sirhc

I heard they were using some new manufacture hulls for these.

Neil,

I think you have to accept that the cost will be whatever it will be at the time.

Chris

Get yourself a copy of this book...

http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/british-infantry-brigade-berlin-tankograd-british-special-no-9001.html

There are pictures of Foxes in there, can't remember if they are in the Berlin colour scheme but will check later.

If the army place near Derby is Anchor at Ripley, then I'm not surprised the green was rubbish. I used that paint for a Spartan... never again! It's expensive and poor quality, after a few weeks in the rain the paint stained heavily where the water was running off the vehicle and it needs to be painted again.

I now get my paint from http://www.crosbie-casco.co.uk/crosbie/home.htm

The best option is to spray it with a cheap compressor.

Last year I had 2 Sabres moved by these guys on a weekend for a reasonable rate. They used to be based in Luton, so if they can't help they may know someone who can. Ask for Terry.

T Doherty Plant and Transport

Office 05601860382

Terry 07980 938406

Hassan 07984 077189

Jeanette 07786526954

Chris

Where did the green paint come from?

Sounds like you were using a foam roller?

Get a cheap electric sander and plenty of sanding pads from ebay. Give it a good rub down and try again with a roller for the green. I sometimes use rattle cans of matt black for doing the camo, usually just marking out but they can be used with good effect to paint the whole thing. Remember 2/3 green 1/3 black.

Chris

How many batteries does a tracked vehicle mount?

Depends on the vehicle, usually at least 4.

What are you all worried about, you know Jacks history with vehicles, he will just run out of fuel

 

:cool2::cool2::cool2:

I think we are more worried about his wheels & tracks coming off!

The sand colour is BS381C shade 361 light stone. I am sure Marcus will be able to supply it. Do you have any photos of Foxes in that scheme?

Chris

Photo of box in situ.

periscope/night scope maybe.

Not big enough for either, besides there is a specific bracket for that on the drivers left hand side.

FV688415 - LV9CVW/2540-99-821-5684 - Box, Stowage, Vehicular Accessories.

This fits on the panel infront of the fuel tank besdie the drivers right shoulder in Fox. As to contents - it's shown in the stowage sketch I have, but the contents aren't listed.

Hi Rodney, sounds like you have been driving your sarry! Did you have some manuals during this episode/ordeal? You would be one of the lucky few! I don't have a troubleshooting manual and it would surely be handy now. Do post more pics!

I have some original NOS user handbooks for sale. PM me if interested.

Chrs

You will also find most of the engines for sale, especially in the tender sales, will have something wrong with them.

thanks adrian

in my "b" mech(softskin) way of thinking i thought it would steer like a 432 but it sounds more like a cvrt setup. the craarv must have the same type of steering as i remember being at borden outside the tank sheds when a craarv came tearing down the road and then tracked left to enter the shed but he must have been in too high a gear as it rammed the wall where we were all stood having a brew, fortunately tea, not blood was spilt and a sheepish reccy mech reversed his blade out of the wall to cheers from those looking on. i believe the term w#nker was used alot

 

eddy

I have heard stories of squaddies driving off cliffs etc in CVRTs because they changed gear part way round a corner, the radius of the turn changed and they went over the edge.

OK, not on the road but on Withams auction, a bulldog in the backround ? (third picture down).

http://www.mod-sales.com/vehicleImage/35628.htm

Marcus Glenn has one for sale too.

Vince,

I fitted a new tail pipe and a new down pipe. Didn't change the middle bit as it looked fairly new - just replaced the rusty bits. The tail pipe fitted fine, the down pipe was another story. That was on and off about 20 times before it lined up with the rest of the system!

Chris

Thanks for the kind words guys. I have a bit of fiddling to do with the carb and possibly timing, it is a bit of a pain to start and needs a bit of choke to run, but when it's going it runs nice and smooth, pulls well etc... so can't be too far off!

Chris

Put a new seal in the new flywheel before fitting it (make sure it's a new one and not NOS) otherwise you might find yourself pulling it all to bits again before you know it. Banisters have them in stock.

Chris

Paul,

Those early lamps are also fitted to the Fox, I know how expensive the sealed beam units are. We've only had one go so far, but not got that many left in stock!

Are you planning any trips with the Striker this year? I shall have the Mutt at Beltring all being well, along with the Sabre.

Chris

Looks really good Paul, I hope the engine is sorted now?

Just needs some proper headlamps! :whistle:

Photo?

Last few jobs completed, besides some stencils and stickers it's ready for the MOT now.