Mad Scientist

I absolutely agree - a marvellous old boy. The country would be a far better place if the politicians and uniformed 'management' had a fraction of his ethics, honour humility and drive. His obituary is in the Times today - Monday 22nd February 2016. RIP and God bless your soul. Mad Scientist/aka Jeremy

Here's what I wrote on the petition, in case anybody wants to follow with something similar. 'As a law-abiding citizen of Europe I have a classic military vehicle as a hobby. It has a replica weapon that cannot be fired. Why should my hobby suffer because politicians bring in hasty ill-thought out laws as a knee-jerk reaction to an atrocity. It is simply not a rational or workable response.' The petition now has 140,108 respondents. They are asking for 9,892 more to reach the goal of 150k. IMHO if you don't vote you can't winge later. Cheers, Jeremy aka Mad Scientist

Dear Andy and Terry, Both these answers are very helpful, many thanks. I've learnt something from each one. This forum does just what it says on the tin! cheers, Jeremy

I have a 12volt/24volt Type 15 Stabilised Power Supply Unit, NSN = Z9/6130-99-651-0593, which draws 2 amps at 24 volts. The positive and negative outlets require two spade connectors. I would like to use this PSU to power the vehicle harness for test purposes whilst the vehicle is not mobile, without using the batteries or running the engine. A 3-way power distribution box NSN = 6110-99-637-9550 is available on ebay. Will this be OK to feed power from my PSU into the Ferret clansman harness independently of the batteries to the stationary and immobile vehicle? Or is there (a) a smaller 2-way distribution box or (b) an alternative means of doing this, like altering a harness cable? Grateful for any advice. thanks, Mad Scientist

Thanks Bro' Topdog is my brother, and I'm very proud of that. I got into all all this through the friendliness of the Daimler Ferret Owners' group in Yalding. Yup, he's helping me move 01 DC 86 Mk 2/3 up to Oxfordshire. Couldn't do it without him. Give us a wave if you see us en route.

Hello folks, Yes, I really am a scientist - I use, and teach others how to use, microscopes. I've joined this forum because a Mk2/3 Ferret came my way and solved a mid-life crisis I didn't know I had. Yes, I have an understanding wife who just lets me get on with it. I've already met a fantastic bunch of folks at W&P, the D-Day 70th and of course at the Berks & Oxon MVT. yours, Mad Scientist