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  1. earlymb
    The only function of the soda in electrolysis is to improve conductivity of the water, it does nothing to the object itself. If there isn't enough soda in the solution the current won't flow very good and the process will be very slow or just stop altogether. So there is a bit of experimenting needed to get the proper amount of soda, but I think I would put at least 1 kg in 100 liters of water.
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    No, it isn't!! Cleaning soda are white chrystals, like salt. Caustic soda is something completely different chemically and very nasty stuff. For electrolysis you'll need something like this -> http://groceries.asda.com/product/limescale-plug-unblocker/homecare-soda-crystals/19846 (just an example)
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    For reference, this is a standard WW2 US can converted post-war with a German/British style closure. It's clearly visible how the large mouth has been filled in. This coversion seems to have been very common in France.
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    I guess that's best if you do as the solution gets filled with rust particles, but if you can't the worst that can happen is that the process will take a bit longer. The used solution itself is free of chemicals and even makes a good plant nutrient, but it might cause rust stains if spilled on a poreus surface.
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    There apparently are jerrycans made by a company named 'USMC' indeed, but those will most likely be marked as such on the bottom (and not on the side). The can the TS found was made by Conco, a main US manufacturer of jerrycans. The stamped marking on the side usually indicates the procuring agency that ordered the can (such as 'QMD'), and often 'USA' on the other.
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    That's true but these are easily identified because the original screw-type large mouth is modfied. This one has the German/British type in the middle from factory.
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    I wrote an how-to for electrolysis on another forum: http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=91846 Note: the process is harmless for the original metal but it will remove paint, so if you want to preserve that you'll need another method. :angel:
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    You could look into electrolysis too.
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    It's indeed a rare USMC can, with the German/British style closure. Nice find!
  10. earlymb
    At least they could have made it 'our' shade of green..
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    These brackets came as a kit but were also field-made (both for retro-fitting), so if you can't find any originals making a set yourself won't be historically incorrect. Anyway, I suggest you try the g503.com forum too, you might have more luck there.
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    That's what my dad did last year. He doesn't want to go the whole week anymore and prefers to stay in a hotel rather than a tent now, so he entered his classic (and still very comfortable) Mercedes for the show. Arrived in the morning, stayed the day, dined and slept at a nice hotel and left for home again late next afternoon. This gave him the chance to still visit the event without me having to hear him moan & complain the rest of the summer that 'he's too old for this s**t'...
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    Thanks for the link! :cheesy:
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    Thanks for the explanation, is there a list somewhere online with those groups? So Fighter Command vehicles would have 'F/xx'?
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    Bruce told me he is filming in Dorset today and that he will go abroad in the coming weeks, but I'm sure most of the footage for S03 will be completed by now and might even have been edited into a few episodes already. He also told me that he was genuinely surprised by how popular the show has become...
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    Filming for Season 3 is still in full swing, but it is expected to air starting around August!
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    https://hatchfive.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/mk-iv-respirator-with-early-filter/ Excellent blog on British & Empire militaria overall! :laugh:
  18. earlymb
    Better tell these veterans they were scammers then
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    I think the Dutch army used them too, maybe look over there? You could try Joop Staman; not the cheapest but he has a huge stock of parts.
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    Your best bet might be to find someone parting out a wreck and have it cut out for you. Try g503.com indeed.
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    This jeep does seem to have some value as a parts donor and parting it out might be the best option indeed. It has a lot of small parts that are usually gone, and it seems it those are combat rims? Ask your friend to describe the frame crossmember under the grill (round vs. square), and see what markings are on the heads of various bolts. More photo's would help... Any idea what the owner is asking for it?
  22. earlymb
    More info on this page: http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/1944/1944_equipment_other.html Excellent website for all sorts of British webbing!
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    That sums it up nicely and it's exactly the excuse the Belgians and some German areas use to defend these new taxes. The EU took those German states to court and it's still under review there. Belgium is a typical transit country with most of the roadcargo just passing through, but this has always been the case. Combine that with the poor general condition of the Belgian roads (always 30 years behind) and there really is no objective excuse for this measure. In this case the EU might be your friend.
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    The EU will most probably take the Belgian government to court for this, as it's a barrier for free trade and possibly an illegal measure. 'EU bashing' makes more sense if you actually know what they do.
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    Ditto for the pistol lanyard, but pm sent about it anyway
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