The MG 08 used at the battle was very likely include a sled mount. Despite looking large it was actually very light weight being made of stamped steel. For the crew who used it the sled would contain all the equipment needed to keep the gun running at an optimal rate. The reason why it is referred to as a sled mount is because the front legs could be swung over the top of the weapon locking at the back (I am planning to demonstrate this at a later date). This turned the mount into a sled for transport.
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| Model with added sled mount |
In terms of modelling alot of these features are unnecessary, in fact the only parts that do have to move is the gun's horizontal axis. The way the mount can be turned into a sled just happens to work due it bring the easiest way to model. Never the less as this is not going to be a fully detailed model certain features have been left out. Two examples include the cut outs along the point which the front legs pivot and the stands at the rear legs. This is because they are not really seen during the animatic.
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| Model from behind |
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| Side view |
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