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'Quite' what, Jack?.......:rofl: You may retire 'quietly' to spellcheck..............:coffee: Mike.

Scotty, Your a brave man!!! :shocked:

Both cans were red-tape marked, and of the METAL type, not the plastic crap that came later. Plastic ones were nigh-on impossible to summerweight, of course. Probably why they introduced them (some with regards to your above comment: The plastic version was a deliberate introduction due to a serious design fault with the metal versions. The metal version only had ONE central induction hole in the centre. It was deemed dangerous, IF, you were asleep in full NBC kit. There was a strong possibility that if a person rolled over, they my block / obstruct the intake hole. The plastic version had slots ALL AROUND the periphery of the canister. To that end it was nigh impossible for it to get blocked /obstructed in the above scenario. Also, If attacked from behind. An attacker could put one hand over the opening in the metal version & subsequently hold the victim until he passed out from axphixia! that is why it was introduced later on. (Also, plastic is cheaper than metal!) :-D

Mark, With regards to your comment, 'someone bring a kettle next time'. Shame on you! How come you havent got two BV's (Boiling vessles) on the rack just inside the rear door? :??? They are standard equipment in the c.e.s & probably the most usefull thing you will contiuously use! :cool2: Mike. :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: (See, Iv'e got MY coffee! :rofl:)

Is there no space available at Chatham Dockyard? A Free exhibit would be an incentive, I would have thought? :idea: Museums are notoriously in a difficult position with regards to having funding to buy exhibits & mostly rely on donated items. :??? AND, she would at least be saved! :yay:

Neil, S10 has ROUND plastic lenses compared to your S6 with glass 'wraparounds'. Also it has a tube with a tap to fit the later plastic waterbottle cap. (Later cap has a push/pull valve for the tube to be attached). Did you ever have to do the ,'I have a bright idea,' young Officer order? Lets go for a run in full NBC kit!!!! Trying to breath with the extra 'Demand' from running in a Respirator was 'Really Fun'??? :-X I used my Brain & Pushed a matchbox in under the chin area so you could breath normally! :thumbsup: F****ng Officers!! All a Bit different when they wanted something doing as a 'Private Job' though! That was the time to get your own back........ :rofl:

Glyn, is that why the phone is quiet then? Mike. :coffee: (Well done on finally making it to the forum!) :rofl:

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY....YOUR SURE OF A BIG SUPRISE! USUALLY A 76mm ON THE END OF YOUR NOSE!....:rofl:

It would be too unweildy! The long folding arm would be too far back when stood in the 1/2 'turret' to operate it properly. That is why the mounting I have was done for 1/2's only. They later went onto GPMG's as a better weapon & a logical progression to replace the 'ageing' .30" Cal. Browning. Though the Bren / lmg was fine for second line troops. :coffee:

Got to start sometime Matey! .....:-D Good Luck. :coffee:

Yes, when I was attached to 26 Engineers in Germany. It was a square section box mounted post with a cross hole for a pintle retaining pin. The pintle was a modified standard tripod pintle with the tapered shaft turned down to paralell to fit into the mounting shaft. I have such a mounting post in my collection. They are extremely scarce to say the least! :coffee:

I belive BAE Aerospace has a Mossie in their collection. Wether it is Airworthy or not, I dont know.

Robert, Maybe some of these 'Sados' need something to, 'Light up thier lives'!.............:-D

Cw, If your fitting new axles, what about chromed widewheels!!....:rofl: Dont forget a Tigers tail on an Aerial! :rotfl:

Clive, SOME of these Morons may well think it's a fim prop made from steel sheeting! After all, there are a few out there, SZKFZ 222 for example! Perhaps you could 'Tap' them on the side of the head in the with the reasoning, 'Im just checking to see if there's a brain in there'!...:rofl: keep you cool Mate, I empathise it's difficult. But we are all Ambassidors of this Hobby. :wave:

When I passed my Test in the Army. All we did was drive a Dozer round a field basically! The examiner when usually a civillian. will generally NOT posses an H catagory on his own licence. I am led to belive they are more concerned in the fact that you are totaly in control of the vehicle. IE: you can drive it, manouver it, & safely STOP it. Most examiners who take you on the road I would imagine would be most interested in something like a CVR(T) because it different & out of the routine norm! I would make enquires with the examiners ofice & make an appointment for you to meet up with an examiner who is willing to talk to you beforehand. This will save time, money, trouble & stress on you! Good Luck Mate. :thumbsup:

CW, Exceedingly well put Sir! There is nothing more profund that could be added to your post. I salute you. :saluting: Mike.

Military Bogies are generally Green! If anyone requires any Bogies for restoration, I know where there are Hundereds of them. ALL fitted to Railway Wagons!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D

I try to bite my lip most of the time as some owners are well aware their vehicular embellishments are to their particular fancy rather than something authentic. But sometimes one has to engage in conversation & if you think the moment is right see they are amenable to advice kindly given. In the same way that you would, I hope, tell someone you met that they have a bogey on their nose. CLIVE, WOULD THAT BE A REAL BOGIE, OR A FAKE ONE THAT THE EXHIBITOR PUT THERE FOR HIS OWN 'EMBELISHMENT'!.....:rofl:

Yes, Ive' been at a shows where a chap informed me he drove a Saracen in the second world war. I was so amused I didnt have the heart to tell him they were designed & produced post WWII! & dont you just love the Radio Types who dicuss amongst themselves (Loudly, so you CAN hear!) 'Oh look, he's got the MKI spring washer instead of the MK II/I on the radio mount' (Or similar Boring Crap to that effect!) I have had kind accolades thrown at me, & about me from Friends /customers that I 'am an Expert'. I imediately refute this 'Title', & correctly inform them. 'No, I dont classify myself as an expert. Because, there is ALWAYS somebody who knows something YOU dont'! 'I consider myself Knowledgable in MY field, & have a little knowledge of a vast spectrum of things accross the board'! I think this covers it nicely & above all, Honestly. Mike............:angel:

Nigel, Bottom line: The car can be replaced, YOU cant! :nono:

Or jack up a road wheel & let it 'unwind'. :coffee:

lee, i totaly agree with daves answer! They dont give toss about us or our hobby. We are in the minority as far as they are concerned! The other prob is, procedural. Remember my other post concerning 'doing something'. This will carry on as thier answer to addressing a problem as 'they' see it! One that doesnt really exist, but they can then 'crow' they at least have done something! this will also be carried on by the succesive governemnt. I reitterate: 'if they get rid of as many 'types' of gun as possible. Then the problem will disapear'!! This is the incredulous ,ignorant, ill advised, ill informed, & cavalier attitude that ministers have towards firearms! Now if you mention any further restrictions on shotguns, well!! That's a different matter you see. Because ';gentlemen' shoot shotguns, dont they? They make me sick!!! Sorry, but i would be moderated for putting down in print my own thoughts & words that i would really like to use!! I think you get the picture!! :-( .......... My prv is begining to blow!

A Ferret will also fit in a Normal car Garage! :thumbsup: I cant belive how small the Ferret Looks standing next to the 1 Tonne! If the 101 could take the weight, with a platform in the back. You would be able to put the Ferret in the rear!! If that could be done, I probably wouldnt sell the Ferret! Still....You cant' drive them all at the same time! :cool2:

Absolutely correct! It is departmental policy in the Home Office to 'Rotate' the staff every six months. (Particularly the Firearms dept.) This is deliberate, it couse even more confusion. You just get a good working rapore with someone in the department for export licences, proceduaral enquiries Etc. Then you get someone who has not got a clue as to what you are talking about. This slows down & frustrates people trying to do the right, & legal thing. And to add frustration, the person you are talking to has such a strong Foreign accent, you cant understand a word they are saying! My Father has lost it on the phone a couple of times with them when applying for export permits.= 'Get me someone on the Damm phone who can speak the Queens English!' a bit sensitive in these times. But he is of the opinion that he served the crown in Uniform for over 26 years & has earned the right to speak his mind TRUTHFULLY!! At his age (83 & STILL a Working Gunsmith!) He is of an age where it would be pointless attempting to prosecute an 'upstanding citizen' who is a Sec.5 Holder for many years & with a Excellent reputation with County headquarters Police! :yay: