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

Thanks Adrian, that's very kind of you to say so. Although I'm beginning to wonder if the 3D printed running gear isn't going to make the rest of the tank look just a little shabby!:red:

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/

Gentlemen! A very sad day for the restoration fraternity. It has been decided to cut up the LEE for scrap as the project was deemed unworthy. Shown is a salvage dealer cutting up the upper hull. :cry: :laugh:

 

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Mark has bought a cracking project good luck to him

Gentlemen! A very sad day for the restoration fraternity. It has been decided to cut up the LEE for scrap as the project was deemed unworthy. Shown is a salvage dealer cutting up the upper hull. :cry: :laugh:

 

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A sad day indeed

Andy,

 

If you get the history card from Bovington and the Merlin history, I'll translate it for you!

Hi Peter,

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

Hi mate paper work will be in post this week , I have been away had no time to post

Regards Tony

Hi Tony,

Thanks for sorting me out with the report

Andy why were you hiding in the workshop whilst taking video ? I know tanks can be dangerous but you could get a little closer !

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).

Thunder birds are go!

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

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

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

where was i ? out trying to make a few shilling to pay for this shindig, although i must say bob's credit terms are very favourable.

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

bob i'm glad pete got a drive of the old girl, he's worked hard on it. i take it the muff couplings are now on and it's ready for a neutral turn or two on that lovely new concrete pad you put down

 

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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

Very interesting, where were u off in the RB yesterday when I passed you ?

Mr Grundys

Latest news, went to dvla for the fourth attempt this time they spent plenty of gmail looking through the guidance notes sent by vat. The outcome was that they don't know! The problem seems to be that vehicle over 30 years old from outside of eu have a nova exemption code as do military vehicles with release papers, vehicles over 30 years old and from the uk and that have not been recently re imported do not have a nova exemption code! As its a computerised system without either an exemption code or nova number they can't process the registration!! So it has been sent to Swansea so they can figure out how to do it with hmrc.

Basically the new system does not cater for old vehicles that have been sat on a farm for years but hopefully will do soon.

I shall update when hear from Swansea

: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

done today..Now going to sell it,,,! as is with all the bits,,

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

Do you know a friendly local farmer? You will need some ground to get some hours in to knock out the faults (you know what I mean Bob) and get confidence in her before taking it all the way to a show, only to find out its got issues.

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).