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  1. Joel

    I will there as normal for the week :)

     

    Al

     

    Excellent, I will see you there Alex.

     

    Prototype Pig FV1609.

     

    I do find the IQ/common sense of the average Tankfest visitor to be extremely high. Of all shows it is where I get the most interest from visitors & appreciation explaining about the development of the vehicle & its context in history. Having pictures of it in service does seem to augment the appreciation.

     

    I have also found that Tankfest visitors are very interested in the history of the exhibited vehicles. We look forward to seeing you there Clive.

  2. I believe the talk by Edward Fox is exclusive to the Directors Enclosure. However, the other events aren't restricted to the Directors Enclosure. It should be noted I no longer work for the museum (I am just a volunteer) - I noticed we hadn't posted anything about Tankfest 2014.

     

    Which exhibit are you bringing Clive?

  3. [h=1]TANKFEST 2014 - The World’s best display of moving armour returns to The Tank Museum![/h]Experience the best display of historic moving armour in the world at The Tank Museum – bringing the story of tanks, tank crew and soldiers to life...

     

    Historic vehicle displays will include vehicles making their show debuts, with a number of old favourites returning to the arena.


    TANKFEST NEWS:

     

    Watch this space for all the exciting news relating to Tankfest 2014 as it is announced.

     

    The British Army

     

    The Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU) has once again agreed to demonstrate a number of The Army’s current armoured fighting vehicles. There will also be an opportunity to see these vehicles up close in The Tank Park and to meet the crews.

     

    bovtm_edwardfox.jpgEdward Fox

     

    Edward Fox, star of “A Bridge Too Far” has agreed to join us for the Saturday of Tankfest (work schedule permitting) Edward will be giving a talk on the making of the movie “A Bridge Too Far” during lunch in The Director’s Enclosure.

     

    Our Tribute to Operation Market Garden

     

    2014 sees the 70th anniversary of this daring attempt by the Allies to dramatically shorten the Second World War, by capturing key river bridges in Holland thus allowing an attack straight into the industrial heart of Germany, the Ruhr. The Tank Museum will commemorate this historic struggle between Allied airborne and ground forces and their German enemy in September 1944, with our grand finale battle at Tankfest. Several of our exhibits from that period will be taking part, including the famous Tiger 131 tank.

     

    Vehicle Conservation Centre

     

    By June 2014 the Vehicle Conservation Centre will have been open for almost twelve months – the building is now packed with armoured fighting vehicles, many rarely available for public viewing. Tankfest is one of the few occasions each year that the public are allowed on to the Centre’s floor and able to see these vehicles up close.

     

    bovtm_cherry.jpgCherry Morello

     

    Cherry will be performing favourites from the 1940’s during the lunch period on both Saturday and Sunday in the entertainment tent. Cherry will also be performing in The Director’s Enclosure.

     

    New for 2014!

     

    2014 sees the inaugural “Bovington Tank Pull Challenge Cup” Teams from The Royal Wessex Yeomanry and The Royal Marines go head to head pulling an armoured fighting vehicle over a set distance in the Kuwait Arena. The winner will be the best aggregate time over the two days of Tankfest . The triumphant cup holder will take on challengers from The Armed Services in 2015

     

    25 Pounder Artillery Battery

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    For the first time at Tankfest “The Garrison” Royal Artillery re-enactors will be demonstrating a battery of four 25 pounder artillery guns including live firing. There will be four 25 pounders and their supporting vehicles including a compliment of approximately 40 personnel. The Garrison will be based in the Living History area but demonstrating their fire power in The Kuwait Arena. They will also be playing their part in our Grand Finale Battle when their destructive fire power will be used to support the British Armour.

     

    bovtm_white_helmets.jpgThe White Helmets - Sunday Only

     

    On Sunday's Tankfest, The Tank Museum welcomes The Royal Signals motorcycle display team -The White Helmets. Based at Blandford, The White Helmets are in demand all over the country so we are delighted that they will be displaying their exciting and skilful motorcycle routines in The Kuwait Arena. Remember their stunning performances will only be available to us on the Sunday of Tankfest.

     

    Please note: Although the Display Team are highly qualified and capable, there is always the possibility of an unforeseen accident or incident. Spectators who watch the display do so at their own risk with regard to what they witness. No related spectator claims will be supported.

     

    More information can be found here.

  4. Volunteering at the Tank Museum had allowed me to maintain and operate some very interesting vehicles.

     

    I have become very interested in engine internals. As such, I would like to set myself a task of rebuilding an engine.

     

    Can anyone suggest a suitable 'starter engine'? something military, relatively small, well documented and that has good parts availability.

  5. This is a very interesting restoration. Out of curiosity, what has been involved in the engine rebuild? Is it a full disassemble - clean in a parts washer - visual inspection and then back together? Edit: how far does the disassemble stage go - for example, are the sleeves removed from the block?

  6. Anyone that has undertaken a military vehicle restoration (or any kind of restoration on a vehicle of a certain age) will undoubtedly faced the problem of pitted metal surfaces. From personal experience, I have found the worst candidates are on side skirts and mud guards - particularly on areas normally covered by storage boxes. Normally, the affected areas would be cut out and replacements would be fabricated with fresh metal.

     

    Has anyone had any experiences of 'resurfacing' pitted metal? I know the Belzonacompany produces "a metal repair composite for rebuilding pitting and metal loss caused by erosion and corrosion". I am also aware of techniques that allow molten metal to be 'sprayed' onto a pitted metal surface.

  7. Anyone that has undertaken a military vehicle restoration (or any kind of restoration on a vehicle of a certain age) will undoubtedly faced the problem of pitted metal surfaces. From personal experience, I have found the worst candidates are on side skirts and mud guards - particularly on areas normally covered by storage boxes. Normally, the affected areas would be cut out and replacements would be fabricated with fresh metal.

     

    Has anyone had any experiences of 'resurfacing' pitted metal? I know the Belzonacompany produces "a metal repair composite for rebuilding pitting and metal loss caused by erosion and corrosion". I am also aware of techniques that allow molten metal to be 'sprayed' onto a pitted metal surface.

  8. Hi Mark,

     

    I am sure that a couple of members of the forum have purchased Snatch Landrovers from Withams - one of which is taking it back to Northern Ireland spec.

     

    Was there any particular questions that you had regarding the vehicle?

     

    There is currently a Snatch Landrover on the Withams Auction site (at time of posting £1500.00) - see link here.

     

    Many Thanks,

    Joel

  9. Cheers Guys,

     

    Regarding what vehicle I will be getting - not sure as yet (maybe a 432).

     

    I can give you a few details on the test - we did a few manoeuvres:

     

    * Pulling out from behind stationary traffic.

    * Reverse around a corner.

     

    We did a few laps up and down the road - I believe the fee (according to DVLA website) is £62.

     

    To be honest - it was very similar to my car test (minus a few manoeuvres).

     

    Joel.

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