paul_bish

amazing. I love 3D printers and shows how useful this forum is.

I watched this last night. They had a "Jackal" based on a Land Rover 101 (I think), didn't look too bad in passing shots and a lot fo effort had gobe into it. The Mastiff they were using looked real, or a pretty good mock-up. Oh and the uniforms looked like chinese copy Multicam rather that real MTP but I could be wrong. All in all someone had done some research and made an effort to get it right.

Hello from a UK member currently in LA. Nice part of the world

well its a spoof, supposed to be funny I think

whats the vehicle in the first photograph, never seen one of those before

whats the vehicle in the first photograph, never seen one of those before

Its certainly a big truck. Seen them at shows for years but a lots of truck to carry 2.5tons...

Will check there for a date when I go up on the collection date

Going to order that kit right now! so far all electrics work (touch wood etc) Just on Steel Soldiers now looking at painting tips. Paint is ordered, the same as my Dodge which is matched to some NOS parts I have sourced :-D

This is all great advice and will be followed. I am on Steel Soldiers and have found it very helpful, though a lot of folks obsessed with "bobbing" trucks. My Dodge M37 is also very slow up hills, the one to Detling showground almost killed me... One area that was very rusty (well non existent in places) was the windshield surround, the bit that folds out. I ordered a pair from here on Monday evening this week and it arrived yesterday!!! http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/ I have it booked in for a full brake service, filters, oil etc and will get the fuel tank checked as well. Rex Ward is sorting this work via some of his contacts. Can't think of a more helpful person!

Good tip, will take a look when I go and collect the vehicle

welcome on board sir. Always fun (and good solid information) to be had round these parts

The more I look at the pictures I think the hinges are fake, they look wrong somehow! And I did think the steering wheel was large, it filled the cab and made it smaller inside than my Dodge! still not what you would call a nimble driver though :-D Nice to have some history though. A couple of questions; Do you have any pictures of it on set? Do you know what the sand coloured overspray paint is, im thinking if its film set paint it might scrub off to give a better base for painting...could be wishful thinking...

I am not sure of the age and its not registered, just kicked off that process. If it s a real dropside one it puts it around 1970 plus but if its a faked one it coud be earlier. The first job will be transporting to a garage to have the brakes all done so they are nice and safe, best not short change myself there. Thanks for the link, will save on shipping form the US

£3,700. I reckon £1500/2000 to spend and its still a good price and saves us money each year for our shows in renting a 7.5 ton truck (and I wanted one...)

£250 sounds good to me. I might have a slight change in plan in terms of destination but thats a good ballpark but will get back to you (that plus VAT?) The sides are metal, well pretty sure they are... the person I bought from does movie horse carriage rental and stunts (Warhorse etc) and they did have 2 M35s and hummers so must be the same ones. Its been stood outside for a while so body floor and cab door frames need work but nothing major or structural. more pics here http://www.modernforces.com/REO_M35.htm

Thats good to know on the brake fluid. I bought some Morris's 15/40 Oil in the end. Thanks for the advice

Cheers Robin. Much appreciated

As I have posted elsewhere on the forum I have bought a new truck. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?36938-Bought-a-new-truck-M35A2 It starts, runs (and all the lights work) but its not so hot in the stopping area so its going up to Rex Wards for a good brake overhaul. So I need transport between Rickmansworth and Rex Wards in Bucks, about 43 miles according to Google Maps. I am thinking suspended tow or low lowder would work. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. /Paul

I have found te shipping pretty good, even with some heavy items

after putting a surprise low bid on eBay I managed to win this. http://www.modernforces.com/REO_M35.htm It needs some work but was cheap. I do need recommendations on a trasport company who can take the truck from Rickmansworth to Rex Wards in Berks, as the brakes need work. It starts, goes but doesn't stop! Any help or leads welcome /p

perfect. Many thanks for your answer.

Evening all, I have purchased an M35A2 and will be collecting in the next few weeks and thought it best to get prepped for the journey to my storage. Reading the TM it says I need MIL-PRF-2104 (OE/HDO 15W40) oil for the engine. This is the turbo "whistler" model. Anyone know of a good UK equivalent? Thanks in advance /p

If you are talking about the Toy Soldier brand plastic repros its fine as long as you have a defence under the VCRA, e,g. a member of a regognised airsoft group or a reenactment group same as buying an airsoft gun from abroad. I have had them go through customs, and paid duty no problem http://www.toysoldier.com.hk/product_details.php?pid=214 Our group have imported many of these with no problem

have you tried Midwest Military Supplies? they stock most things http://www.midwestmilitary.net/m38a1.html