Enigma

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A jeep is simple enough although electrics is a bit of black magic to me. Have fun with your jeep!

Wow, what a joy that must have been.

RIP. Not many Dunkirk veterans left.

This morning I got the news that my WW2 veteran friend Owen passed away.

He was a Batallion sniper in the 53rd Welsh division, East Lancashire regiment.

I met him years ago at the liberation festivities in Den Bosch which was liberated by the 53rd in Oct 1944. Also the only 53rd Div monument in Europe in in the city.

I allways enjoyd his company. I am very glad I saw him last October and he instantly recongnised me and called out Olaf!. He was getting forgetfull I was told so I was soo happy he recognised me.

Rest in peace my friend, till we meet again.

(Portrait photo by Beverly C.)

49 minutes ago, MatchFuzee said:

You could ask the 367 Provost Company: Corps of Military Police

https://en-gb.facebook.com/ww2cmp/

A Home Guard barrier at Howarth (photo no. 6) 

https://abcnews.go.com/Photos/photos/english-village-reenacts-world-war-ii-31080796/image-31081365

Thanks, looks simple enough.

Sooo, I am looking for building plans or such for Ww2 barries, if available.

I mean the red/white beam you put across a road.

I did a searc and some photo's are there mainly of the germans crossing the Polish borders but maybe there are manuals (US?) who specifically adress this.

Thanks

I agree with above although judging a future market is a bit of a dark art.  Bring someone knowledgeable when inspecting the jeep

I continue to be amazed by the skill you display on this project.

I know the owner, met him on several events. Hopefully it was insured for total loss.

Yes, I am interested if you accept a Albanian cheque and ship through Parcel post to my home in the Ukraine.😁

On 8/22/2019 at 9:32 PM, Degsy said:

I was wrong Olaf, I answered you without looking at the pic, it is actually a FWD Har 1. Sorry about that Olaf, for punishment I have awarded myself 100 lines, put brain into gear before applying fingers to keyboard.

You're forgiven Degsy.

We all make mistakes, even me.

22 hours ago, Degsy said:

Disappointed in you Olaf, I thought you would recognise a Chevy!

A Chevy should have a closed cab.

I presume someone grafted a GMC cab on it then?

Surprised to see a Dutch Daf 126 so far from here.

What is that 2 axle GMC looking truck?

Thanks for the reply.

There are more things in life than military vehicles (I am told). Take it easy and succes when you continue.

Any updates?

I love this project.

Cafe Rene, named after Allo Allo?

Congrats!

Nice, looks good.

Guess model building pays of on a 1:1 scale.

Love it. So much more different than a standard tamiya kit.

Looking good.

Its a nice vehicle.

Love that!

 I was wondering. Couldn't it be possible to remove seat backrest altogether and affix something similar directly to the wheel arch behind the seat?

When arriving on the Saturday I was surprised to find big open area's in the America's field. We had a good spot near the spot we used to camp.

Toilets, to my surprise they were stocked with toilet paper every time I went and they were quit clean.

Also noticed less re-enactors, Tracked vehicles, and less traders. Also the abscence (for some years) of the big MV collectors like SDKFZ (Wheatcroft).

Unfortunaltely the bad weather prevented the Lancaster over flight.

I loved to see a Fieseler Storch earlier in the week. Never seen it before.

Last year I stayed in our camp but this year I went to the concerts next to the area. Much nicer than standing around in a beer tent. I enjoyed the music.

I heard that this years all re-enactors had to pay, is that true?

Anyway I agree with Paul about Brexit. ( I'll not go into politics).

I can imagine some mainland traders not booking early because of the uncertainty of the actual date. Maybe some MV owners also stayed away and went some where else. I myself was wondering what would have happened if Brexit was done last May.

Depending on the outcome would I have to give a invertory of what I had in the car? Would there be huge delays because of checks etc. Luckily for ME no Brexit yet. But next year could be a deal breaker for traders. If they had to pay import taxes and have lenghty border checks a lot will stay away.

My W&P...I had fun. Meeting old friends like Markheliops, Gritineye, Martin H. is always good. Made a few new friends.

Bought some bits. Enjoyed the live music. Seen some beautiful ladies walking about. Enjoyed seeing the Storch. Sweated like a leaky radiator on a inflatable couch, trundled through the mud.

AND, enjoyed the ride in the Saurer of Andy.

So, It was a good year.

7 hours ago, ferretfixer said:

He was not correct. It is my Clothes that have shrunk!...…… 😎

Could have been, especially when washing wool on high temps. 😁

One of the usual events is the para drop on Ginkel heath on 21 september in Ede.

Operation Market Garden 2019, big event. Military vehicle column and more;

https://omg2019.nl/en/

We are still hoping to recreate the Waalcrossing at Nijmegen bridge in WW2 wooden boats and repro uniforms, paddling across. But it depends on permits and such.