ferrettkitt

I've been out to buy a uv bulb for the pond and in that 1/2 hour we have had blue sky and sun and then back to cloudy and miserable. The good British summer has arrived

Get ya dingies out of the loft move to high ground, I think were in for a crap summer

No no it looks wonderful I wouldn't change it to much otherwise you will never finish it, you can always make some parts 'stripable' for new improved bits just like the real thing.

If anyone is interested I have started a Facebook group for 58 pattern webbing if you want to join I believe I can add you by email so send me a pm. At the moment its all nice and fresh with no posts but I would be happy to see you and some of you're rare 58 pattern webbing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/602393123118724/

Mark has bought a cracking project good luck to him

A sad day indeed

Hi Peter, I have the Merlin report courtesy of Tony I'll send you a copy many thanks

Hi Tony, Thanks for sorting me out with the report

I could have but that would have spoiled the whole idea of having a crappy vid, if you look closely in the pic I'm hiding in the back (above the roof in that overloaded transit pick up I'm doing my chadd or chav impression).

I bet you were humming the tune when you wrote that :-D

It is a crappy video now that I've looked at it

I have a sh*tty video shot from a dodgy angle that I'll post up just as soon as I have some grub.

Could of sworn that I flashed you (with the headlights) before anyone comments

Thats where your going wrong then if your only charging shillings :cool2:

He even had a passenger for a short while said persons ears were suitably blasted and eyes suitably exhausted Yep Petes done a cracking job

Mr Grundys

:banghead: :computerrage: Good luck don't forget to raise the issue with the MVT / IMPS

Spares for Ferrets aren't exactly jumping out of the wood work but most things can be had if you ask the right people. Some of the basic consumables like spark plugs can be found quite easily and even the oil filter can changed for a cartridge type, if you prefer that over the nappy type which can be washed out in petrol and reused. I suspect the reason for lack of answers is that most forum members have experience of the Ferret but not the BRDM. For me I would buy a Ferret over a BDRM everyday as it is a vehicle that many people have experience of repairing, driving and using day to day. Its an armoured vehicle that you can fit in a garage, drive on your own and put a smile on most peoples faces when you drive by. I'm not saying that you can not do the same in a BRDM you can. If you want to break new ground and learn things as you go I would say buy a BRDM but if you would prefer the experience and spares backing that goes with a Ferret that would be the direction to go in. If I say that the BRDM would be a challenge I suspect I know which direction you will take The V100 is an impressive vehicle if you can find one and for the right money

Like the use of the batteries

Slightly touching on military things in that the MOD asked for research into cold weather clothing and more. I've somewhat simplified that http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2326727/The-pyjama-clad-hero-robbed-Everest-glory-The-bizarre-story-genius-helped-Hillary-summit-60-years-ago--wearing-night-clothes.html

Better to have a working Clansman intercom than no intercom

From facebook Steve Osfield It eventually ended up in New Zealand, possibly just as parts for bridgelayers although no Mk III were used for bridgelayers.

Knowing someone who has contacts at the range the power packs, wiring looms and anything that will burn are pulled from the vehicle before it goes on the range.

Running again today it does sound great the sound of ten pound notes going bang all in harmony

I'm sure that the locals wouldn't mind it running into town or a quick trip up and down the race course (Haydock Park).