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Could it be that it was rather meant for AA use (as it is in the rear of the HT)?

Even in large BO battles above 1000m seems to me sure less than 25-33%. Agree that most engagements were under 1000m in the west, have no problem with that, but to me it seems that if you state that 25-33% of engagemetns were 1000m or ABOVE, then even taking the 25% figure it seems to me that BO was a bit off that. In gerneral it is fine the smaller portion being 1000m plus engagements, but I think it is quite a bit smaller than those 25% mentioned by you previously. Marcus **** Marcus **** </font>

Even in large BO battles above 1000m seems to me sure less than 25-33%. Agree that most engagements were under 1000m in the west, have no problem with that, but to me it seems that if you state that 25-33% of engagemetns were 1000m or ABOVE, then even taking the 25% figure it seems to me that BO was a bit off that. In gerneral it is fine the smaller portion being 1000m plus engagements, but I think it is quite a bit smaller than those 25% mentioned by you previously. Marcus **** Marcus ****

25-33% of ranges OVER 1000m in BO??? Seems I played a different CM then... If it ever got to around 800 it was "long range" for BO, very seldom above 1000m as I remember it. Sure not 25-33%. Head on testing at the shooting range max distance I used was normally 1000m - as longer ranges were too rare. Marcus ****

- What do you mean about the "Nazi Gold Scandal"? - Could you tell how the Swiss was FUNDING the German war effort? </font>

- What do you mean about the "Nazi Gold Scandal"? - Could you tell how the Swiss was FUNDING the German war effort? - Hid lots of Nazis after the war? Which ones and for how long? (I always thought they preferred some other countries way on the other side of the globe) - Major part of the German War Industry? Hmmmppff? Yes, they sure supplied some stuff, but MAJOR? Yes, they made their deals with the Germans not to be invaded. Yes, there sure were a good number of Swiss people who would have liked the country to join the axis- but there were lots of people who were opposed to do so - the majority to my knowledge. The only thing that annoys me is that there are still a lot of Swiss that their army defending the borders prevented Nazi Germany from attacking. The reason were the deals they had - there was no need to invade in my opinion. Marcus ****

The Germans called any tank that had the two hatches opening up beside each other Mickey Mouse. That was their nickname for the early T-34's as well. Panther Commander </font>

In Carius book "Tigers in the mud" the Pz I is called "Krupp's Sportscar" or somefink like that. Both tanks and planes were often simply called "Kiste" (crate, box), even the mighty Tiger. One Tiger commander who bogged down frequently with his Tiger was called "Hero of the Sovjet Union". "Mickey Mouse" was the BT fast tank series, as both round hatches opened up towards the front and were side by side. Marcus ****

Seems on the first drawing that they forget to tell the comerades that the rear hatch should be open to throw a handgrenade in...

My grandfather lost his job in 1930 due to the bad economical situation in Germany this time. As his boss new an officer in the military my grandfatehr could sign up; they even "made" him about one inch taller as he was too short for the minimum requirements then... First was with cavalry, became infantry later on. Was a sergeant and served officers in Berlin at the ministry of defense. Stole sets of silver spoons and forks there engraved with RWM (ReichsWehrMinisterium) on which I dine until today. Was offered by an high ranking officer who liked him to do the officers course himself (which was denied to him in the regular selection for officers as he didn't have the needed higher education) but denied as he didn't those guys life style - Champagne parties, whores, gambling... Poland, France and Russia with the infantry unit, then transferred to the gamey "Gebiergsjaeger" mountain troops and transferred to Finland where he fought until the end of the war. In 44 when most experienced officers were dead he was again asked to become an officer, but declined again. Yet he was basically in charge of the company as the Lieutnants always asked him how to execute the orders they got in a way to achieve the mission with minimizing the own losses. Two years as POW, mainly in Poland. Told me a lot of interesting stories about the war, sad ones, funny ones and about the country and its people. He loved the Russian and Finish land as he was from a simple farming family himself. His brother was a Major in the Wehrmacht, dunno much about him except that he got the ironc cross for close assaulting tank(s?)and got home two weeks after the war. Other grandfather was drafted late in the war, was with a Flak unit in Italy, his gun surrendered quickly without firing a shot when being attacked by the allieds. POW in Italy from then on.

My grandfather lost his job in 1930 due to the bad economical situation in Germany this time. As his boss new an officer in the military my grandfatehr could sign up; they even "made" him about one inch taller as he was too short for the minimum requirements then... First was with cavalry, became infantry later on. Was a sergeant and served officers in Berlin at the ministry of defense. Stole sets of silver spoons and forks there engraved with RWM (ReichsWehrMinisterium) on which I dine until today. Was offered by an high ranking officer who liked him to do the officers course himself (which was denied to him in the regular selection for officers as he didn't have the needed higher education) but denied as he didn't those guys life style - Champagne parties, whores, gambling... Poland, France and Russia with the infantry unit, then transferred to the gamey "Gebiergsjaeger" mountain troops and transferred to Finland where he fought until the end of the war. In 44 when most experienced officers were dead he was again asked to become an officer, but declined again. Yet he was basically in charge of the company as the Lieutnants always asked him how to execute the orders they got in a way to achieve the mission with minimizing the own losses. Two years as POW, mainly in Poland. Told me a lot of interesting stories about the war, sad ones, funny ones and about the country and its people. He loved the Russian and Finish land as he was from a simple farming family himself. His brother was a Major in the Wehrmacht, dunno much about him except that he got the ironc cross for close assaulting tank(s?)and got home two weeks after the war. Other grandfather was drafted late in the war, was with a Flak unit in Italy, his gun surrendered quickly without firing a shot when being attacked by the allieds. POW in Italy from then on.

My grandfather lost his job in 1930 due to the bad economical situation in Germany this time. As his boss new an officer in the military my grandfatehr could sign up; they even "made" him about one inch taller as he was too short for the minimum requirements then... First was with cavalry, became infantry later on. Was a sergeant and served officers in Berlin at the ministry of defense. Stole sets of silver spoons and forks there engraved with RWM (ReichsWehrMinisterium) on which I dine until today. Was offered by an high ranking officer who liked him to do the officers course himself (which was denied to him in the regular selection for officers as he didn't have the needed higher education) but denied as he didn't those guys life style - Champagne parties, whores, gambling... Poland, France and Russia with the infantry unit, then transferred to the gamey "Gebiergsjaeger" mountain troops and transferred to Finland where he fought until the end of the war. In 44 when most experienced officers were dead he was again asked to become an officer, but declined again. Yet he was basically in charge of the company as the Lieutnants always asked him how to execute the orders they got in a way to achieve the mission with minimizing the own losses. Two years as POW, mainly in Poland. Told me a lot of interesting stories about the war, sad ones, funny ones and about the country and its people. He loved the Russian and Finish land as he was from a simple farming family himself. His brother was a Major in the Wehrmacht, dunno much about him except that he got the ironc cross for close assaulting tank(s?)and got home two weeks after the war. Other grandfather was drafted late in the war, was with a Flak unit in Italy, his gun surrendered quickly without firing a shot when being attacked by the allieds. POW in Italy from then on.

Real Life made it impossible. Just too much to do these days. Yadayadayadayada... Sunday morning it will be uploaded (is CMMODS up again?) as I will head for the airport then to enjoy my yearly winter holiday. I promise to get it done before these holidays - don't want to keep you guys on hold until May. Marcus ****

Pat, Having a tough week as I postpone everything 'till last week before I leave - as usual; keeps life exciting. Finishing this mod was amongst the things-to-do. That camo pattern with those tiny withe stripes was quite a bitch to do. And there's probably no tank with more bmp's than the Pz IV with Schürzen. Sunday is D-Day. See you early January in the Manila. Marcus ****

Should be ready by tomorrow. Final version with thinner and darker white stripes and damaged Schürzen looks like this:

As said I narrowed and tuned down some of the white stripes (those on the turret and gun were not yet done as I took the screenie), but overall appearance will stay as it is. I like the colors as they are, the super-subdued variants are a bit boring in my opinion. Marcus ****

Almost done; a few pinkies to eliminate, tuning down a few white stripes which are to bright, some are still a bit wide and a few don't match perfectly yet. Anyway, this is how it will look about: Thanks to Makjager for providing me with this camo pattern, red primer overpainted with dark yellow, seperated by thin white stripes on a PzIV J in Bavaria, May 1945. This will come with optional mesh wire Schürzen as well, turret numbers, German cross on turret side skirts and damaged (partially missing) skirts. Soon. Marcus ****

Were Me110's ever used to drop torpedoes?

Sure I will let you guys know. Sunday late night or Monday afternoon I guess. Depends on how drunk I will be on Saturday night... Gautrek, is that this T-26 project beast of yours ? Marcus ****

Yep, you are missing something; this is a qoute by "CDAWG", a troll that was around for a while. I found him actually quite amusing. I have planned to release a monocolor variant as it is as well. So no worries. There will be more options, partially missing skirts, turret numbers, German cross on turret skirts instead side skirts, etc. Marcus ****

This Pz-IVJ just got completed and is getting it's first camo right now. Weekend will be modend.

Bah, that's nothing. You should have seen the 150mm "Stielgranate"... :eek: There is a prototype at the Bundeswehr Museum in Koblenz. Wonder what the penetration figures of this baby would have been... Marcus ****

Shouldn't be a bit more mud and dust on the side/running gear if there is so much of it on the front?

Hehehe, finally saw this post - but only because Parabellum told me about this "developement" in this topic yesterday at our CM meeting... Last post on March 17? Hardheaded people out there Wasn't even back by then...and did't look into the forums regularly as I was on the road. Sure you found the mod at the mod page; it's under "Frontschwein"'s handle as he did the CMMMOS work and includes two nerwer bicolor mods (green/d'yellow and brown/d'yellow) with optional foliage as well. all the best Marcus ****

Not sure about it, but I think if you use the hull down command the tank will search a spot where it is hull down towards to where you put the waypoint. Meaning to say if you put the waypoint behind you tank he will turn around and search for a hull down position regarding to the waypoint you set. Not the tank drivers mistake, but the ones who gave him the order....