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  1. Adrian Barrell
    Episcope No5 (7 no) and No6 (1 no) fit the first two types of all round vision cupola, as used in Cromwell, Churchill and Comet. The later type in Cent uses No 7 and 8 ISTR. They look very similar but are slightly fatter. It might be that there is no 8 and they also use a 6 but I would have to look it up! Having looked it up, I was right. Easy to pick up the wrong ones at a show......
  2. Adrian Barrell
    Episcopes were used in the all round vision cupolas fitted from 1944 in Cromwells, Churchills and Comets.
  3. Adrian Barrell
    The Valentine lubrication chart calls for brake fluid no. 3.
  4. Adrian Barrell
    The seals were unlikely to be natural rubber if mineral oil was the original filling, the two are not compatible. Cromwell etc. use a composite seal to allow the use of mineral oil.
  5. Adrian Barrell
    Nice to see so many faces, old and new. Thanks to Iain for suggesting it in the first place and thanks to all who came. Was good to see a couple of very nice vehicles, pity the weather wasn't better but not too bad for January 2nd!
  6. Adrian Barrell
    Mendlesham is only 25 mins, even by Landrover...... Cups would be good if you have some. You can't miss my place, though no tanks in the field at present!
  7. Adrian Barrell
    If people want to arrive earlier than 2.00, that's fine.
  8. Adrian Barrell
    Paul and Jerry, the more the merrier! Lots of room, as to what to bring, it was all Iain's idea, I know nothing....... Just bring yourselves.
  9. Adrian Barrell
    I first heard about the new days during last summer and indeed saw it confirmed on the W&P stand at Combined Ops. So, yes, you are slow Mark! I think it's a good idea, gives people more time to get home.
  10. Adrian Barrell
    All welcome, address for those who haven't been before is IP137EH. Easy to find, big sheds, much junk!
  11. Adrian Barrell
    Iain, my daughter is 8 in six weeks time so I'm sure she will entertain your little one! Looks like it will be a small turnout but that's fine.
  12. Adrian Barrell
    I have a pair I would exchange for good Dunlop Trak Grips.
  13. Adrian Barrell
    To have a 10" stroke with a 7" closed height, it must be two stage. I can't remember seeing a two stage jack that small but I'll have a look through my pile of jacks.
  14. Adrian Barrell
    26th might be tricky being Boxing Day but the others are fine. Biscuits? Bring biscuits and you can come when you like!
  15. Adrian Barrell
    All welcome to come to my place and peer at my junk, usually free Saturday afternoons.
  16. Adrian Barrell
    Neither! I think it's Hollebone.
  17. Adrian Barrell
    Plymax. Cromwell turret basket floor is made from it.
  18. Adrian Barrell
    From a link posted on another thread, this gives some alternatives. Ignore the appearance on your screen but the comparison might help. I would be surprised if BS381C has even been heard of in the US.
  19. Adrian Barrell
    Racal BCC66HE.
  20. Adrian Barrell
    Well it's wireless equipment, probably an aerial stay. Chris will probably give chapter and verse!
  21. Adrian Barrell
    I made no mention of Air Ministry Brown, whatever that is. AFAIK, Dark Earth was an Air Ministry colour as used on aircraft together with Dark Green. The Army brown was SCC2 which seems to be a matt version of Service Brown. Dark Earth is a bit lighter than Service Brown in matt finishes. Service Brown in gloss finish is very dark brown.
  22. Adrian Barrell
    Surely Dark Earth is an Air Ministry colour and is certainly lighter than Service Brown.
  23. Adrian Barrell
    All Pionairs were DC-3s, just not all DC-3s (by a long way) were Pionairs!
  24. Adrian Barrell
    I'd be interested. PM sent.
  25. Adrian Barrell
    I have read that was the case.
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