simon king

Anybody know much about this -apparently to be the subject of a Channel 4 documentary marking the centenary of Cambrai. Seems that the hull has been made by JCB and that it will use modern mechanicals. Press are reporting that there appears to be some hiccup with driving it through Lincoln due to Health and Safety concerns

It seems that signatures only appear if you are signed in to the site. Is that the intention or is that a foible of the new software? My preferred option is to review the site and only sign in if needed. We all had to learn how to use the old system so learning the new system shouldn’t be too hard, particularly as you can seem to immerse yourself to the depth that you want. Can’t be doing with all the touchy feely stuff like reputation/kudos/likes etc etc or having the site wishing me a happy birthday but if that sort of thing floats your boat then you’re going to be a happy bunny.

Somebody had better tell the RAF Museum as well as they have one in RAF markings on display at Hendon sk

The “lime green” seems to be (or close to) Green G5, although my understanding is that this was usually used as a disruptive colour over khaki green G3 rather than being used with SCC2. Never say never though!

Thanks Richard, that is very helpful sk

Thanks for that. Just the sort of information I needed!

Were the front and back axles of the MW and O Series Bedfords the same? thanks

Pete Gaine has recently restored a Morris CS11/30 Ambulance. Currently advertised for sale on Milweb.

Hi Chris, I assumed you were ok with most of the holes but wasn't sure. Those series of holes do look pukka don't they but I can't for the life of me think of any jeep installations or add ons that would have needed them, suggesting they are from post war use. Have you tried asking the question on the G503 forum? If there is an answer, someone on there will have it. cant think of a good bodyman as I replaced the back panel on mine with PB in the garage but if you find one, let me know as there will be some MW wings and a footstep generator box to sort out soon. Did the MWR body you used for your MW have a data plate by any chance?Have you got a photo. Do you also have any photos of the floor showing the fixing arrangements for the operators seat at the front? cheers

Pete have you tried Robert at Dataplates4U- that's where the plate for my GS trailer came from.

If you look at Tony Lawrence's thread on here relating to the restoration of his mortar trailer, that type of hitch seems to be a common post war alteration and has been seen on a number of these 10cwt trailers.I have begun to wonder if "mortar trailers" with a tailgate at the back are actually Mk II GS trailers, as opposed to the Mk I trailers which have curved mudguards and different woodwork including a shorter body to allow the fitment of a toolbox

thanks for that - restoration has been a long time coming but I always felt it was a significant gap in the collection of British combat tanks held by the Tank Museum. Looking forward to seeing any pictures of progress.

Just viewed a YouTube video showing armour in storage at the former Isle of Wight tank museum. Amongst the hulks was an A30 Challenger, one of only two remaining i think . Did this come from Bovington and did they retain ownership? Does anybody know the current state and whereabouts of this rare project? thanks

Well they were until last week anyway...... Clearly the Typhoon Project does not foresee any problems with the CAA in relation to the Sabre. I suspect the problem will be spares support. Not insurmountable but I guess horribly expensive. The difference with Merlins is that there are many hundreds flying which tends to reduce the unit cost for consumable spares as well as maintaining a body of knowledge on their operation.

There is also an airworthy project under way in Canada. Google Typhoon Legacy if I remember correctly. They recently took possession of the original Typhoon wing sections which were formerly on display in a diorama in the former Victory Museum in France - or was it Belgium. Good to see that the British project has acquired an unused Napier Sabre.

I got mine in packs of five from Frosts Auto Restoration. Their website has a video showing the clamps in detail and how to use them. I think they are still the small ones, unlike Machine Marts

The Scammell in the video is an R100 Pioneer gun tractor used with heavy artillery rather than the SV/2S recovery tractor though........

The complete station list for Bedford MWRs listed on WFTW Vol 2 (page WS19-38/39) suggests that MWRs used operationally by armoured formations were supplied with 2 or 4 170ah batteries rather than the expected 100/120ah batteries. Can't seem to find any photos of these batteries. Can anybody suggest where I might be able to find some references for them. I'm not even sure if they had wooden or metal cases. Thanks

Passes through the cab floor Nicky - see Tomas' thread on MWC rebuild.

Oh for a time machine. The CCF at school had a pile of FBE pontoons which eventually must have just rotted away. I never saw them used. It was 45 years ago though.........

Looking for a WS19 B Set tuning wheel - as usually stripped out by REME in post war rebuilds. For cosmetic restoration so no need for operational example thanks

I am looking for a pair of correct seats for my Bedford MWR. I am led to believe that any wartime Bedford seat is suitable. thanks

Tom send me a private message with your e-mail address and I will send you the drawings for the bins

Hi Tom the Chore Horse or BSA 300w generator is correct for the MWR and fits in the drivers footstep box although it is a squeeze. It was never intended to be used other than when the set was used as a ground station, That wiring schematic also shows the radio equipment in one version of the MWR and is probably the "simplest" to find - although finding signals equipment can be both time consuming and expensive - it is just shown removed from the vehicle which was an intended option. The four batteries are clamped two either side of the table and the charging board with its protective cover is attached to the LHS of the headboard adjacent to the control box for the auxiliary generator. The radio carrier simply clicks into mounts on the table Bins were either 56" or 36" long, 12" wide and 9" high. On the LHS the 56" bin went on top of the wheel arch cupboard and the shorter rear cupboard. The 36" bin went on the RHS above the wheel arch cupboard. Other MWRs had another horizontal cupboard on the RHS in place of the bin. The bins had a canvas flap. I can let you have my drawings if you want. The MWR with a raised tilt - to provide more headroom - is a post war modification - note the xxYTxx registration. The boxes bins and cupboards are for aerials, radio/vehicle spares and the crews kit. The horizontal lockers on top of the wheel arches will take spare radios and power supplies, although the official inventory for a 15cwt radio truck does not include spare radio/psu.