Thadeusch Vogl: 1933 - 2009

Tad was an experienced mechanical engineer, graphic artist and technical illustrator, being employed for many years in the aerospace and automotive industry in Europe and Canada.

After leaving the industry in the early 80’s he opened up his own company, which provided mechanical design and animatronics for international trade shows.

Whenever time permitted he would turn to his interest of German armour, especially the enigmatic Tiger I. Being aware of the lack of technical and accurate information available to modellers he took up the challenge of accumulating data to produce manuals that he has published onto CDs. Collecting the information has certainly not proven an easy task but has resulted in contacts with other Panzer followers throughout the world.

Tad was a fanatic for detail and accuracy which resulted in many weeks of researching, and sometimes months, before he was entirely satisfied that his information was accurate and valid. He would never publish any information unless he could confirm its accuracy and authenticity.

Since his retirement he became a dedicated Panzer follower and was working on further publications dedicated to German armour.