Rick W

As I couldnt find the motorcycle section on here (!), I thought Id post these recently found pics for those of you who prefer 2 wheels to 4 and the wind blowing through your hair! 1 http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/douglasclyno.jpg[/img] 2 http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/bikers.jpg[/img] 3 http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/3rdsouthmid.jpg[/img] But can you id the bikes in 1 and 2/3, do you know what regiment the bikes in 2 and 3 belong to?

He was known as the man in charge of the Czars "garage". Nice job if you can get it!

They were originally Maxims, werent they water cooled?

Its a bit premature or WW1 but it still counts as an MV, though it looks like it should belong in a circus. StrassenPanzer. Daimler . 1905 http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/Daimlers.jpg[/img]

Afghanistan, dont ask me how they ended up there, I havent a clue, but they are early Renault tanks.

It was left for a number of years where it got stuck presumably, and was dismantled in 1923. The photo is off a modelmakers website! Sshh! As for the half track idea being sold to the Czar, you may be right I dont know, Iv only just discovered this odd side of the world of HMV's! But from what I can gather there was a lot of touting going on around this. Post WW1 everyone being a bit paranoid, Russian Revolution, franco Prussian war?

What about this creature then! http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/tzartank.jpg[/img] Apparently Russias first tank design. Dated 1918 for the Russian Revolution and constructed by a captain Lebedenko and nicknamed the "Tsar Tank". It was actually made and put to trial. Unfortunately the only thing it destroyed was a tree before the back wheel got bogged down. It weighed 40T, powered by two 240 Hp engines and mounted a gun on each side, the wheel radius was 9 metres. It may look insane but it would cross a shell holed battlefield relatively easily, and if you think about it only a direct hit on the centre hubs would have stopped it. The height of the guns would have given it a considerable advantage too. Stands in as the worlds biggest tank construction. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/tank13.jpg[/img]

Unknown http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/018.jpg[/img] Austin Kegr http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/austin-kegr_lis.jpg[/img] Russian super heavy, never actually made it into combat, surprise, surprise.. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/super_heavy_tank_of_vd_mendeleev_mo.jpg[/img]

Please feel free to add your own! Packard http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/packard.jpg[/img] IZ3 http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/iz-3.jpg[/img] Filatov http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/filatov.jpg[/img] Charron http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/charron.jpg[/img]

Possibly a more likely contender? A Packard I think? http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/am-wi.jpg[/img]

Thats criminal and ridiculous. Cannot something be done about it?? :whistle:

Double rear wheels suggest its a later 1918 variant ( I think), but I dont think they ever saw any action. It could be an Austin-Putilov, but I dont think so. As for the chassis, they were changed onto different chassis like the Willys and Ford tubs/chassis in later years. The bodies could be mounted on White, Fiat and Packard chassis. So maybe the front was a modification too?

The front panels in the first photograph open like windows, whereas the front panels in the Peerless opens upward?

Aha! http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/300px-Peerless_armoured_car_Bovingt.jpg[/img] http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/austin.jpg[/img] http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/austin2.jpg[/img]

It does look a bit like an Austin Tony. Im sure they were a couple of similar vehicles in the WW1 hall at Bovvy, though nothing seems to define it as an Austin.

Cant quite make out the description apart from it says Panzerauto, looks like its sporting 2 MGs in 2 turrets. Anyone know if this was a one off or manufactured? http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/rik242_2006/IMAG0015.jpg[/img]

I was about to ask what powered them , batteries or engine?

Has anyone on here got a Dingo, if so what are spares like to come by, and what are the pitfalls of ownership, common problems etc?

Simon, maybe barking up the wrong tree here. Have you got any id numbers faintly stamped on the axles and bulkhead? Maybe under layers of paint and rust. Have you got any on the C8 you have found?

Hello Don and welcome aboard. Im sure you may find some help on here as everyone takes an interest in something with an engine that makes a great noise, hasa bit of age, and more importantly history about it! Where in East Anglia are you and the planes based, Im guessing near the sea? Enjoy and have a good time. ;-)

Nice little car there Radek. Where is the car in the second photo based?

Given the size it shouldnt be too hard, the tricky bit would be the tracks.

Bovingtons got one of these, Im sure. Werent they for UXB or mine clearance?