mcspool Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Excellent work! Sourcing parts and in many cases just having to have them made as originals are very difficult to find is a good way to lose a few days! And after the reproduction is finished someone will recognise the bits in their bin under the workbench and come up with the NOS bits. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Excellent work! And after the reproduction is finished someone will recognise the bits in their bin under the workbench and come up with the NOS bits. . . Oh yeah.......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What a wonderful job ! :wow: It's always a pleasure to see photo of past work :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I made the junction boxes, I'm guessing that when you make these boxes you create a stock of some sorts because there will be a demand for those items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'm guessing that when you make these boxes you create a stock of some sorts because there will be a demand for those items? Yes, I made ten. If anybody needs some........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Who did you use for making the new cables? I need a set of heavy duty cables for the Loyd brakes, I found a company nr Manchester who could do them, but haven't followed it up yet. You need an agent for Teleflex Morse Controls. I used to use a top drawer company (last time 12 years back), right on your doorstep in fact - FLEXIBLE CONTROLS, a division of a marine engineering company called GREEN (?) right on the quay in Lincoln. I can't find anything on the www, but maybe a bit of legwork will enable you to track them down. If you do make a connection, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Alastair ,I have spoke to Carl this morning and asked who we used for the lock out cables that you can see in the pictures and its a company called Speedy cables , there web address is http://WWW.speedycables.com ,i have had a quick look on there site and they do all sorts ,gauges tachodrives ,cables etc ,hope that is of some help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hopefully below you will see some pictures of the complete 17 pounder shell cases that ive got to go in side the tank . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ooh, they look good, especially the driving bands. But, why are the HE black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You need an agent for Teleflex Morse Controls. I used to use a top drawer company (last time 12 years back), right on your doorstep in fact - FLEXIBLE CONTROLS, a division of a marine engineering company called GREEN (?) right on the quay in Lincoln. I can't find anything on the www, but maybe a bit of legwork will enable you to track them down. If you do make a connection, please let me know. It was CW Green, and they are no longer trading. Bu%%er. Anyone know a good Teleflex Morse dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Adrian Barrell But, why are the HE black? I know i'm going to get beaten up but What:nut: I thought the shells were APCBC and AP shot the only thing that bothers me is the green band (the marker for explosive filled) on the AP shot it should be red/white with the white tip as shown. Surely the HE shell Mk1(t) would be buff anyway with a green band with the composition stencilled on (TNT RDX) and would have a nose percussion fuse No.244 which would be apparent as it is flat nosed. I've got my tin hat on and expect a grenade or two imminentely:-D Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Shells are copies of the HE Mk2 with a 244 fuse. They should be, as you say buff with a brass fuse. Shot is APCBC and are painted correctly. It's all sorted now anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMS Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 It was CW Green, and they are no longer trading. Bu%%er. Anyone know a good Teleflex Morse dealer? i get them from here http://www.aquafax.co.uk/html/subcategories.asp?ID=24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Adrian BarrellShells are copies of the HE Mk2 with a 244 fuse Thanks for the clarification -to me the shorter round looked like a poor attempt at an AP Shot mock up -I can't recall ever seeing a Mk2T HE I assume it was more streamlined than the Mk1. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's been seven weeks since the last update, having been sent quite a few pics I thought I should post them up! The turret is ready to be fitted to the hull, though this will wait until the vehicle is running. The gun has been deactivated and various parts have been restored and fitted. These pics show parts of the semi-automatic gear and closing spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 The gun cradle itself bolts onto the back of the mantlet which fits on the turret trunnions. This is different to Sherman for example where the mantlet bolts to the mount and the trunnions are on the cradle. The tube and mount have to be slid through the mantlet and then the muzzle brake can be fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 After final painting, the whole assembly is fitted into the turret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Peter has been busy fitting out the engine bay with coolant, oil and fuel fittings. These pictures show the work that has gone into the coolant elbows. Peter has very neatly grafted in some extra pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 The final stage in the cooling system is to fit the newly recored radiators. Each engine has its own rad and they fit behind the fans and mount on flexible blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Work also continues on the electrical side, with conduits and plugs being made up as well as the internal structure. There is not a lot of the latter, mainly propshaft tunnel and floor panels but it all requires lots of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 So much hard work! I didn't realise how much the engine bay protruded into the fighting compartment, the bulkhead is virtually flat on your M4A4 isn't it? It must be SO noisy in there with those twin diesels running. Final point: Fire extinguishers; are they just for show or will they be operational? Adrian S do you know when you are going to get your first test drive? :drive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I didn't realise how much the engine bay protruded into the fighting compartment, the bulkhead is virtually flat on your M4A4 isn't it? It must be SO noisy in there with those twin diesels running. Indeed, I suspect that is why there was no Sherman IIIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Adrian S do you know when you are going to get your first test drive? :drive: After we have all had a play...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 excellent work guys. i don't know about anyone else but i find it's the details that take the time. i've just spent 2 hours fabricating a little bracket that goes on the side of the carrier headlamp and looks like something you could pick up for £2 at a fair. hope to see the m10 on the scene this year rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi Alastair , The first drive who knows ??? I would like to think i will have the M10 By May as theres a fortys themed weekend at the Bluebell railway that i have promised to take it too , I have brought a set of rubber chevron tracks from a mate in America and they havnt left yet so they will be at least 6 weeks , it should be at the W and P show as a definite this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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