The Market for Retro Lozenge

The online military vehicle market Milweb.net currently has two replica World War I tanks for sale.  The vehicles have the same lozenge shape as British Mark I-IV tanks, but creative liberties are taken with regards to armament, vehicle dimensions and other details. 

The first vehicle was built for the film 2003 Hollywood film, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." A picture along with the following details about the vehicle can be found on the Carl Brown, C&C Military Services Ltd. webvert.  

"WW 1 Replica Tank.

Built for the film 'League Of Extra Ordinary Gentlemen' during 2002/2003. Based on a Centurion ARV tank chassis. New gearbox, engine and clutch fitted. All controls as original centurion. Cost in excess of $100,000 to build. £25,000.00"

The other tank was built for a unknown film project, but a picture and few interesting details are provided by the seller,  Michael Bradley,  in the Milweb.net classifieds.

"WW1 mark4 tank

Well a life size model actually. This model was built for use on a WW1 movie currently still being filmed. The tank was built from a steel shell with marine ply panels and I have to say it looks like the real thing. The attention to detail on the tracks and side etc are quite remarkable.It is about 4 ft shorter than the orginal becuase it had to go on a movie set. The tank was electric having a power pack and motors which have been removed. A diesel engine or an electric motor could easily be refitted as the sprockets and drive chains are all there.A great opportunity to own a rare ww1 tank. Please email for more pictures and details. The tank weighs about 3 tons Price £9,000."

To compare these two replicas to the original British Mark I, II, III, and IV tanks see the following articles on the Landships website:

British Mark I-III Tank

British Mk IV