Surveyor

Got the thing washed down thought i had taken clear picture of the stencil but no, the NSN looks like 84?X0-90-137-2711, not going to dig the thing out as have been sorting the sheds.

There is also a vehicle registration number JR 08 AB, i have looked online but cant find it in my limited hunts.

Does any one have a manual for this one, yes I know i have asked, and what was the vehicle?

Thanks in advance

Richard

Guys

Hunted but may be looking in the wrong place but would there be a manual for how to use camouflage netting to hide vehicles, in particular i am looking for about the mid 1980's to match the Land Rover and command tent

Thanks in advance

Richard

On 3/20/2022 at 6:21 PM, MatchFuzee said:

Have you looked at the Dylon greens? 

Not yet but thanks, will try hobbycraft

At last got the thing up, covered in fine dust which washing off at the moment

14 hours ago, ruxy said:

I think all canvas fabric is base straw colour , the dye is with the dressing impregnation along with anti-everything for tropical use.

thanks, i just need some to dye a tool roll and tent peg bag

I have hunted and knowing my luck missed it if on this forum.

I have 2 canvas bags which i have put through the washing machine machine to clean up.

Can anyone advise on what dye to use to restore to original green

Many thanks

Richard

Many thanks, I have one in the shed some where

Yes that size does make sense but why isn't it stated, normally they specify everything in every document

I have just been going through the manual for the cooker, in the data page it mentions a shelter but no part number or description.

Assuming a tent of some sort, any clues would be appreciated.

Richard

2501_001.pdf

Try Dom LR Series towards Hull

42 minutes ago, ruxy said:

When the Penman was introduced , I emailed them and queried if they would sell me one Ex-Works ,  answer =  yes, and the cost was somewhere 14k to 15k  !        I suspect the MOD got a BIG bulk  % discount.

Unfortunately for all their good work with specialist vehicles etc.  Penman Ltd. went bust.

Even to the day they went bust they didnt change the price, was in about a week after and apart from 2 damaged ones the stock had gone some where, and yes I had permission from the receivers

On 3/3/2022 at 9:05 AM, MrEd said:

Stick with the penman off you have one. Much more modern trailer! I would have one if I could justify the cost  

I was lucky a he price a lo where going through Witham about 5 years ago

11 hours ago, ruxy said:

Yes , you are probably correct.  Surveyor should consider himself lucky that he missed this trailer as it was withdrawn from sale.  As he has  a Defender , he should look for a more in-keeping time line (and tyre size / track) of a widetrack.  At least he will be more aware of a bitsa lash-up , although practicable with the tailgate.

Its a 110 I have but was upgraded in operation Tithonous and was in 2 minds if a sankey would be better or stick with my Penman.

Reading this even though my one has a full clansman kit think i will stick to the penman

Gents

many thanks as always.

Wally that picture does not seem to have a tail gate or am i missing something?

\richard

I saw this on EBay and was going to bid, it says no longer available.

The question I have about it is would it have rear legs and if so where would they be? I looked for a manual but couldn't find one on line.

Thanks in advance

15 hours ago, ruxy said:

The cup is probably to hold methylated spirit & wick  that is fired to get initial vaporization of the paraffin - then you start pumping.

Ruxy

yes i can see the cup around the rising pipe is charred, it looks a bit like a pre heat, its the thing sloping down that i cant work out, looking at it, it seems burnt, if for a wick it would need one placed every time.

I have emailed the society hopefully instructions as well as what the mystery item is

Gents

Many thanks, I noticed the diagrams above don't have the cup shape item as attached picture, any clues?

6 hours ago, radiomike7 said:

Traditionally they were known as blowlamps, blow torches were usually gas powered.

http://www.blowlampsociety.com/monitor.html

Okay, I admit was rushing to see parents but thanks

Just bought a blow torch at a charity shop, images below, what caught my eye was the WD 141 stencil at the side.

Now i seek help from my learned friends again.

1. Any clue what the WD 141 would be for

2. Same with the franked number under the handle, only spotted that after got it to the hotel.

3. Any one have instructions on how to use it, it does not seem to be one with a valve to control flow.

Thanks in advance

Richard

Got it and the marks say Ferret/Scorpion, howling gale so cant get the dust off it yet

When i get it will post some pictures, at the hotel hope the mangers husband is there ex para, he may enjoy helping me lol

Matchfuze

many thanks will have a good look at it when picking up

11 hours ago, fv1609 said:

Did you have a particular AFV in mind?

I get it Monday and hopefully the NSN is inside to help, never took a thought would be variants.

Its at Witham

Just got this, does anyone have a manual or instructions for erecting it.

Thanks in advance

Richard

Just seen this, not sure if anyone can help

Hunt for relatives of British WW2 soldier from Walthamstow who died fighting in the Netherlands (msn.com)