / 2 x Magazine mit 20 Patronen
1 x Magazine with 9 Rounds Shortend to fit MG / 1 x Magazin mit 9 Patronen gekürzt passend für das MG
2 x CSRG Frontal Magazine Pouches – 1st Type / 2 x CSRG Magazintaschen – Typ 1
Ruby Pistol Pouch M1916 / Ruby Pistolentasche M1916
Musette Magazine Bag – closed / Musette Magazinetasche – geschlossen
Musette Magazine Bag – open / Musette Magazinetasche – offen
French MG Oil Can / Fz. Ölkanne
Spare MG Parts (extra Bipod Legs x 2, Rear Sight and Handle) / MG-Ersatzteile (extra Zweibein, Kimme & Griff)

Extracts from the Infosheet with this kit:

Chauchat Mle. 1915 MG / Le fusil-mitrailleur de 8 mm CSRG modèle 1915: Usually referred to as the Chauchat MG and no doubt one of the most controversial weapons of the WW1. Within months of the outbreak of the war, both the German and Allied armies were developing a lighter machine gun to improve the infantry section’s fire power. The established Maxim, Vickers and Hotchkiss machine guns were all too heavy and mostly employed in the static role of trench warfare. The requirement was for a lighter, portable automatic rifle or light machine gun, to be carried into battle by a gunner and loader / carrier and protected by the section riflemen. The British introduced the Lewis MG, with the distinctive round magazine (also used by the Germans) and the Germans developed their Maxim MG08 into the lighter 08/15 MG.

French Army Capt. Louis Chauchat, together with the Charles Sutter had started developing automatic rifles before the war, with generally good results. They were also looking into the new industrial manufacturing techniques of hydraulic stamping to form parts from sheet metal, rather than milling solid blocks of steel. In 1913, a simple Chauchat-Sutter machine rifle had been developed using tubing and stamped, riveted sheet metal. After initial trials and the outbreak of hostilities, the first 100 production guns were allocated to the new French Air Service.

In 1915 an emergency order was placed for 50.000 machine guns of the Chauchat-Sutter type. The contract was awarded to the Paris Bicycle & Motorcar Company Gladiator for a ground version of the initial design, incorporating a bipod, wooden stock and the infamous crescent-shaped magazine, now relocated to underneath the gun. The official name CSRG derived from the surnames of both designers Chauchat and Sutter, the production manager Paul Ribeyrolles and the company Gladiator.

I have included both barrel types, giving a choice of year to present the MG. The cone-shaped flash hider appeared first in January 1917 and is generally the most common Chauchat type ones sees on photographs.

Bipod Legs: At the forward bipod fixing attachment, there are small casting webs within the gaps – these are to be removed before fixing the legs. The thin bipod legs have no rear-fixing attachment when folded upwards. Here I have quite often seen them held in place on top of the magazine release handle. The bipod legs can be place either in the down (firing position), or up carrying position.

Magazines (2^nd type): One of the most serious problems associated with the CSRG are the flimsy, open magazines. The reason for the opening was to allow the carrier / loader to keep sight of rounds still left within magazine, enabling a quick change around when required. Additionally, the magazines would be damaged whilst carried in the gunner’s front pouches, causing stoppages. The standard French Army 8mm tapered round determined the shape of these magazines (unlike the US version CSRG, which used the .30-`06, therefore enabling a straighter magazine).

Note: Display stand / post (from FLAMGA Gunner figure) not included with this MG Set.

It was a common practice by combat veterans experienced with this MG to load the magazines with just 18 rounds, as opposed to 20 and was to restrict too much tension on the magazine spring, avoiding the danger of a weak feed.

The small hole on magazine was a feature on the later, 2^nd type versions. This was to enable the pusher (in front of magazine spring) to be held in place by inserting a round when loading the individual rounds. Depending on where the pusher is situated, one could look through this hole. This can be drill through (0.5mm hand drill), or filled to represent the first type magazine.

To attach a magazine to the MG, it is required to sand down the top part slightly, until the correct position is required. I would advise checking out original photographs beforehand. One of the magazines with 9 rounds supplied in this set has already been cut-down to enable a correct attachment to MG. This magazine has been placed within same bag as MG.

CSRG Frontal Magazine Pouches (1^st type) / Poches a Chargeurs de FM Chauchat 1er Modele: Issued in the spring of 1916 to all CSRG gunners. These distinctive, half-moon shaped Chauchat magazine pouches were made from a thick brown leather and were at first worn with the convex sides facing inwards. Later, these pouches were swapped over to enable a better access of the magazines by the gunner. The 2^nd type version, which appeared in the summer 1917 had an additional strap fixed to the convex parts and around the gunner’s back, joining both and so keeping the pouches closer to the body during combat.

These pouches were not popular with the troops. They proved uncomfortable when firing the gun in the prone position (laying down) and the magazines were easily damaged within. Additionally, their characteristic shape, outlined against the lighter colour of French uniforms, became recognizable and an obvious target for German infantry. Two magazines would fit into each pouch, the feed-lips facing downwards and held in place with an outer flap / strap, fixed with brass stud fasteners.

Quite often the shape of the magazines would show up on the outside of pouch, reflecting the light from the slightly raised parts. This was also the case on the original research photographs used when designing these items and I have attempted to reproduce this look on the model pouches.

Ruby Pistol Pouch M1916 / Cartouchiere Francaise Pour Pistolet Ruby: The special brown leather holster for the Ruby pistol was similar to the standard infantry cartridge pouch, but slightly larger. It was attached with the aid of a tin-plated iron suspension ring and hook to the brace (yoke) equipment and 2 loops to the belt. A brass stud at the front held the pouch flap down. The pouch held the simple, compact, but robust Spanish made Ruby pistol, with 2 additional magazines and was the standard secondary weapon of all French GCRG gunners. The pouch would officially be attached to the rear of personal equipment, but is sometimes seen being carried at the front of body, fixed only to the belt.

Musette Magazine Bag / Musette porte chargeurs Chauchat: A popular and practical solution for carrying 4 CSRG magazines both with the French Army and later AEF. The bag was originally designed for the French cavalry as a packaged ammunition holder and later modified (made slightly larger) for use with the Chauchat MG teams. The gunner was issued the bag, which held 4 magazines (magazines placed within bag convex side upwards), as well as his No. 2, or Pourvoyeur, who also carried packaged ammunition. The bags were made out of a beige or green canvas with the bottom inner half lined with leather. The large flap was held down and fastened by a leather strap, which was then attached to a steel ring fixed to the underside of bag. Under the flap the opening was reinforced with a leather edge and additionally held closed by a leather or cord tie, threaded through steel eyelets. A wide canvas and leather strap enabled the bag to be slung over the shoulder (normally left side), or attached directly to the belt with the aid of 3 leather loop attachments on rear side of bag.

The hanging version of the bag is designed to be attached to a post, tree trunk, or part of trench wall etc. with both sides of carrying strap quite straight due to the weight of 4 loaded magazines. The opened version is intended to lie alongside an operational Chauchat MG, with full and empty magazines resting on top of the bag flap. The eyelets can be drill out (0.5mm hand drill) and a suitable cord constructed and placed within holes.

French MG Oil Can: This was a small oil can used by the French Military during the 14 – 18 period. The body and handle were green, with the brass screw cap left unpainted. Although only a small can, it would have been still too large to be part of the MG gunner’s tool kit and most likely have only been issued where troops were in a position or stationary for a longer period.

19,95 EUR

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1/16 (120mm) German Gas Mask M1917 Set

German Gas Mask M1917 Set

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin / Acryl Glass (Plexi)
Parts / Teile: 19
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 01SP

Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

GPSR Data / Angaben

Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Contents / Inhalte:

3 x Gas Mask M. 17 / 3 Stck. Ledermaske (Gasmaske M.17)
3 x Gas Mask Filter / 3 Stck. Filter
6 x Eyepieces (Acryl Glass) / 6 Stck. Augengläser
3 x Heads (Half, Full and with Field Cap M1910) / 3 Köpfe (halb, voll und mit Feldmütze)
Canvas Gas Mask Holder / Segeltuchtasche für Gasmaske
Gas Mask Container / Gasmasken-Behälter M1917 (Bereitschaftsbüchse 17)
Steel Helmet / Stahlhelm M.16
Steel Helmet with Sandbag Covering / Stahlhelm M.16 mit Überzug

Extracts from the Infosheet with this kit:

Gas Mask M. 17 / Ledermaske (Gasmaske M.17): The replacement mask for the Gasmaske M. 15 (Linienmaske), made out of sheep leather and impregnated with special gas proofing oils. The mask incorporated only 3 seams in the material, an overall improvement from the M.15 mask reducing the risk of leakage. The fixed celluloid glass eye pieces were coated with gelatine on the inside to avoid misting up, which in turn was protected by a metal Spinne, or spider metal frame to also avoid scratching / smearing – these could be removed for cleaning etc. Apart from the new cone appearance, the important difference over the previous mask was the position of the eyepieces. These were set at an angle with a larger gap in between, avoiding earlier blind spots each side of the head. The protruding metal rings on the outside of the eyepieces protected the glass from scratches. The first part of the straps were part rubberised (reinforced with wire) and part cloth. The cord on the front of the mask could be shortened, lifting the filter, thus enabling a better vision for wearer – this was optional and left for the individual to decide. The filter can after the excess resin / casting-canal are removed be screwed onto the mask just like on the original. The position of the straps around the side and rear of head have been copied from a collector wearing an original mask, as few original photos exist where no headdress is worn. Colour: original masks differ in colour from light to dark leather. The outer seal (nearest to face) appears always darker. Metal eye rings – matt silver. Filter and filter/fitting – grey-green.

Also supplied are the 3 sets of computer cut eyepieces in 0.25 mm plexi glass. These are to be inserted to the inside of the masks before fixing to the face.

3 heads have been supplied with the mask: Head No. 1 – full, with no headdress. Head No. 2, wearing the field cap. Head No. 3, half head, enabling the wearing of a steel helmet – of cause most masks would have been worn in conjunction with the steel helmet.

A light material strap was used to enable the mask to hang around the neck when not in use, whenever danger of gas was imminent – this can be made out of thin card supplied, paper or something similar and glued into the small indents each side (inside) of the mask. The mask has been so constructed so as to fit over the face of the heads supplied in the set, although slight alterations maybe needed at the end of the nose.

Canvas Gas Mask Holder / Segeltuchtasche für Gasmaske: In 1915 a canvas gas mask holder was issued with 2 dividing partitions within, which stowed the mask, filter and reserve-filter in a metal tin. The holder was generally worn either attached to the belt below the rucksack at the rear, or on the right side / front by means of 2 belt loops made from the same material and fastened with zinc buttons. Later versions of the holder had ring attachments on each of the belt loops enabling the fixing to the bread bag. Although generally used in the early part of the war, late war photos still show troops issued with this holder. The No. 2 at one end of the holder is the gas mask size and this has been modelled slightly raised to enable easier painting. On the model, part of the flap has lifted to reveal one side of the metal tin containing the spare filter. Colour: canvas holder – light grey- brown, number – dark coloured stamp colour – could have been black (on the original items these numbers are quite faded), filter tin – grey-green.

Gas Mask Container / Gasmaske M1917: The gas mask was kept in a metal container, which had a brown cloth strap. Troops serving in the frontline area often wore it in the alert position in front of the chest. There was no room for the reserve filter in the container. Through constant use the containers became dented. Colour: grey.

Steel Helmet M16 / Stahlhelm M.16: This helmet, which first entered service in 1916 during the initial stages of the battle of Verdun was designed by Professor Friedrich Schwerd and made from high quality chrome-nickel steel. Weighing between 950 and 1200g, depending on size – more heavier than the Allied helmets, but giving a better protection to the face, ears and neck. The horn venting bolts on each side enabled the fitting of an extra armoured shield over the helmet (also available in 1:16^th scale from Jon Smith Modellbau) for sentries, MG troops, snipers or other particularly exposed / dangerous employment. This weighing around 2000g was seldom used; although a total of 50000 were supposedly produced.

Colour: issued in field- grey, which would reflect in sun light and proved unsatisfactory. Various trials were carried out, but it was not until July 1918 that an official camouflage scheme in brown and green sharp-edged irregular patens, all outlined in black was introduced. These were carried out by unit maintenance workshops (other weapons and equipment, particularly artillery pieces and MGs were also rendered in the same way). It seems that helmets were re-painted by individuals or units in a variety of colour schemes before the official order and items with red- brown, ochre (brownish- yellow), green and blue- grey, all outlined in black were common. Helmets were also covered using the light brown sandbag material, or the issued helmet-covers, seen particularly in the later war period.

The M.17 & 18 helmets followed with only slight differences to the inside padding and chin strap fasteners. The last model to see service during the war, if only in small numbers was the M.18 Ohrenausschnitt, or Helmet M.18 with ear cut-outs (also available in 1:16^th scale from JSM), more commonly (and stubbornly) known as the Cavalry or Telegraph Helmet. The cut-outs were in fact a further design feature of the M.18 to improve the hearing ability of the wearer and avoid the hissing noise experienced by troops.

20,25 EUR

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1/16 (120mm) German Machine Gun 08/15 Set

German Machine Gun 08/15 Set

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin
Parts / Teile: 27
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 02SP
Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

GPSR Data / Angaben

Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Machine Gun 08/15 (3 parts) / Maschinengewehr 08/15 (3 Teile)
Standard MG 08/15 Bipod / MG08/15 Zweibein
Steam Hose / Dampf-Schlauch
Double-Ended Metal Spare Barrel Container / Ersatzlaufbehälter für 2 Rohre
Drum Magazine 16 (2 parts) / Trommelmagazine oder Patronenkasten 16 (2 Teile)
2 Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / 2 Patronenkasten Holz M1901
Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 Open with Inlays (4 parts) / Patronenkasten Holz M1901 Offen mit Munitionstreifen-Einsätze (4 Teile)
Water Container (2 parts) / Wasserkasten 15 (neuer Art) mit Ausgiesser ausgeklappt (2 Teile)
Ammunition Belt for Drum Magazine / Patronengurt für Trommelmagazine
2 Stick Grenades / 2 Stielhandgranaten M.15
Steel Helmet / Stahlhelm M.16
Empty Ammunition Cases / Leere Patronenhülsen
Spare Parts for MG & Water Container Assembly / Ersatzteile für MG- und Wasserkasen Zusammenbau

Extracts from the Infosheet with this kit:

Machine Gun 08/15 / Maschinengewehr 08/15: Germany’s first light machine gun – Maschinengewehr 08/15 entered service in the second half of 1916 and was available in greater numbers from 1917 onwards. Sir Hiram Maxim invented the first machine gun, and the original was patented in 1883. The need for an increase in the volume of fire, particularly in the attack and defending newly won ground, led to this somewhat cumbersome and heavy LMG. It was in reality a scaled-down version of the original MG 08, incorporating many interchangeable parts. To decrease the weight the constructors reduced the water capacity of the cooling jacket from 4 to 3 litres, redesigned the box receiver and removed the mount for the ZF12 telescopic sight. A pistol grip in place of the double-handed spaded grips and a wooden rifle type shoulder stock were added along with a lightweight bipod. A new flash hider (muzzle booster/flash suppressor) was introduced to give a better recoil action. The savings resulted in a portable MG, still weighting 43 lbs. (19.5 Kg), but with the advantages of some interchangeable parts, same function, rate of fire, ammunition (belt fed, but of different types), similar training for crews already rehearsed on the MG 08 and ease of production at the same factories.

Conflicting accounts for the correct amount of crew, or Trupp for the MG 08/15 appear to vary between 3 and 4 (2 x trained gunners and 1 or 2 ammunition carriers). A second Trupp consisting of 7 riflemen and section commander could back up this MG Trupp, or section. The two Trupps would form a Gruppe, the object being to defend the MG at all costs. It was possible with the aid of a leather sling and the 100 round drum magazine for the gun to be carried and operated by a single gunner. During firing the crank handle moves in a half cycle forwards and backwards.

Note: the separate crank handle can be attached to the rear right side of the MG block and fixed in the required position. Also, using a small drill and a knife it is possible to hollow out the space inside the breach block, allowing for the ammunition belt to be placed into the opening – here the resin has been cast as thin as possible. This can also be applied to the inside of the forward and rear sling attachment (under the barrel jacket and within the wooden stock).

The term 08/15 (spoken ´Null Acht Funfsehn´) is used in the German language to describe anything, which is ordinary, simple / crude, or to describe something senseless and apparently derived from this MG. Colour: the wooden pistol grip and shoulder stock were of a hard dark wood. The water jacket was either dark green or painted in the many different German outlined-camouflaged patterns seen on late-war steal helmets – this was in fact an official directive from the High Command, but judging from original photos seems not to be too widespread. All other parts are dark gunmetal.

Note: this should fit to the MG bipod attachment. Under the release leaver (top rear of bipod) there is a small casting web – this should be removed before painting etc.

Double-Ended Metal Spare Barrel Container / Ersatzlaufbehälter für 2 Rohre MG08 oder 08/15: Designed to carry two spare barrels and a cleaning rod. This was an essential piece of equipment with the high rate of fire achieved by this weapon. Barrel changing was an important part of the training and could even be achieved whilst the barrel jacket was still full of water. Colour; grey-green with pale coloured cloth straps and reinforced leather fastener holes.

Drum Magazine / Trommelmagazine: The side mounted drum magazine (or the official name: Patronenkasten 16) made out of sheet metal and incorporating a 100 round ammunition belt enabled the operating of the gun from the slung position by a single gunner. This magazine weighed fully loaded 3.17 Kg and was attached to the receiver by means of a bracket. The small handle on the rear face had to be lifted into the up position during firing to disengage the internal drum ratchet (on the model the handle is in the locked position, preventing the belt from unwinding itself). Normal allocation per gun would be 2 drum magazines, delivered in a wooden box. The round openings at each side of the drum are the actual rotating spindle (2 small discs). Colour: dark green. Discs – metal.

Note: looking into the top one can see 2 rounds cast into the bottom of the hole. On top of these can be placed the 3 separate rounds (1 set is spare) to indicate a full magazine. A casting web is attached to the handle enabling a better flow of resin – this will need to be cut away.

Drum (Magazine) Bracket: A separate detachable bracket (+ 1 spare) is supplied with the MG to support the drum magazine. On many original photos this seems to have always been attached to the MG, regardless if drum fed or from ammunition boxes.

Note: for the correct fixing of the bracket there is an indent and small ledge under the MG feed-block. For ease of casting the recess holes within the bracket have been filled, the outside edges still visible – theses can of cause be drilled out. Pictures of a finished MG can be seen on the JSM website if the position is unclear.

Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / Holz Patronenkasten M1901: The wooden ammunition box held a 250 round woven cotton belt with brass spacers and was used for both the MG08 and the MG08/15 (although the belts were different and not interchangeable). A push-in fastener held the lid closed with the metal handle folding into the crevice of the lid. Early models had brass handles, hinge fittings etc., later these were produced in steel. Colour: The boxes, which I had looked at had been painted originally in grey-green, with of cause the edges to the boxes quite worn. Stenciled on the lid in black were sometimes a single arrows, indicating the direction that the box should be placed next to the MG.

Note: one ammo box supplied has a detachable lid – the strips of ammunition can be painted separately and placed inside the open box afterwards. The last / top inlay has the brass bound feed tab. Plywood was used in making the original master ammunition box in order to maintain the wood grain surface on the model structure.

Ammunition Belt: The woven cotton belt with brass spacers and rounds in caliber 7.92mm. Different types of ammunition used were: standard ball, armoured- piercing and armoured-piercing tracer (1 every 10 rounds) the belts had a tendency to swell out when wet, loosening the rounds and sometimes causing stoppages. Colour: cotton belt – khaki or light yellow / brown. Case spacers – brass. Round heads – copper.

Rubber Steam Hose / Dampfschlauch: The 2 m rubber steam hose would be attached into the top of the water jacket and is to extract the vaporized water, which is then collected within the water container / can. Firing from a trench, or fixed position the MG crew, provided that they had a sufficient water supply, would bury the end of the hose to one side of the gun and thus avoid the rising white plume of steam giving their exact position away. The condensed steam can if necessary be reused to refill the water jacket. Colour: varied in colour from grey to dark matt coloured rubber – not quite black.

Water Container / Wasserkasten 15: The new type water container was used to collect the condense steam generated by the sustained firing of the MG and refill the cooling jacket afterwards. The swivel spout could be turned back into the recess of the can enabling better storage when not in use. Colour: The water cans, which I had looked at, had been painted originally in different grey-greens. Like the wooden ammunition boxes these show considerable wear and tear on outside edges.

Note: with a bit of care and a thin, sharp blade it is possible to hollow out the gap behind the clip and the explosive charge, not forgetting to leave the bottom part of the clip still attached.

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1/16 (120mm) German MG08 FLAMGA Set

German MG08 FLAMGA Set – Flieger Abwehr MG Abteilung

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin (model plaster base / Modell-Gips – synethetische, kunststoffveredelte Gießmasse)
Parts: See Below
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 05SP
Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

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Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Contents MG08 FLAMGA / Inhalt MG08 FLAMGA:

MG08 (8 parts) / MG08 (8 Teile)
Prismatic Optical Sight Model ZF 12 (2 parts) / Zielfernrohr ZF 12 (2 Teile)
Leather Case for ZF 12 Sight / Futteral zum ZF 12
MG Water Jacket Shield / MG Mantelpanzer Vorne
Trench Mount for MG08 (12 parts) / Hilfslafette oder Grabenlafette für MG08 (12 Teile)
Steam Condensing Can old type (3 parts) / Kühlwasserbehälter alter Art (3 Teile)
Steam Hose (2 parts) / Dampf-Schlauch (2 Teile)
Double-Ended Metal Spare Barrel Container for MG08 / Ersatzlaufbehälter für 2 Rohre MG08
2 x Ammunition Boxes M1911 / 2 x Patronenkasten M1911
Ammunition Box M1911 – Open (6 parts) / Patronenkasten M1911 – Offen (6 Teile)
2 x Ammunition Boxes M1915 / 2 x Patronenkasten M1915
Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 – Open (3 parts) / Patronenkasten aus Holz M1901 – Offen (3 Teile)
Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / Patronenkasten aus Holz M1901
Empty Ammunition Cases / Leere Patronenhülsen
Steel Helmet M1916 / Stahlhelm M1916
Luger Pistol 01 / Pistole 01 (oder P01)
Metal Cup M1916 / Tasse M1916
Tree Trunk for mounting MG (2 parts) / Baumstam zum MG montieren (2 Teile)
Model Base / Modell-Sockel
Spare Parts for MG-Mount, MG & MG-Fixing Assembly / Ersatzteile für Grabenlafette, MG & MG-Befestigung

Maxim Machine Gun 08 / Maxim Maschinengewehr 08:

Germany’s heavy machine gun the Maxim 08 stems from Sir Hiram Maxim’s original invention and was manufactured initially under license by the Berlin based Deutsche Waffen & Munitionsfabriken (DWM) as the MG01 in 1901. By 1903 a total of 13 independent Machine Gun Detachments / Maschingewehr-Abteilungen had been formed, each with six horse-drawn MGs and supporting elements. In 1908 the MG was adopted by the German Army along with the unique sled mount – hence the MG08. By 1913 a total of 100 MG Companies had been formed, incorporated directly within the infantry regiments (the 13th company of a 12 company regiment). At the outbreak of war in September 1914 every active infantry regiment had its own MG Company, leaving some Reserve and most of the Landwehr Units without. MG companies would take on the uniform of their parent unit.

The MG was water cooled and could fire up to 400 rounds per minute using the 250-round fabric belts up to a maximum range of 4,400 yards. Although originally intended as a quick reaction weapon and attached to cavalry divisions, it was in the defence roll, when dug-in a trench system that the weapon proved to be most deadly.

The steam condenser hose attachment, which fits on the front left side of water jacket. The attachment has been modelled with both the hose and jacket connections together as they would appear when the hose is attached.

MG Water Jacket Front Shield (sometimes called Face Plate): the front jacket shield was the most commonly seen part of the MG’s set of armour. This fitted over the off-set post sight and around the muzzle. The bottom fold in the plate is to allow the attachment of the steam condenser hose. A full set of MG08 jacket armour with gunner’s shield is also available from the JSM range.

Colour: the handle grips are hard dark wood (may well have been somewhat lighter when first issued). The steel parts to the MG08 were treated in the bluing process (German – Brünieren) primarily as a protection against rust. This gave a blue-black appearance. In some instances only the water jacket was painted a grey-green as this was the only part of the MG visible when dug in or installed within a bunker. The muzzle section (flash cone, booster), which was also applied the bluing process, were during longer periods of action additionally covered in soot.

The different camouflaged patterns, more associated with the German steel helmets was later applied on occasion to the lighter MG08/15, but to date I have not come across an original WWI photo of this paint scheme to the MG08.

Tips:

Keep the gun handles on the casting block whilst removing the excessive resin / mould lines.

The separate crank handle is to be attached to the rear right hand side of the MG block. This can be achieved by drilling out the attachment hole (1mm drill) and inserting the crank to move freely if required (during firing the handle moves in a half cycle backwards and forwards).

Using a small drill and a knife it is possible to hollow out the space inside the breach block, allowing an ammunition belt to be placed into the opening if required – here the resin has been cast as thin as possible. This can also be applied to the trigger assembly at rear of MG before attaching the handle grips. Below the actual trigger is a ring, which can be drilled out. On these early / wartime MG08s there is also a hole directly behind the ring, going into the rear of the MG block – this can likewise be drilled out (this allowed the barrel to be cleaned without removing it from the water jacket).

The small armoured front shield should be fixed to the gun before the muzzle assembly is added.

The flash cone has already been cast with an opening at the front. This can if required be drilled out further and the inner cone wall thinned out.

The flash shield will slide over the cone and sit on a round lip behind.

Under the rear site slide bar on the main MG block there is a small casting web – this should be removed.

Prismatic Optical Sight ZF12 / Zielfernrohr ZF12: The standard sight for the wartime MG08s. Under the ZF12 sight mount there is a casting web around the fixing lever – this needs to be removed. The protection lens cap for optic was attached to the sight housing with a small leather strap. The sight housing was of steel, with the upper lens and adjustment wheel in brass, these were issued with a field grey or green application.

Leather Case for ZF12 / Lederköcher für ZF12: The leather holder for the ZF12 has been supplied as an extra and would normally be carried by the gunner. Colour – brown leather.

MG08 Trench Mount / MG08 Hilfslafette:

The trench mount was essentially an auxiliary device to allow this heavy MG to be mounted either on a wooden board with gripping spikes for ground targets (also available from the JSM range) or to a tree stump / post in the anti-aircraft role or FLAMGA (Flieger Abwehr Maschinengewehr Abteilung). The standard sled mount or Schlitten 08 was too large and cumbersome to be affixed in this way (there is however photo evidence of the sled mounted MG08s incorporated onto wooden frame works or upturned wagon wheels for this purpose). Curiously, when the MG is mounted onto the rear AA position, it does not allow for horizontal fire, due to the cooling jacket being wider than the gap between the mount sides. However, there are photos showing alterations to the top half of these mount sides i.e. bent outwards, presumably carried out at local or Unit level. The mount base plate would be bolted to the trunk / post or wooden board with the mount rotating freely over the bolts. When the lighter MG 08/15 appeared in sufficient numbers from 1916, these trench mounts, at least in the ground-fire role gradually disappeared. Colour: field grey or green.

On each side of the mount are 2 locking bolts – here there are casting webs attached and require removing. This is quite a complicated contraption in this scale model and care should be taken before fixing the parts together. Some online photos of trench mounts in museums or private collections are unfortunately showed with various parts affixed wrongly. One should seek original WW1 photographs or check out www.mg08.de (German language) – here there are accurate photos of this piece of equipment as well as other MG08 & MG 08/15 accessories.

Note: the 2 x fixing hooks fit onto the bottom clamp axle on each side, allowing the gun to elevate freely. The clamp screws then fit over the top, joining both clamps. The fixing hook openings face to the rear on the FLAMGA MG mount version and to the front on the ground target version. The 2 x locking fasteners then hold the hooks in place.

Spare Parts for Mount & MG Fixing Assembly: Due to the partly complicated type of model this MG08 presents, a small bag of spare parts is also supplied with this kit. The extra parts are mainly associated with the MG trench mount and fixing section to the gun, which maybe misplaced or broken during construction.

Cylindrical Water Condenser 1st Model for MG08 / Wasserkessel (1. Modell zum MG 08): Named the water bucket / Wassereimer by the German MG crews and used to collect the condense steam generated by the sustained firing of the MG and to refill the cooling jacket afterwards. The steam hose end had to be submerged in to at least ¼ of the can’s contents, otherwise the steam would vaporize. The spout could be locked in the upwards position by the handle or folded down and locked underneath when not in use. Today these cans are amongst some of the rarest items for any MG08 collector. Colour: the spout, ball valve and filling screw cap were of brass on these early models (later in steel), condenser can – gun metal or painted grey.

The water container handle can be carefully thinned out and fitted into the attachment-holes at the top of can. Both holes should be drilled out beforehand (0.5 mm).

Rubber Steam Hose: The 2 m rubber steam hose is attached onto the hose-attachment on the front underside of water jacket and is to extract the vaporized water, which is then collected within the water container / can. The end of the hose would be placed in the opening under the filling screw cap (not on the spout end, which is too small). Firing from a trench, or fixed position the MG crews, provided that they had a sufficient water supply, were instructed in the MG08 hand book to dig a small whole and bury the end of the hose to one side of the gun, thus avoiding the rising white plume of steam giving their exact position away. Colour: varied in colour from grey to dark matt coloured rubber – not quite black.

Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / Holz Patronenkasten M1901: The wooden ammunition box held a 250 round woven cotton belt with brass spacer and was used for both the MG08 and the MG08/15. A push-in fastener held the lid closed with the metal handle folding into the crevice of the lid. Early models had brass handles, hinge fittings etc., later these were produced in steel. Colour: The boxes, which I had looked at, had been painted originally in grey-green, with of cause the edges to the boxes quite worn. Stenciled on the lid in black were sometimes a single arrows, indicating the direction that the box should be placed next to the MG.

One ammo box supplied has a detachable lid – the strip of ammunition can be painted separately and placed inside the open box afterwards. Plywood was used in making the original master ammunition box in order to maintain the wood grain surface structure.

Ammunition Box 11 / Patronenkasten 11: the double belt ammunition box produced in galvanized sheet metal. As on the PK 15, the metal carrying handles were widened where the hand would grip to give added ease whilst carrying. The handles all fold back snug within the lid and side inlets. Colour – outer: green / grey. Inner: galvanized steel. These ammo boxes showed often a battered appearance on original photos with the corners and tops particularly worn.

Ammunition Box 15 / Patronenkasten 15: as in the Ammunition Box 11, but for single belt only. Colour – outer: green / grey. Inner: grey.

MG08 FLAMGA Model Base: the base has been designed to either stand alone or fit together as one small vignette with the JSM Bavarian Gunner figure. The ground work is littered with spent cartridges, partly trampled into the surface. There are two indents within the base to accommodate the small type M 15 ammunition boxes if wished.

On the finished base I mixed in brass painted spent cartridges to the applied mud (a mixture of plaster, dried filter coffee and modelling paint). I added more cartridges during the final phase of painting.

When working with modelling plaster it is always advised to file and sand rather than cut or clip as this could lead to larger parts breaking off.

Tree Trunk: To mount the MG in the anti-aircraft position a steady fixture would have been required. A suitable tree trunk or post would have been dug into the ground. The metal ring at the top was to stop the trunk from splitting and would have been fitted locally. The trunk / post can only be fitted in a certain direction into the base.

Wooden Shelf: Built locally by the MG crew or Unit Carpenter and is to allow the placing of ammunition boxes closer to the gun. Some of the nails are still visible and one or two have not been hammered in correctly into the wooden planks and are now bent over. There will of cause be the odd oil stain etc. on the shelf from maintenance of the gun and spillage. Colour: most wood types if untreated will eventually turn grey.

The shelf will slip over the post from the top and rest on the attachment plugs set on the tree trunk. The shelf is intended to have a slight slant to one side.

MG Cartridge Retrieval Tongs: attached to the trunk, behind a strip of nailed on metal is the cartridge tongs to enable a quick removal of any jammed cartridges within the MG breech during a stoppage.

I have seen these tongs attached to the posts on an original photo of two FLAMGA / AA MGs mounts.

Empty 7.92 mm Cartridges / Leere 7.92mm Patronen: these can be placed on the ground as wished. Colour: brass.

Steel Helmet M16 / Stahlhelm M.16: This helmet, which first entered service in 1916 during the initial stages of the battle of Verdun was designed by Professor Friedrich Schwerd and made from high quality chrome-nickel steel. Weighing between 950 and 1200g, depending on size – more heavier than the Allied helmets, but giving a better protection to the face, ears and neck. The horn venting bolts on each side enabled the fitting of an extra armoured shield over the helmet (also available in 120mm scale from Jon Smith Modellbau) for sentries, MG troops, snipers or other particularly exposed / dangerous employment. This weighing around 2000g was seldom used; although a total of 50000 were supposedly produced.

The M.17 & 18 helmets followed with only slight differences to the inside padding and chin strap fasteners. The last model to see service during the war, if only in small numbers was the M.18 Ohrenausschnitt, or Helmet M.18 with ear cut-outs (also available in 120mm scale from JSM), more commonly (and stubbornly) known as the Cavalry or Telegraph Helmet. The cut-outs were in fact a further design feature of the M.18 to improve the hearing ability of the wearer and avoid the hissing noise experienced by troops.

The resin chin strap supplied (a 2nd reserve strap is also supplied) can be formed around a figure’s head if required by using the application of heat (either hot water or hairdryer, holding of cause with tweezers etc.). One may want to thin out the strap before application. The length of strap will need shortening, using the finished head / helmet already completed.

Metal Cup / Tasse: The early-type aluminium cap, which was later replaced by the more common enamelled steel version Tasse M1916 (production was discontinued in October 1914 due to lack of aluminium). The cup can be fixed to one of the bread bag fastening straps at the rear of figure. The opposite end to the handle is a small indent in the rim to allow the cup to be used as a small jug. The official place for this cup was inside the bread bag. Colour: light olive green or field-grey.

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1/16 (120mm) German MG08 Trench Set

German MG08 Trench Set

Scale / Maßstab: 1/16th (120mm)
Material: Resin
Parts: See Below
Infosheet / Infoblatt: English
Code / Artikel-Nr.: 04SP
Attention: Not a toy. Model kit or model making accessories – not suitable for children under 14 years of age. / Achtung: Kein Spielzeug. Modellbauzubehör – nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet

GPSR Data / Angaben

Manufacturer / Hersteller: Jon Smith Modellbau
Responsible Person / Verantwortliche Person
Address: Hannoverstr. 68, 29664 Walsrode, Germany
Contact / Kontakt: info@jonsmith-modellbau.com
Tel: +49 (0)5161 8255

Contents MG08 Set / Inhalt MG08 Set:

MG08 (8 parts) / MG08 (8 Teile)
Prismatic Optical Sight Model ZF 12 (2 parts) / Zielfernrohr ZF 12 (2 Teile)
Leather Case for ZF 12 Sight / Futteral zum ZF 12
MG Water Jacket Shield / MG Mantelpanzer Vorne
Trench Mount for MG08 (12 parts) / Hilfslafette oder Grabenlafette für MG08 (12 Teile)
Steam Condensing Can old type (3 parts) / Kühlwasserbehälter alter Art (3 Teile)
Steam Hose (2 parts) / Dampf-Schlauch (2 Teile)
Double-Ended Metal Spare Barrel Container for MG08 / Ersatzlaufbehälter für 2 Rohre MG08
2 x Ammunition Boxes M1911 / 2 x Patronenkasten M1911
Ammunition Box M1911 Open (6 parts) / Patronenkasten M1911 Offen (6 Teile)
2 x Ammunition Boxes M1915 / 2 x Patronenkasten M1915
Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 Open with Inlays (4 parts) / Patronenkasten Holz M1901 Offen mit Munitionstreifen-Einsätze (4 Teile)
Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / Patronenkasten Holz M1901
Empty Ammunition Cases / Leere Patronenhülsen
Steel Helmet M1916 / Stahlhelm M1916
Metal Cup M1916 / Tasse M1916
Luger Pistol 01 / Pistole 01 (oder P01)
Spare Parts for MG-Mount, MG & MG-Fixing Assembly / Ersatzteile für MG-Grabenlafette, MG & MG-Befestigung

Maxim Machine Gun 08 / Maxim Maschinengewehr 08:

Germany’s heavy machine gun the Maxim 08 stems from Sir Hiram Maxim’s original invention and was manufactured initially under license by the Berlin based Deutsche Waffen & Munitionsfabriken (DWM) as the MG01 in 1901. By 1903 a total of 13 independent Machine Gun Detachments / Maschingewehr-Abteilungen had been formed, each with six horse-drawn MGs and supporting wagons. In 1908 the MG was adopted by the German Army along with the unique sled mount. By 1913 a total of 100 MG Companies had been formed, incorporated directly within the infantry regiments (the 13^th company of a 12 company regiment). At the outbreak of war in September 1914 every active infantry regiment had its own MG Company, leaving some Reserve and most of the Landwehr units without. MG companies would take on the uniform of their parent unit.

MG Water Jacket Front Shield (sometimes called Face Plate) – the front jacket shield was the most commonly seen part of the MG’s set of armoured plates. This fitted over the off-set post sight and around the muzzle. The bottom fold in the plate is to allow the attachment of the steam condenser hose.

The different camouflaged patterns, more associated with the German steel helmets was later applied on occasion to the lighter MG08/15, but to date I have not seen this on an original WWI photo of the MG08.

Tips:

Keep the gun handles on the casting block whilst removing the excessive resin / casting lines and flash.

Using a small drill and a knife it is possible to hollow out the space inside the breach block, allowing for the ammunition belt to be placed into the opening if required – here the resin has been cast as thin as possible. This can also be applied to the trigger assembly at rear of MG before attaching the handle grips. Below the actual trigger is a ring, which can be drilled out. On these early / wartime MG08s there is also a hole directly behind the ring, going into the rear of the MG block – this can likewise be drilled out (this allowed the barrel to be cleaned without removing it from the water jacket).

The small armoured front shield should be fixed to the gun before the muzzle assembly is added.

The flash cone has already been cast with an opening at the front. This can if required be drilled out further and the inner cone wall thinned out.

The flash shield will slide over the cone and sits on a round lip behind.

Under the rear site slide bar on the main MG block there is a small casting web – this should be removed.

Prismatic Optical Sight ZF12 / Zielfernrohr ZF12: The standard sight for the wartime MG08s. Under the ZF12 sight mount there is a casting web around the fixing lever – this needs to be removed. The lens protection cap for the optic was attached to the sight housing with a small leather strap. The sight housing was of steel, with the upper lens and adjustment wheel in brass, these were issued with a field grey or green application.

Leather Case for ZF12 / Lederköcher für ZF12: The leather holder for the ZF12 has been supplied as an extra and would normally be carried by the gunner. Colour – brown leather.

MG08 Trench Mount / MG08 Hilfslafette:

The trench mount was essentially an auxiliary device to allow this heavy MG to be mounted either on a wooden board with gripping spikes for ground targets or to a tree stump / post in the anti-aircraft role (also available from the JSM range). The standard sled mount or Schlitten 08 was too large and cumbersome to be affixed in this way (there is however photo evidence of the sled mounted MG08s incorporated onto wooden frame works or upturned wagon wheels for this purpose). Curiously, when the MG is mounted onto the rear AA position, it does not allow for horizontal fire, due to the cooling jacket being wider than the gap between the mount sides. However, there are photos showing alterations to the top half of these sides i.e. bent outwards, presumably carried out at local or unit level. The turn plate would be bolted to the trunk / post or wooden board with the mount rotating freely over the bolts. When the lighter MG 08/15 appeared in sufficient numbers from 1916, these trench mounts, at least in the ground-fire role gradually disappeared. Colour: field grey or green.

On each side of the mount are 2 locking bolts – here there are casting webs attached and require removing. This is quite a complicated contraption in this scale model and care should be taken before fixing the parts together. Some on-line photos of trench mounts in museums or private collections are unfortunately showed with various parts affixed wrongly. One should seek original WW1 photographs or check out www.mg08.de (German language) – here there are accurate photos of this piece of equipment as well as other MG08 & MG 08/15 accessories. Alternately the JSM website shows a number of photos with the details of the assembly.

Note: the 2 x fixing hooks fit onto the bottom clamp axle on each side, allowing the gun to elevate freely. The clamp screws then fit over the top, joining both clamps. The fixing hook openings face to the rear on the FLAMGA MG mount version and to the front on the ground target version. The 2 x locking fasteners then hold the hooks in place.

Cylindrical Water Condenser 1^st Model for MG08 / Wasserkessel (1. Modell zum MG 08): Named the water bucket / Wassereimer by the German MG crews and used to collect the condense steam generated by the sustained firing of the MG and to refill the cooling jacket afterwards. The steam hose end had to be submerged in to at least ¼ of the can’s contents, otherwise the steam would vaporize. The spout could be locked in the upwards position by the handle or folded down and locked underneath when not in use. Today these cans are amongst some of the rarest items for any MG08 collector. Colour: the spout, ball valve and filling screw cap were of brass on these early models (later in steel), condenser can – gun metal or painted grey.

The water container handle can be carefully thinned out and fitted into the attachment-holes at the top of can. Both holes should drill out beforehand (0.5 mm).

Wooden Ammunition Box M1901 / Holz Patronenkasten M1901: The wooden ammunition box held a 250 round woven cotton belt with brass spacers and was used for both the MG08 and the MG08/15 (although the belts were different). A push-in fastener held the lid closed with the metal handle folding into the crevice of the lid. Early models had brass handles, hinge fittings etc., later these were produced in steel. Colour: The boxes, which I had looked at had been painted originally in grey-green, with of cause the edges to the boxes quite worn. Stenciled on the lid in black were sometimes a single arrows, indicating the direction that the box should be placed next to the MG.

One ammo box supplied has a detachable lid – the strips of ammunition can be painted separately and placed inside the open box afterwards. The last / top inlay has the brass bound feed tap – in this case for the lighter MG 08/15 gun. Plywood was used in making the original master ammunition box in order to maintain the wood grain surface structure.

Ammunition Box 11 / Patronenkasten 11: the double belt ammunition box produced in galvanized sheet metal. As on the PK 15, the metal carrying handles were widened where the hand would grip to give added ease whilst carrying. The handles all fold back snug within the lid inlet. Colour – outer: green / grey. Inner: galvanized steel. These ammo boxes showed often a battered appearance on original photos with the corners and tops particularly worn.

Ammunition Box 15 / Patronenkasten 15: as the Ammunition Box 11, but for single belt only. Colour – outer: green / grey. Inner: grey.

Empty 7.92 mm Cartridges / Leere 7.92mm Patronen: these can be placed on the ground as wished. Colour: brass.

Pistol 08: P 08 (or Luger – the Germans never called this weapon the Luger – this is an anglicised name): The P 08 was first produced in 1900, with the German military taken it on in 1908 – hence the Pistole 08. As a service pistol it had its drawbacks, mainly it was expensive, difficult to produce and susceptible to dirt. Experienced front line NCOs and men preferred the larger or chunkier pistols as opposed to smaller pistols used by officers. Colour of holster: blackened leather.

Metal Cup M1916 / Tasse M1916: The early-type aluminium cap, which was later replaced by the more common enamelled steel version Tasse M1916 (production was discontinued in October 1914 due to lack of aluminium). The cup can be fixed to one of the bread bag fastening straps at the rear of figure. The opposite end to the handle is a small indent in the rim to allow the cup to be used as a small jug. The official place for this cup was inside the bread bag. Colour: light olive green or field-grey.

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German Gas Mask M1917 Set

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German Machine Gun 08/15 Set

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German MG08 FLAMGA Set – Flieger Abwehr MG Abteilung

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Maxim Machine Gun 08 / Maxim Maschinengewehr 08:

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MG08 Trench Mount / MG08 Hilfslafette:

German MG08 Trench Set

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Maxim Machine Gun 08 / Maxim Maschinengewehr 08:

MG08 Trench Mount / MG08 Hilfslafette:

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