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Hi Mark,There are several shades of OD used in during the war, it's down to personal choice at the end of the day. I use a special mixed OD paint from RR services and I thinks its a great colour for the WWII vehicles. I've had several inquiries as to it's paint number whilst at shows. If your interested send me a PM and I'll send you the paint code. regards Steve

Hi guys ,I wonder if anyone can help me with a possible grid reference all I've got is 01-180 Warwickshire.Do the military use this sort of Grid Ref?? regards Steve

Try this for a start http://www.ozarks102id.org/

It's not just my Work colleagues, it's the whole village where I live that think I'm of my trolley. I keep saying it's them that wash the car on Sunday and cut the grass that have lost the plot :-D

Here's a good site about the Union Flag http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/union-jack/union-jack.html

Our Morris commercial engine use's an 18mm spark plug, although not sure of the number / type until I check in the morning.

You could always drop it off at mine and we'll finish off for you :-D :-D Get some others involved with your project and you can give them the pleasure of driving it when it's finished, you'll be surprised at how many people would love to get the chance to help out with restoration of a classic old vehicle. maybe put an ad in the local shop/paper!!! I've got 5 who help me regularly with the GMC's and I buy the beers when we go out,It works And finally just think how many others would love the chance to do what your doing,have fun with it!!!. If all else fails watch this presentation it may inspire you http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/ regards Steve

A hood used for instrument reading to stop you looking around or light entering ,much like when you do instrument flying on aircraft??

Great day out, having lunch with the kids was great fun, As soon as we sat down on an empty table it was immediately packed with kids asking questions. Some pictures of todays event http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1778/p1010118mj7.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5905/p1010137hs7.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/849/p1010106ez3.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4319/p1010113zt2.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6951/p1010117qk5.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1146/p1010133hb4.th.jpg[/img] http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2966/p1010119oi4.th.jpg[/img]

Spot on Tony, Last year I took 400 kids around the school playing fields in my GMC, 20 at a time with two teachers sitting in the rear to keep them all seated,It was a great days event. Tomorrow there will be some veterans from the RBL attending to talk to the kids and I'm taking a huge amount of weapons a wartime memorabilia for the kids to get the feel of. I'll post some pictures on Thursday :-) Steve

Check these out and the price :schocked: :schocked: http://www.fineartmodels.com/home/index.asp

I'm visiting a junior school on Wednesday with a GMC and Jeep to educate the kids about WWII they are doing a topic on WWII so we've been asked to attend. Anyone fancy a trip to the Midlands your more than welcome :-D

1/1 scale is all I have time for at the moment although I used to spend many hours building 1/24 Airfix aircraft kits.I still have about 30-40 various scales awaiting to be assembled from the late 70's.

Correct, Its a side light without the Inners.Was a nice little extra so I thought I'd leave it be. :-D Caustic is used as a drain cleaner so no problem with that going down the drain,as for the paint 99% stays in the tub so when I finally get around to cleaning that out ,I'll tip the residue in an old paint tin and skip it. Enviro friendly 8-) 8-) regards Steve

Hi Jack ,Yes it was Norwegian ,It had so much paint on it that rubbing it down was a major problem. The Caustic stripped the removed parts over night :-D :-D I've removed the thick cab paint with a blow lamp,which was quite easy to do, If your careful you don't damage the inner panel surfaces. Starting to repaint it today Here's some of the progress http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2990/p1010078lh5.th.jpg[/img] http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3710/p1010065at9.th.jpg[/img] http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/83/p1010066cr0.th.jpg[/img] http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/893/p1010070fz5.th.jpg[/img] http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3436/p1010072si3.th.jpg[/img]

No fumes and It doesn't get hot at all,When you add the caustic it get slightly warm. The panels aren't galvanized but will check with some that are to see the reaction regards Steve

Can anyone identify which particular vehicle these softskin doors belong too?? regards Steve http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1695/p1010077cf3.th.jpg[/img] http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6675/p1010074ts1.th.jpg[/img] http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9058/p1010075qt0.th.jpg[/img] http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4172/p1010076wz7.th.jpg[/img]

Well I've been in need of some paint stripping of some of the small parts on my new GMC so having tried the usual paint strippers,I've decided to try Caustic Soda!! 2.5ltrs of caustic and about 30 gallons of water in an old water tank and WoW overnight the 12 layers of paint were gone. This is the best by far I've tried and the cheapest. It's only good on steel parts as it will erode other metals very quick. Just wash off with a hose to remove the Caustic. Here's the way I've done it http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1317/p1010079bm1.th.jpg[/img] http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/771/p1010080vs6.th.jpg[/img] http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9035/p1010081xc1.th.jpg[/img] http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5208/p1010082xf1.th.jpg[/img]

The lights can be seen here,small side lights on the front and rear and one large headlight in the center ,but we also had 4 cycle lamps to attach to the wings if needed for night driving. http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8274/dsc00193xj7.jpg[/img]

Thanks for sorting that little problem Safariswing :-D :-D, Whats the maximum size I can Upload, is it 100mb like youtube?? Regards Steve

I've uploaded to You Tube because I cant upload it to HMVF,,, If I enter my user name and password (the one I use to enter the forum ) it doesn't work, If I sign up for a new account it says email address is already used??

I'd like to get my hands on one of those Anti tank rifles to go in the Morris LRC we're rebuilding as it was fitted in them as standard along with a Bren Gun

I've just managed to cut a little from the T55 dvd I made, so here it is on you tube

Hi Kim, I'm after Hydrovac rebuild spare parts,and gearbox rebuild parts if you could help?? Regards Steve

Hahahaha, Glad you liked it, The M42 is Safe FOR NOW ;-) ;-). As for the Barking bit ,Nah we're just living a little which I think is what most people have forgotten about in todays society. "Why stop with those negative waves " Kind Regards Steve