Surveyor

36 minutes ago, Tony B said:

I'll just take my tablets, and go lie down shall I? 🤐

That's what my kids say to me with my jokes or remember who is picking the nursing home I'm going to

23 minutes ago, Tony B said:

used to be you coughed, to cover a fart. Now you Fart to cover a cough! I'm here all week Folks! 🥳

And no doubt available for remote parties

19 minutes ago, Tony B said:

I may well end up sorting out my shed. It's got that despearate. 😪

Makes 2 of us, stuff to get fixed and some to go in eBay

Sir you have my respect for what you are doing and there are to many who agree with what you and your colleagues are doing and will not express their thoughts

Another funny story on Wednesday I received an email from a well know supermarket store saying I was in a venerable group due to my age, still trying to pick my kids and others off the floor, 57 this year.

Thursday logged on no longer a vulnerable person, some logic there  lol

I believe for classic car insurance some companies say 25 is the minimum age

This has nothing to do with our subject of military vehicles but in these times I thought it was a good story to share.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-52050755/coronavirus-alpacas-visit-care-home-to-cheer-up-residents

If the moderators wish to take it down so be it 

Thankfully I got home from the hotel, I have a long term booking, yesterday they closed for 3 weeks so at home with a 19 year old who is an outdoors type climbing the walls

That solves one question, I have to go and get the beast from the MoT station and last night the police were out checking where people were going

Any history on crash and smash sounds interesting and maybe for another thread

24 minutes ago, Jessie The Jeep said:

Can you get REME involved in this? I know that locally, they've done vehicle moves for collectors as training exercises.

Yes remember as an exercise they did demolition on HMS Raven at Crail Airfield

5 minutes ago, lowfat said:

Wally the actual figure for moving the Vc10 was £140000. 

Do you have a breakdown of the cost which would be interesting

31 minutes ago, paulob1 said:

I am not known for giving up once I am on a project...

Yes I think that's apparent form the museum, all the best in getting it done

A friend of mine has asked me if there is any information regrading the company.

The research at the moment is general but the work done during the war years, any war would be appreciated as they are trying to make a film about them.

There may be other companies to research.

Richard

Thanks a good site to bookmark

1 hour ago, 79x100 said:

As early as 1940, CMP motorcyclists were authorised to use the 'Cases, Pistol, Web, R.T.C.' instead of the standard 'Case, Pistol'...the practice seems to have continued throughout the war. This wouldn't apply to any other corps or unit though.

 

Do you have pictures of the difference between them

39 minutes ago, Jessie The Jeep said:

Despite its size, the Victor cockpit is tiny!

Here's the one at Elvington. Even with seats out, it wouldn't be a big space!

What about the main body

2 hours ago, Hair Bear said:

If it's completely empty turn it into the gift shop - or restaurant. Similar theme to next door. 😉 

Glamping hotel?

Sorry when saw Enfield was thinking of the rifle, at least I am learning

1 hour ago, ferretfixer said:

Or an Enfield No:2.MK.I. Or MK.I* in .380". 

How would he carry that, slung across his back?

4 hours ago, oats and barley said:

I  know an antique dealer who uses a fresh cow pat stirs it in a bucket with a drop of water swears by it for rapidly ageing metal

they do that to age brick and stone

I received the ATU and they were painted then so I hope to continue the practice, but thanks for the pointers regarding trying to get them roughened before painting, think my local garage may have some of the battery acid, will give them a shout latter

Looking on line there is a company making them, just need to measure existing to match

Thanks for the help

2 minutes ago, ruxy said:

Well ,  I have my notes here - from when I used my Moore & Shite  0-1"  and genuine Starrett (Jedburgh)  6"  ruler of glare-resistant chrome finish  ,  also Zeus tables (all equipment purchased 1965) however - be aware I need to go to SpecSavers

Rod  dia.  2.25mm

Length  45mm

Max. O'all length  55mm

Internal of helicoil  10mm

Closed   15mm

Open   20mm

A civil surveyor should be able to decipher a engineer surveyor's notes  LoL

 

Many thanks for this

Ruxy

Thanks that's a good link and they are there, just need to size the ones and will order a batch in case any are proffed

Thanks to every one who have responded