Marmite!!

It's no different to posting in this thread, just go to the Introduction Board & start a new thread..

3D Prototype Printing just got a bit more affordable under £700 including software doesn't seem to bad, sure they will start dropping in price as more people start using them.. http://www.maplin.co.uk/3d-printer?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13P7-7

Please take the time to introduce yourself in the Introductions Board as requested, also please don't type entirely in capitals. Cheers Lee Moderator

Sounds like you may need one of these http://www.frost.co.uk/grease-forcer.html

Certainly a wake up call for anyone thinking of taking an Amphibious Military Vehicle to water.

My late Grandfather who was an Ambulance driver in WW2 with his Ambulance in North Africa, photo marked 20th May 1945 My Grandfather (Tom) is on the right. This is another photo of my Grandfather, the one with the arrow. The rear of this photo is Marked North Africa 1945 "Carnival Day"

CET on a lowloader on the M11 yesterday near Harlow heading towards M25.. anyone just bought one from Withams??

BAT Rounds are obsolete (may be a few knocking about??) .. the man says NO!! & it's FEO not FAO..

Below is a very detailed report on the sinking of an Alvis Stalwart & DUKW. It goes to show that lack of maintenance & human error can end with fatal results. Anyone thinking of taking an amphibious vehicle into the water should have a read of the report. Stalwart & DUKW Sinking.pdf

Yes a very detailed report.. may add that one to the reference documents board..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-22951824 Photo Courtesy BBC News.

Here's a report on the sinking of a Passenger Tour Stalwart & DUKW.. gives an insight how mechanical failure due to lack of maintenance (Stalwart) & Human error (DUKW) can sink these vehicles.. in the case of the DUKW in the report with fatal results.. Stalwart & DUKW Sinking.pdf

The info came from a Section5 Armourer Bob.. They do get deactivated there's one here http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Deactivated-Rocket-Launchers/British-made-PIAT-gun-for-sale-gs88118.aspx Don't fall over when you see the price :wow: Certainly worth having it professionally restored if the that price is any indication what the can fetch.. Just found another with a Cert here http://www.warstuff.com/WW2-BRITISH-PIAT-DEACTIVATED-i1550122.htm

Correct,the PIAT needs deactivating, you need to contact your local Firearm Enquirey Officer & arrange to surrender it, they will hold it until you can arrange for the deactivation work to be carried out by a section 5 armourer & submitted for proofing. You can not carry out the deactivation work yourself. In it's current state is a LIVE weapon & illegal to own without being registered on a section 5 FAC.

Louise Mccaw highway agency found bag but no medals 5 hours ago Louise Mccaw bag torn to shreds so medals could be anywhere 5 hours ago

Welcome Nelz, good to see you here.. catch up with you soon.. Cheers Lee

Degsy, as you have read the whole thread you will be aware that Jack is aware of it & has commented on it (see below) We have also discussed this in the office & he was in agreement that the incident should be highlighted to bring awareness to the hobby in the hope to make it safer.. Tim Hawkes the Co-Director of the show has is also aware of the thread & has commented, he has not made a complaint to us about it's content or asked us to remove or edit the thread. I'm sure that all the comments in the thread will be taken on board by the organisers of Wicksteed at War (& other show organisers) & will only go to make future shows better & safer. Tim can contact us anytime if he is not happy with anything, he is in contact with myself via Facebook & through his association with the Bunker Bash Show.

Taking a look at it for Neil at the weekend, will report back..

What you need is a catalytic heater like... http://www.coleman.com/product/2000004317#.UbjcTtjNkt0 They should still not be used while sleeping though & you have to make sure you have adequate ventilation. Falling that boil the kettle & hot water bottles..

More on Carbon Monoxide here for those that don't know http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/camping-safety/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/ And let this be a warning to those that don't know how dangerous Carbon Monoxide can be, 30 years as a gas heating engineer & I still come across people all the time who have no idea what Carbon Monoxide is.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2140326/Shropshire-campsite-death-Girl-14-killed-tent-barbecue-fumes.html

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=4366 https://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=form&id=4366

Good photos Ian

Hi Tim, thank you for taking the time to read the thread & your reply. Cheers Lee

I think Divers on Standby is a must.. You never see Film Sets no matter how small involving anything on the water without Divers nearby so why should what we do be any different?? & please don't say it's down to costs.. Unless I've missed it there seems to be nothing related to Vehicles on the Water in the MVT Safety Guide.. Probably because since this was written Shows are evolving & looking to do something different all the time & it probably didn't cross anybody's mind.. http://www.mvt.org.uk/safety/Event%20Guidance%20Document%20V1.pdf

Reading some of the threads some satnavs can have a software upgrade (Downgrade) that makes them legal for use in France.