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    1950 AEC Matador timber tractor for sale

    in HMVF Classifieds

    Posted

    1950 AEC Matador timber tractor

    Chassis no. 085310827 (I think it's ex RAF or RN)

    High speed diffs, runs and drives although needs restoration. I no longer have the time to do it justice so it's got to go.

    Also included a set of 4 nearly new 1400x20 bar grip tires, new gaskets for engine and some extra bits and pieces

    Any questions or for more details please call (preferably evenings or weekends) 07799 805960

    Located North Yorkshire

    OIRO £4500

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    Clauson Mk2 Bridge Pontoon - WW1 - 1/43

    in Military Scale Models

    Posted

    Hi Nick,

     

    Thanks, brown had crossed my mind, I may end up going for that.

     

    The lanchester looks great by the way.

     

    I got the pontoon drawing from a WW1 bridging manual, I'll see if I can find the link.

     

    Myself and a couple of friends are building a model based on the 2' gauge light railways in use behind the front lines, I'll add a link to that as well shortly, it's booked for the tracks to the trenches event in September.

     

    Cheers

     

    Mike

    Clauson Mk2 Bridge Pontoon - WW1 - 1/43

    in Military Scale Models

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I am part way through building a model pontoon bridge section like this:

     

    http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205215536

     

    http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205237342

     

    http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205237899

     

    Here are a couple of photos of my progress so far

     

    IMG_0914a.jpg

     

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    Can anyone help me with the colour it needs to be?

     

    I'm thinking an olive drab, although I'm not sure.

     

    A friend of mine sent me the following extract from a book, I think it was 'One More River To Cross - The Story Of British Military Bridging'.

     

    "Pontoon Mark II (The Clauson Pontoon)

     

    The timber framed pontoons were clad in American white pine, with 3/8” side and 7/16” bottom planking; both sides of the cladding were covered with canvas, secured by five layers of India rubber solution, and the canvas was then coated with marine glue."

     

    Unfortunately this doesn't really help with the colour.

     

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Cheers

     

    Mike

    Vehicle Registration

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted · Edited by matadormike

    you'll need a V55/5 form

     

    https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms

     

    When I registered my Spartan it was through a local DVLA office, you'll have to go through Swansea now.

     

    Have a look here

     

    http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?43806-Good-News-at-The-DVLA&p=405813#post405813

     

    Edit, you'll also need these I think

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/v355-5-guide-to-filling-in-the-application-for-a-first-tax-disc-and-registration-for-a-used-motor-vehicle-v55-5

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exemption-from-mot-testing-v112g

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/declaration-of-exemption-from-mot

     

    A CVR(T) will be MOT exempt since it's tracked, if its old enough it might be nil vehicle excise duty as well.

     

    Mike

    CVRT Spartan

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    I managed to register mine reasonably easily about 18 months ago, the only issue was that I didn't have the MOD release form so I had to get a verification letter from the MVT

     

     

    Once I had that there wasn't a problem, except for having to take it to my nearest vosa station before they would finalise the paperwork

     

     

    This was through a local dvla office though, I don't know whether things will be more difficult now

     

     

    Mike

    CVRT intercom installation in a Spartan

    in British Radio Equipment

    Posted

    Apologies if this is in the wrong place, I'm looking to install a basic intercom (driver to commander, not a full radio fit) in my Spartan and I was wondering if anyone could advise me which parts I'd need to order?

     

    (And what connects to what if possible)

     

    I'm thinking this would be suitable with a couple of headsets?

     

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLANSMAN-MILITARY-Vehicle-IB2-INTERCOM-HARNESS-SYSTEM-/310644265463?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4853d751f7

     

    I take it if I just install the basic intercom there aren't any radio frequency/licence issues?

     

    Thanks in advance

     

    Mike

    Part identification help

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

     

    Has the hull been drilled to let the water out? It's possible that whoever did that may have tapped the holes and fitted this as a drain plug.

     

    Chris

     

    Thanks Chris,

     

    There are a number of holes in the bottom of the hull, and a part of the hull was removed when it had the diesel fitted and a new sump guard fabricated.

     

    There's a good chance it could be being used as a drain plug, at least if its not originally a Spartan part then its less likely to cause a major issue if its missing, I'm still determined to find out where its come from though.

     

    Thanks again

     

    Mike

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