Jack

No worries, it takes a bit of practise :shock: if you scroll down a bit further on photobucket you will see a 'Rotate Picture'

feature that will rotate your image.

Any problems then just ask.

Cheers

Jack.

Stupid question Paul, but where is it?

There was so much scrap metal from the thousands of abandoned vehicles that the French scrapping operation wasn't completed until the mid 1960's, not that long before I was born.

 

Steve

That is pretty amazing, can't quite comprehend that amount of destruction.

Good to see you back Steve!

Jack.

Nat,

What is your new job? 8)

So long can you run a vehicle without additives before it starts to damage the engine?

To me owning an MV is all about owning and preserving a piece of serious world history and it is our responsibility to share this history and to pass the knowledge to all of those who are interest and in some cases to those who aren't.

We most certainly have to pass this on to children, they will be the ones who keep the torch burning. So this is what I would like to do.

To take the GMC to shows and each time I attend a show I would wear a different uniform from a different country, and yes, that would also include a German uniform. Shock horror, I know that for some this would be disgusting and un welcomed...

But why would it be? Just because I own a GMC does it mean that I am restricted to what I wear?

Ok, second idea I have had today :shock:

How about a buyers guide section? What to look for and what not to buy. I will be looking for a WC52 next year that I can bring on so it would be useful to me to start with.

Going to take a break now has I have thought to much this morning already :?

What happened to all of the German tanks/ armour after the war to make them so scarce today? I would of thought that the allies would of reconditioned them and then sent/sold them to the four corners of the earth (even though it is round).

Can anyone tell me what exactly Bren Gun Carriers were for? My Grandfather always complained about them being next to useless for protecting the men in side of them, so this is telling that they were a front line vehicle, were they a small gun tractor?........

Cheers Degsy, didn't think of them!

Ok, how about this for an idea...........

MV's Reunited, if you still know the chassis number of your old MV and want to know where it is and what it is now doing, we could have a section for this where you can post the chassis number etc etc?

What do you think?

Dear all.

Isaac Preston ( http://www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk) was kind enough to send me the email below, seeing as it is relevant to all of us, he gave permission for it to posted here so have a read through and again, do something about it!

Thanks to Isaac and to the MVT Council of Management. please do keep us up to date.

_____________________________________________________________

Dear MVT Member,

The Violent Crime Reduction Bill. "Manufacture, import and sale of

realistic imitation firearms"

Most Members now realise the seriousness of this proposed bill, with a

ban on sales making our de-activated weapons and AFV's worthless. Many

have already contacted MP's, the Home Office, etc, and we must keep up

the pressure.

Here is a recent reply from Mr Bottomley at the Home Office to an MVT

Member's query on stakeholders ;

Dear Sir,

There is no question of applying to be a stakeholder. Anyone with a

legitimate interest in the possession and use of realistic imitation

firearms is automatically a stakeholder and is welcome to make a

submission to the consultation. To do so you should make your case in

writing and send it to the Home Office, POPCU, Firearms Section, SE

Quarter, 5th Floor, Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.

Alternatively, if you prefer, you could send your submission to my

e-mail address.

Keith Bottomley

keith.bottomley@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Below are a few more quotes from Mr Bottomley ;

" the Bill is still in the early stages of its journey through

Parliament During that process, weaknesses and anomalies will be

exposed, debated and turned into any number of amendments. That being

the case any finished legislation will probably look very different to

what it does now. "

" As you may know, the Bill allows for exceptions and exemptions to the

proposed ban on the manufacture, importation or sale of realistic

imitation firearms. The Government recognises that the law must work in

a way which allows for certain genuine interests and needs. The Home

Office will be consulting stakeholders about this, but the Government

believes that the case for any exemptions will need to be strongly made

to ensure they do not undermine the central purpose of the ban. "

" We can confirm though that the Home Office has already received a

number of submissions suggesting possible amendments and exceptions for

the benefit of collectors, re-enactors, film and theatre groups and

other sections of the community that use realistic imitation firearms,

including deactivated guns, in their pastimes. "

" The Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Commons in June and is

scheduled for its Committee Stage there in October. We expect that the

sorts of exceptions and exemptions that will be allowed for will emerge

then but we cannot say what these might be at present. However, I can

assure you that your comments have been noted in this context. "

" Stakeholders are those people with an interest which means there is no

need to be registered; if you have an interest, you are a stakeholder.

We will be formally consulting with the major organisations representing

specific interests (the Gun Trade Association for example) but at the

same time, we welcome written contributions from any individual such as

you who has an interest. "

We don't have much option but to believe him !

The committee's first meeting is set for Thursday October 13th. The

general opinion is that in some form this bill will become law.

So as individuals and as groups we must keep informing those involved in

drafting and passing this bill of it's many serious repercussions, and

sending in well reasoned suggestions for exemptions and exceptions to

save as much as possible of our heritage, hobby and businesses.

There are various suggestions for exemptions, for example weapons made

before a certain date, and or over a certain calibre, some favour a

register of guns and owners etc etc. If you have a viable suggestion,

send it to the people who will be making the decisions.

WE MUST KEEP THE RIGHT TO SELL OUR LEGALLY OWNED DE-ACS.

OUR BOTTOM LINE HAS TO BE THAT IF WE ARE TO LOSE THE RIGHT TO SELL OUR

LEGALLY PURCHASED AND OWNED ITEMS, THEN WE MUST BE COMPENSATED FOR THE

FINANCIAL LOSS. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS IN ANY SUBMISSION.

The MVT has applied to be included as a stakeholder, and should be

included in consultations along with the Gun Trade Federation, as the

MVT represents much wider interests than the Federation.

PLEASE ASK FOR THE MVT WITH OVER 5000 MEMBERS, BE INCLUDED ALONGSIDE THE

GUN TRADE FEDERATION AS A MAJOR ORGANISATION TO BE FORMALLY CONSULTED.

JUST REMEMBER, MR BOTOMLEY HAS SAID HE WILL WELCOME YOUR SUBMISSION.

AS GOOD LOYAL SUBJECTS OF THE QUEEN, THEN WE SHOULD OBLIGE HIM WITH

PLENTY OF CONSTRUCTIVE CORRESPONDENCE.

CONTACT DETAILS OF SUGGESTESTED "INFLUENTIAL" PEOPLE.

The Prime Minister

The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP

10 Downing St.

London

SW1A 2AA

The Opposition Leader

The Rt Hon Michael Howard QC MP

howardm@parliament.uk

The Home Secretary

The Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP

The Shadow Home Secretary

The Rt Hon David Davis MP

The Liberal Democrat Leader

The Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP

dosanjhg@parliament.uk via Gurpreet Dosanjh

Apart from the Prime Minister, the address for all these, including the

members of the VCR Committee listed below is ; House of Commons London

SW1A 0AA

Website to find who your MP is. http://www.theyworkforyou.com

BELOW DETAILS OF THE VCR COMMITTEE.

Their first meeting is set for Thursday October 13th.

(L) Labour. © Conservative. (LibD) Lib Dem. (SNP) Scottish National

Party.

Ms Diane Abbott (L) can be contacted via Camilla at

drejerc@parliament.uk Hazel Blears (L) blearsh@parliament.uk

Kevin Brennan (L) brennank@parliament.uk

Ms Dawn Butler (L) butlerd@parliament.uk

Mr James Clappison © clappisonj@parliament.uk

Rosie Cooper Cooper (L) cooperre@parliament.uk

Mr Jonathan Djanogly © djanoglyj@parliament.uk

Lynne Featherstone (LibD) featherstonel@parliament.uk

Stewart Hosie (SNP) hosies@parliament.uk

Mr Kevan Jones (L) jonesk@parliament.uk

Ms Sally Keeble (L) keebles@parliament.uk

Steve McCabe (L) mccabes@parliament.uk

Mr Humfrey Malins © malinsh@parliament.uk

Mr Mark Oaten (LibD) oatenm@parliament.uk

Stephen Pound (L) pounds@parliament.uk

Mr Mark Prisk, © priskm@parliament.uk

Mark Pritchard, © pritchardm@parliament.uk

Chris Ruane, (L) ruanec@parliament.uk

Jim Sheridan, (L) sheridanj@parliament.uk

Lynda Waltho (L) walthol@parliament.uk

Jeremy Wright © wrightj@parliament.uk

The chairmen are

Mr Joe Benton (L) bentonj@parliament.uk

and Mr Eric Forth. © forthe@parliament.uk

WE HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT ON THURSDAY SEPT 15th A JOINT MEETING FOR

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WITH THE HO WAS HELD IN LONDON. THE MVT WAS NOT

INCLUDED, IN SPITE OF SIMON BROMLEY ASKING SINCE JULY FOR THE MVT TO BE

INCLUDED IN CONSULTATIONS.

DO ALL YOU CAN TO GET THE MVT INCLUDED IN THE CONSULTATION PROCESS.

Please do not write to me, chase your MP, the VCR Committee, or Tony

Blair !

I will be on tuesday i,m off to Canada

.....don't rub it in Paul :twisted:

Think everyone has left the country................... :twisted:

Sorry Paul, I am here, just a bit busy in the office today so I thought that I would keep my mouth shut :shock:

...........just listening to an interview on the radio with Alan Wicker, I like him.

Ok, I don't want to bore you for to much longer but RR Services are sending me some colours samples 8)

The paint on my GMC is a glossy mat or is it a dull gloss............ :twisted:

 

Chances are it won't reproduce correctly, if you've got a scanner, scan it into photoshop or some other paint programe & it should give you the RGB values. 8)

Now you are just showing off :shock:

When I get home I will take some pictures of the colour that is on the GMC and post them up!

Tim.

The piant on the GMC is pointing towards the deep green (gloss?) colour.......do Dallas supply this?

So if I took a piece of my GMC down to B&Q...they could macth the paint......and the paint would be good enough to use on an MV?

Jack

 

Thanks for your brilliant report about Tanks in Action. Can I please use it for the Friends of the Tank Museum's Tracklink magazine for the February edition?

 

John Gillman, Tracklink Editor.

Please feel free John, it would be a pleasure!

Thanks for the great photo of the M3 Grant. This winter we are hoping to fit a 37mm gun into the turret, fully fix the hull roof in place, fit a prop-shaft guard, change the clutch release springs for more user-friendly ones, mend the engine oil leak and provide proper access ramps or ladders for veterans to get in and out. We may also fit a basket under the turret hatch to enable people to ride safely in the turret. The correct aircleaners may also be obtained and ftted if time permits.

Hi John.

..........am I right in thinking that this great piece of history is yours? If so, it would be wonderful to hear some more about it! 8)

Best wishes.

Jack.

....just want to buy a tin and get it painted :cry:

Right.

 

Where do I get paint from........for my GMC? 8)

Told you before, take a sample of the colour you like to your local automotive paint supplier & they will match it for you.

C'mon, wake up at the back

Thanks Tim.

......the problem is, I have 7 different colours on there :oops: :cry:

Right.

Where do I get paint from........for my GMC? 8)