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    Operation Mother

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    An interesting page I found on Facebook: Operation Mother

    The remains of the prototype MK1 tank (known as Mother) were known to be at the early tank museum at Bovington Camp until about 1940, but are now unaccounted for.
    The most likely explanation is that she was scrapped around that time as part of the war drive, but there is no documentary evidence of this, and other historically significant early tanks were retained.
    There is a rumour that the shell was buried somewhere on Bovington to protect it from the scrap man, and the project is trying to locate it.

    Like most of the "buried" myths, it seems unlikely, unnecessary and impractical that they would have gone to the trouble of burying a tank shell.

    The most likely explanation is that the remains were scrapped in 1940, but there seems to be a bit more to this than some of the other stories.
     

     

     

     

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    Diamond T Gallery

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    6 hours ago, Dave H said:

    Good evening all,

    I’m putting a frame display together of my dads service medals etc etc. I am missing an image of his two DT 23 YZ 80 (out and about or in museum of army transport) and Old Joe reg unknown, believe was a guardian at Bulford.

    if anyone can help would be highly appreciated. 

    kind regards

    Dave

    Old Joe is 22YZ73
    https://twitter.com/27RegimentRLC/status/1436718144714854410?s=20
     

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    N0VA Problems getting Hold of HMRC!

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    Looks like it's all done online now: Importing vehicles into the UK: How to import a vehicle - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    If the import company are doing it, or you're a VAT registered company it can be done direct into the NOVA system.
    Or if you're doing it the process is different
     

    If you’re a non-VAT registered company or private individual

    HMRC will make a NOVA application for you, but you will need to make an import declaration and send it to HMRC by email.

    You can also get an agent such as a freight forwarder to make an import declaration for you. They may make the NOVA application for you as well.

    Your vehicle needs to be added to the NOVA system before you can register it with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Email the following to the HMRC CARS team so that HMRC can make your NOVA application:

    • the C88/E2 customs documents for your vehicle (except if you brought your vehicle into the UK through the Channel Tunnel or by ferry)
    • the invoice or bill of sale for your vehicle, or a current valuation from a third-party such as a garage or dealership in the UK (it cannot be an online valuation)
    • any official document which confirms the VIN or chassis number of your vehicle (for example, a registration or title document, or an export certificate)

    HMRC CARS team
    ecsm.nchcars@hmrc.gov.uk

    WW1 Peerless lorry restoration

    in Pre WW2 vehicles

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    I'm struggling to work it out due to the level of corrosion.
    If I had to remake them, I'd extend the fork casting to provide a close fitting peg to slide the tube over and either secure them with a roll pin or bolt, or solder them on.

    Is it possible the originals were the same and the lead disc is actually the remains of solder?

    In this picture the top one looks to have a longer peg inside the tube than the other two.

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    CVR(T) Scorpion VRN: 04FD46

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    I did the same search!

    FV107 Scimitar (pienoismallit.net)

    The four FV101 Scorpion CVR(T) reconnaissance wagons of The Blues and Royals' B Squadron's Recce Troops; the trucks at the Falkland were reportedly as follows:

    Registration No. 02FD18

    Registration No. 02FD41
    Registration No. 04FD46
    Registration No. 02FD98

    and wagon-specific identification numbers were as follows:

    Wagon code 23, unit 3rd Tp, B Sqd, B & R
    Wagon code 23A, unit 3rd Tp, B Sqd, B & R Wagon code 24, unit 4th Tp, B Sqd, B & R

    Wagon code 24A, unit 4th Tp, B Sqd, B & R
    Unfortunately, I do not know which truck belonged to which wagon emblem, because those loggers and trucks were covered, apparently overpainted, after an exercise on the island of Ascension when the Scorpions were re-shipped to HMS Fearless and then the journey continued towards the Falkland Islands.

     

     There is this thread investigating the Falklands CVR(T) and interestingly the identity of a couple of them is unconfirmed.
    The VRNs were thought to start with 03, but is it possible that yours is 24A or 24B?

     

    Falklands CVR(T)s - Page 3 - Tracked vehicles - HMVF - Historic Military Vehicles Forum

    4 Troop

    24   Scorpion   02 FD 76 Confirmed today by Charlie2356. Scorpion / Sabre. Part owned by barrynevuk, Middlesex.

    24A Scorpion   03 FD ??

    24B Scimitar    0? FD ??  Possibly 03 FD 34 or 03 FD 84? based on the notes by Charlie2356 following studies to the images on this post.

    24C Scimitar    05 FD 72 (?)  Unfortunately, both the line-up picture at  Southampton and the rear view taken on Ascension Island are not great quality, and my attempts to enlarge the images weren't a great success, but based on these two photos 24C could be 05 FD 72.

     

    More research needed!

    Who owns website - British Army Units 1945 on?

    in Research Centre

    Posted

    On 8/6/2022 at 11:42 PM, 79x100 said:

    It's still visible on Wayback Machine web archive.

    https://web.archive.org/web/20220419143549/http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/

    The post-2015 copyright is credited to 'Merlin Jones' Would this be him ? If so, then find Daimler Ferret 01 CA 03 and you have your man !

    https://www.livesteammodels.co.uk/dhmg/belt010.html

    Looks like this is him: Merlin Jones | Facebook
     

    RADIUS GRINDING OF COMMERCIAL BRAKE SHOES,

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Grinding of brake shoes is quite common in the motorcycle world, but I'm struggling to find anything on it for larger vehicles.

    There are several methods used on bikes, and one of these could probably be scaled up for your use.

    Uneven shoes and poor braking is common with Lambretta scooters and there are at several methods in use.
    There is a modified hub setup which incorporates a series of files to trim the shoes. I have also seen a version of this which used razor blades instead of the files: Innocenti Lambretta Brake Shoe Skimming Tool in Action | TECH - (scooterlab.uk)

    There is another tool which mounts onto the axle and uses a blade to trim the shoes: BRAKE SHOE CUTTING TOOL LAMBRETTA (buzzsolomoto.co.uk)

    And this type which uses abrasive paper attached to a band.  I have done similar by gluing coarse emery paper to the inside of the hub: Brake Shoe Sanding Tool | Cambridge Lambretta Workshops

    I also found this which uses an axle mounted rotary cutter for skimming both the shoes and hubs: Brake Arcing Service by Race Tech - Motorcycle Classics
     

    Historic Vehicle status question

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    Shouldn't be too difficult to re-frame a bike, or re-chassis a car and get it registered, but we all know what DVLA are like!!

    Vehicle registration: Rebuilt vehicles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

     

    A rebuilt vehicle can keep its original registration number if you can prove you’ve used:

    • the original unmodified chassis or bodyshell (car or light van)
    • a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original (car or light van)
    • the original unmodified frame (motorbike)
    • a new frame of the same specification as the original (motorbike)

    You must also have 2 other major components from the original vehicle from the following lists.

    For cars or light vans:

    • suspension (front and back)
    • steering assembly
    • axles (both)
    • transmission
    • engine

    For motorbikes:

    • forks
    • wheels
    • engine
    • gear box

     

    Vehicle Batteries for vehicles laid up

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Tony B said:

    Quick query guys: Before I start ripping things apart.My 6 volt WC54 , battery has sat and pos terminal  has gone black. Vehicle starts but shows no charge on the dynamo, yes I've re polarised , and the meter shows discharge  when lights on etc, but no plus charge. Could tha be a battery fault?

    What voltage is the battery showing if you check it with a multimeter?

    Black terminals are not a good sign, but I'd try cleaning them and recharging. You might be lucky.

    As others have said, batteries don't like being left for too long without being charged, so might be time for a replacement.

     

    Vehicle Batteries for vehicles laid up

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    I suppose it depends if you have secure storage with mains power where the vehicle is stored.

    If you do, then Optimate type chargers are brilliant, and can be connected to the battery in situ with crocodile clips and left charging indefinitely.

    But if the vehicle is outside, or away from mains power, removing the battery to charge elsewhere is the best option.

    I'd definitely recommend an Optimate charger though. Mine has paid for itself several times over.

    WW2 RAF Goose Neck Flares

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted · Edited by Johnny

    On 4/13/2021 at 12:11 PM, cgfw201 said:

     

    Does anyone know where you can buy these 30mm or so thick cotton wicks? Gooseneck flare accessories don't seem to be well catered for by amazon, weirdly.

     

     

    They are basically just a big oil lamp, so search for oil lamp wick, or paraffin lamp wick. Loads out there, but I can't see any 30mm round. 
    There are some larger flat ones, or feeding a load of smaller round ones into a tubular wick might work.
    Old (non-nylon) rope would probably work too.

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