Tim Isaac

Nice thought Rick, a race prepped Churchill. I`m looking for a 400+bhp "V" of some sort to put in our M4A4, Cummins would be nice.

Hello to you in Cornwall, from Devon.

They were just rolls of canvas I believe. Possibly kit bags.

Looks like fun.

Thanks Clive,

That helps narrow it down, I`ll try it on a few drums and see what fits.

Found a couple of these today, they are approx 4`6" with 18" between collars. I can`t find any reference to them, any ideas?

As I understand it, the silver paint used by the British is actually based on an aluminium powder held in suspension. From Clive's PAINTINGpart1.pdf:

Aluminium Specification CS1837

for the interior metalwork and woodwork of armoured vehicles, (except armoured command vehicles). No further finishing coat required.

 

 

From what I have read, it starts out very shiny and fades to a dull grey as it oxidises over the course of a couple of years. I believe its primary use is as a flame retardant coating, more than for any anti-spalling effects.

 

As has been noted, it is very good at staining things, silver-ish to start with going to grey/black as it gets older. Most modern restorations make use of a silver coloured paint, which neither tarnishes, nor stains - although it doesn't have the same fire resistant properties.

 

Cheers,

Terry

Somewhere in our paint store we have a tin of silver "aluminium flake" paint that was thought to be military contract.

That makes sense, less weight fewer men and less to go wrong.

The Stiffkey resembles a North Devon road accident, bits of hay turner, bent metal and bicycle parts! You`d think we`d have one by now.

Hi Rod.

Ours has a tin cover over this part, must have been used manually?

Here`s our "free range" rover? Maybe a lick of NATO green required.

I`ve had a quick look and have 2 large fuel tanks, oil tank, side bins, rear rack for fuel tank/smoke bins, 10 foot steel snorkel, front track guards, lights, air start tanks and a few other bits.

Hi John,

I believe we have pretty much a full set of bins and tanks for a T54/55.

Tim

This my shelter, should I evict the geese & sell it?

 

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If you put that iron wheel on it and paint it green the geese would be half way to an armored vehicle.

They rot away from the bottom and end up about 3"6` if you`re not careful, this one looks a bit "frilly" at the base. So yes, a bit pricey.

Oh dear... place is going to the dogs now!

 

See you at the Buckfastleigh Xmas do?

 

Cheers

 

Tim

Hmm, do they drink Buckfast wine at Buckfast Xmas?

Welcome Tim.Its never too late.

Dennis Bertin:-)

I always was a bit slow to catch on Dennis.

Hi Tim, its a small world, i'm from Devon as well, from 'Triggers' owner!

Hello Nigel, did trigger get many presents from Malvern?

Yes, ours was without gun/platform but otherwise 99%, though some was pattern only. One day we`ll get round to the shield, sights and try to figure out the roof/skirt set up from the poles and few fittings we have. I`ll try and find the pics but they are on film or paper or some funny thing.

Nice pics, yes, took ages to open. M4A2? I guess the bulge on the left front of the hull covers there steering adaption.

If you ever pass Devon you`re welcome to drop in and cast a measure over ours, the tin work was replaced and the gun/platform is not original to the chassis (No808) but the rest is original.

Hi Tim,

Welcome to the forum. I suppose you can make remarks about your dad on here, knowing he will not be reading them .... or does he secretly have a look?

 

regards, Richard

I suspect now I`m on here dad will be a secret HMVF user .

Hi Adrian, hah, we`ve had computers for ages silly, and now the village has elastrickery they are becoming more usefull! As for dad on forums, I don`t see a pessimistic old fart icon!? But we`ll work on that one. Tim

Joined today, Keep hearing about HMVF so, Hello from Devon.