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    Old Set MB/GPW Seat Covers

    in HMVF Classifieds

    Posted

    Hi,

    Does anyone out there have a complete set of old faded MB/GPW canvas seat covers, they would be willing to part with ?. I'm looking for a set to go on my latest GPW (1944) project, which I would like to show unrestored this season.

    Thanks in advance

    Keith

     

    Yes I have some, I will take some pics later today.

     

    Rob...............rnixartillery

    Unussed Hessian Sandbags

    in HMVF Classifieds

    Posted

    Rob,

    I would be interested in 200. I live in Southampton, would you be able to post them? Thanks. By the way your private message box is overloaded. It must be people interested in your bags.

     

    Regards

    Steve H.

     

    Steve ,

     

    200 bags is £90 plus £15 postage ,these are quite heavy.

    B&Q are doing a run on sandbags at the Mo at a pound each !

     

    Cheers

     

    Rob................rnixartillery.

    Firearms Certificate - U.S. 37mm Tank Gun

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted · Edited by rnixartillery

    Thanks for the informative replies.

     

    Based on my experiences recently, I would think that the ability to fire blanks, and an allocation of blanks on your FAC might help your case. I could foresee an argument that if you never want to fire any ammunition you don't need the piece to be fireable.

     

    It is a strange business!

     

    This is not true., I am registered as a collector not a re-enactor and don't use my Artillery for any other purpose than static display and private exhibition .

    I have a self stated condition on my licence that my Artillery will NOT be fired and it made no difference what so ever to my application.

    However as mentioned before and well known amongst live weapon collectors each firearm licencing department interprets legislation differently ,Hampshire being one ,never the less a Section one FA Licence and a powder/ammunition licence are two completely different entities and granted at their own regulations.

     

    Rob................rnixartillery.

    BAD EXPIRIENCE!!!!! Transportaion needed: Kent to Colchester area.

    in Storage & Transportation

    Posted

    I need to Transport an RB 44 with Radio Body from TN23 in Kent. Up to CO7 outside Colchester. (Great Raydon Airfield)

     

    I have had the most frustrating & unpleasant experience of being let down by a Forum recommended Haulier!!

     

    It was agreed for a collection date of 30th November last year to collect the vehicle. After attempting to re contact Nigel of WHB Recovery with no result. A Lady representative Finally got back to Me, to inform Me he had had a family Bereavement.

     

    That was perfectly understandable. Towards the end of December I felt that enough time had elapsed to approach the 'Company' again. It took ages to get a reply from this Lady working off a Mobile phone only.....

     

    After some basic research, it transpires there is no company premises as such. It is based on a farm, fair enough. But they do not have an office, they do NOT have a landline number (Strange for a 'Business') there is absolutely NO way to contact them except by Nigel's mobile phone!.......I have left NUMEROUS Messages without the courtesy of a reply back from him!

     

    I have also sent LOTS of messages via Ebay in an attempt to elicit a response. Which although delayed in replies, She did get back to me. with what I felt were excuses that didn't hold up. Each excuse was met with a polite but factual reply by Me!

     

    I had been informed that he was back at work, but STILL was not replying to messages left on his phone!. I FINALLY managed to get to speak to him today (Sunday) where he got really annoyed & a stated 'Its Sunday' & Rang off!.... Well, yes it IS. But if you fail to respond to ANY phone messages. the person at the other end does NOT know what is going on!!!!! & I only did this, as some companies DO drive on Sundays in the UK.

     

    Completely inaccurate information was passed to the Lady Rep about my Truck. & I have no idea how THAT was formulated? I have tried to be charitable & understanding over all of this. HOWEVER, this whole episode has left Me with no option but to feel. The outfit is run on a shoestring, EXTREMELY Unprofessional Customer Service, Almost TWO MONTHs have elapsed since an initial agreed collection date was installed.

     

    There is no sentiment in Business we are told. & even after attempting to be VERY understanding from my end. I feel the whole mess was avoidable. All with the return of just ONE phone call !!!!......

     

    So, time is passing, & I STILL need to get this truck to the location for repairs. So I can attend W&P this year!

     

    Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE, HONEST & Fair priced Haulier. recovery Firm to tackle this simple task?

     

    The truck can drive to the low loader, But will most likely need winching up the ramps. Or dragging up with a HIAB/ ATLAS crane. As it has a badly slipping clutch! Hence the requirement to get it up to Colchester for the repairs!

     

    HELP, PLEASE !!!!!.............. Mike.

     

     

    You are not the first this guy has let down and most certainly not the last as I'm quite sure other forum members have experienced. I have had quite a bit of gear moved by this chap and to be fair he was reliable up until a couple of years ago when it all went pear shaped and caused me a fair bit of grief transporting a Live Gun.

    He is NOT reliable !

     

    Rob..................rnixartillery.

    Star Wars Rogue One / MV related

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Robin,

     

    Slightly off track but a Friend of mine and fellow collector designed ,built and supplied the 'Blasters' in the Original Star Wars Trilogy.

    I was only playing with these just recently ,current value around 30k each !

     

    Rob..................rnixartillery.

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