mark m uk Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks guys, they really are very fine comments indeed. And especially from Adrian - if ever there were an expert when it comes to metal, - Thank you. Oh, and BTW, less of the 'brickie' remarks - our Mr Churchill was a brickie and look what happened to that dreadful little painter that underestimated him Now for a little update on the replica. After due consideration regarding the final painting, I deceided on a camoflauge scheme. Yep, the famous - or infamous (depends on what team you were batting for in the mid 40's) 3 colour 'Normandy'. Used by the bad guys in western Europe in the summer and fall of '44. This is the scheme, as shown here on a fantastically restored genuine typ166 from the UK. - I just love this little truck. And 'modelled' here And my effort to copy that scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 tremendous looks fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That is a fantastic piece of work, real devotion all the way through :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Looking good. What is ETA on finish and on the road? Like to seefor real. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Looking good.What is ETA on finish and on the road? Like to seefor real. Mike Thanks again guys. I really expect to be at Beltring, and I would really like to be able to report by then that it is seaworthy So, fingers crossed, god willing, and with a tail wind - I may just have it ready to float in a couple of weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeggy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 What can i say :wow:. Brilliant build mate, Total Respect to you. Skeggy (Kev). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodwheel Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 respect!:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'll come over for a look at Beltring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Thanks for the great comments guys, I'll come over for a look at Beltring. Be great to meet you - Not sure what days I can make it this year, but I have lent the replica swimmmer to a mate of mine, so that will be there all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 amazing what you've achieved , you sure 've got potential , curieus for your next project !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 amazing what you've achieved , you sure 've got potential , curieus for your next project !! Totally agree, if there is one guy who can rebuild the Schwimmer lost in the Amsterdam fire, it is Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thank you guys once again for the wonderful comments. I really appreciate the enthusiasm. Yesterday I gave the beetle/schwimm a trial. Took it to deepest essex, drove cross country for a while, and have to report that the off road capability was fantastic. Then tried to reverse into the river (ready for a quick tow out if it all went wrong) The reeds and bottomless mud in the first location made it difficult to even get to the water. However, I eventually found a better spot in the river, but first went home and made a ridgid tow bar for my 4x4 Dodge truck. This enabled me to push the VW backwards into the water to see if it would float, and check for leaks. The rear end just started to float and no leaks, but the tow bar was too short to go further. This emboldened me to try and get it further into the water. My son was real keen to make the maiden voyage so I let him gently reverse into the water. As the front wheels were about half submerged, The water gushed in! - so Joe drove out quickly ........I took it home and found that I had forgotten to weld up some bolt holes in the front chassis cross member that were used to mount the old beetle body ........... So, They were welded during the afternoon, ready for another try another day - I hope in the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Looks excellent did you crack a bottle of schnapps over the bonnet ("unt all who sail in her") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Looks excellentdid you crack a bottle of schnapps over the bonnet ("unt all who sail in her") Thanks Bodge, .............No, no Schnapps - not yet, I'll wait until a more successful trip :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Does that mean that , at the moment it is a NoSchwimmwagen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Does that mean that , at the moment it is a NoSchwimmwagen? I wisch you would schtop taking the pisch .................maybe it is a schinkwagen Whatever you call it, it is not a schuccess at the preschent time. I schertainly hope to get it schwimming schomtime schoon. ....................Schorry TD, thisch reply wasch a bit child...............isch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 SD KFZ 234 next????:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 SD KFZ 234 next????:-) Nope, next job is a VW camper van for the Kids to enjoy, followed by my real VW166 Schwimmer. The next replica project is formulating in my head, I may have to put together a small dedicated team of enthusiastic amatuers. I have been researching, making enquires, drawing plans, etc. nothing is certain yet - but I do rather fancy a Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Nope, next job is a VW camper van for the Kids to enjoy, followed by my real VW166 Schwimmer. The next replica project is formulating in my head, I may have to put together a small dedicated team of enthusiastic amatuers. I have been researching, making enquires, drawing plans, etc. nothing is certain yet - but I do rather fancy a Tiger Bring it on, dude!!! I would love to see this. It took michaelangelo 13 years to paint the cistine chapel. So the Tiger will take a while :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Bring it on, dude!!! I would love to see this. It took michaelangelo 13 years to paint the cistine chapel. So the Tiger will take a while :-). how about a Maus!!! hell of a challenge me thinks!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Great first try! Could not help it but this youtube movie came to mind Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good you didn't rush in the water full speed. Otherwise it might have become the U 166... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good you didn't rush in the water full speed.Otherwise it might have become the U 166... Beat me to it Enigma , Proof that its best to test before plunging in head first . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 i wouldnt go for the tiger myself they dont arf eat a lot and there a bugger to walk on the lead :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 i wouldnt go for the tiger myself they dont arf eat a lot and there a bugger to walk on the lead :cool2: Yep, but they do make a handsome rug in the livingroom...:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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