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    tiger tank

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    So does any body know whats happened to the ex Aberdeen Proving Grounds Tiger. Shipped to Uk, but then what?

     

    And whats the rumours behind somebody "building" 7 full sized repro Tigers?

     

    Hi Karoshi,

    the tiger is still in the U.K i belive, apparently after leaving Aberdeen (because they have no storage facilities undercover) it went to germany where i belive the engine was removed by persons unknown ???so it came to the U.K. but i not sure who actually has it.

     

    As for the building of repro`s there was a similar tale several years ago with reference to german A7V`s of which there is only one example left.

     

    Ashley

    Exbury We'll Meet Again 3-4th June

    in Future events and meetings

    Posted

    Hi all,

    idid hear from a friend who spoke to one of the organisers, thiugh it is a pre- D day show they did not object to post war vehicles being in attendence but strictly no axis vehicles and no sales of nazi ( :evil: :evil: ) militaria or display of german uniforms.

     

    I must admitt i usually like my tent (non military) to be close to my jeep but at this shoe it wont happen I shall suffer from tea withdrawl symtoms :cry: :cry: :cry:

     

    Ashley

    ural to bmw

    in Motorcycles

    Posted

    Hi Berni,

    with out checking the dates i belive `ordanance tan ` was authorised in 1943, most of the Afrika Korps vehicles were shipped in the grey colour and received a tan over coat /camo on arrival but most were left grey and just accumulateted acovering of dust and sand through normal use.

     

    Ashley

    saving

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Hi Paul,

    if you like post-war British vehicles why not some thing smaller, champ, humber truck, or if you have storage what about an antar and trailer (at least you can transport the pig as well !! ) :lol: :lol:

    Personally i would have thought one large vehicle would be enough, but i know plenty of guys who own two or more large vehicles.

     

    On the other hand..... did the pig tow anything trailer, weaponry, some thing else to consider ?

     

    But in the end the choice is .....yours

     

    Ashley

    Positioning of Jeep Data Plates on Glove box?

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Hi steve,

    looking through references the comon placement on the glove box lid is from left to right .....

    info plate on transmission and transfer box,

     

    nomenclature plate,

     

    caution plate.

     

    in most pictures they are fixed with screws, but i am sure i have seen them fixed with studs ?(as are mine with copper studs, but i know they are not genuine ww2 era)

    may be a copy of "The jeep buyers bible" by Mark Askew would be usefull to you as it covers the full range of jeeps from the bantam jeeps through too the newer wrangler type ISBN No 0-9534470-5-7

     

     

    Ashley

    Ran into a spot of bother at the weekend....

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Hi steve,

    i am sure that you wern`t in any danger as the (german ) guy on the left was wearing the second class bar to the 1914/18 iron cross :!:

    which would make him at least 50 yrs old (unless he `s had an easy life !!!!! ) so he must be a repro or a spy :lol: :lol: :lol:

     

    Ashley

    Dallas Digout Week on Sunday

    in Future events and meetings

    Posted

    Hi all,

    i thought on the whole it wasn`t that busy (maybe quieter than the last one ?? ) There was a nice looking Humber on site as well as a cool looking ferret and a couple of jeeps, but the bargins i think were scarce on the ground though threr were one or two to be had.

    There again met some old friends and some new ones to include `dotty dodge` Rowan and dad, great to chat to you guys and thanks for the fan belt (owe you one for sure )

     

    May be the B/H was a bad choice but at least it did not rain !!

    Ashley

    tiger tank

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Are Bovington that short of volunteers to man these vehicles then?????

    If they are then I am much suprised - if not actually shocked!!

     

    It is not a lack of bodies as such: it is the 'trained' part that is hard to come by: where the hell do you practice to become fully profficient BEFORE you drive it? Just a small example: if one side gearsman is in neutral and the commander has not locked the differential, when the driver lets in the clutch then the diff will spin uncontrolably. If one side gearsman changes into 2nd and the other a bit slow in changing gear and is still in 1st when the clutch is let in by the driver then the gears will lock and prevent the gearchange. This will give the same effect as the Wilson regenerative steering system but in old gears and shafts not designed for it. A broken half shaft would certainly result if the gearbox themselves survived. Remember that this perfect co-ordination has to be achieved in a bucking vehicle with no springs with the uncovered, unguarded engine bellowing away with lots of bare rotating parts waiting to bite you.

    It is not just a case of pulling someone in off the street!

     

    Hi ,

    i also expect that the Health and Safety act (1974) etc would have something to say if anything went wrong !! and a training course for this type of action would be very expensive (in monetary terms as finding some thing to train on ) maybe remote control is needed :lol: :lol: sorry :oops: i really do not know the answer to the problem but what a shame :(

    I suppose this has led to the reproductions now available on e-bay.

     

    John i expect you have tried the museum for transport for your tank, it is a shame that such a rare item will be missing from Tankfest,unless any one here can help.......

    Ashley

    kids and mv's

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Hi all,

    must say that my wife has never understood the mind of collecting / military vehicle ownership (after being a military [german] enthusiast for 30+years and a vehicle owner for approx five years (shame it aint german :cry: ) but she has come to a few shows to get a" feel" of things, but does`nt understand the amount of maint. required for the old jeep, daughter (7 yrs old ) loves it and is always inviting friends round for a drive in it, usually when its raining or about -5 :lol: :lol: ,i origonally brought her :arrow: ( the jeep :lol: ) to take my interest to the open air after german militaria (helmets etc) became to expensive to expose to the British elements, they remain indoors now.

     

    Ashley

    tiger tank

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Hi all,

    The tiger tank at Tankfest was really what the crowds turned up for including my self there are many fine exhibits running and non running at the museum, and though it did not sound to great it was a fantastic sight to see the tiger take to the arena.

    I am sure i saw john on the tank when the engine decks were up after the display. I belive that even now the german running example has had a diesel engine fitted, may this could be next for 131 ??

    Iam sure many can remember the 1st WW tank when it was running another great sight which has now ceased, and Bovington over the years has had some fine examplea running, matilda, tetctrac(?) RR armoured car but i belive the fact that they do not get constant use after restoration could be the reason that even the restored vehicles have high maintenance costs. I know that last due to an illness the jeep got very little use and it was a right pig to start each time, THANK GOD FOR STARTING HANDLES.

     

    Ashley

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