Hoseman

Thanks for all the advice, I think just insignia is best which is how I have it now. My problem is I look SOOOO naked against all the guys depicting YANKS!! As mentioned about the 1940`s service dance, there was the odd (very odd in some cases!!) Home Guard and mostly either civvies or Yanks!! Felt a bit out of it in just my BD with insignia!

The one they used in Cammell Laird Shipyard for the boyancy teste is in ok condition as been in the yard since before trials! Ive got pics of it being lifted out of the dry dock after it failed boyancy tests, think its still parked up in the yard there!!! I dont think these would be very viable projects tho, they have been significantly altered inside and out. The only part I recognised inside was the dash and hull, everything else is missing. Major internal and external surgery has been performed for seats, safety and roadworthyness. Try to dig pics out when I get a minute

I understand that and respect. I also wish to represent and pay homage to all those that served and paid the ultimate sacrifice! I wear the para wings and never done a 'drop'! I went to the dance last night in BD and trousers. Load of yanks in attendance, I was only para. They had ribbons and trade badges/awards. I would NEVER wear gallantry ribbons, only service! As for age, I am 47! What about 39-45 What about Long service etc

I have just completed my first ww2 para uniform/equipment representing a para of 1944. I have just attended a local 1940's weekend to break it all in, even in the rain today 'manning my post' . Really enjoyed myself, chatting to veterans and kids about my kit and representation. My query is what medal ribbon bar would be reasonably appropriate for a Sergeant of Parachute Regiment 1944? Also what order would they be in? I could work it out but wouldn't wish to make a silly "Newbie" mistake. Any hints and tips greatly appreciated. I am hoping to be out collecting for the British Legion this weekend with my local MVT and attend a couple of events for Rememberance. thanks in advance

It was its first outing today and didnt want to look like the `newbie` of the bunch!!! All worked out ok, local paper had me posing, few RAF re-enactors there and SAS LRDG (Good to talk to you Luke!) but I was only Para. Good to meet like minded and the public, got the bug now!!

Mate, im already aged....!!!! Trying to get my kit to catch up wiyh me!!!!:cool2: It got hand washed, no detergent buy with softner (im delicate you know...!) and all hung to dry inside. If not done by morning its getting a 10 min blast on cool in the tumble dryer!!!

Well i have the same question, but less time to prepare. I also have a SOF battledress blouse, pants and Dennison to wash tonight. Stuff only arrived today and got a 1940 weekend starting tomorrow. NEED to wash the newness out of it, whats the consensus people?? Wash warm by hand, baby oil, flat dry? Wool setting on machine and cool dry? Hang dry? What about the Dennison?? I spoke to SOF today and they didnt know, more worried about shrinking than itching! Any advice or words of wisdom? Dont mention ther petrol method, missus isnt happy with the new smell in the house never mind anything else!!!

I have just installed two Halon systems in the engine rooms of two new ferries for the Scottish isles! Complete with storage tanks, overhead pipework and supply hoses. System wasn't charged tho and subsequently pressure tested by Lloyds and certified ok.

Hello there friend. I am for the north west of UK but currently on a week's break in DIGBY in a cottage with my better half! Exploring Bomber County. Just done my Just Jane day at East Kirkby. Can I just reccomend this to EVERYONE, even if nit into planes they have a small vehicle museum onsite too. Even got a"visiting " Dakota in the hangar!

Also could use conveyor belt. Plenty of old stuff about. Got a local reclaim or scrap metal dealers? Use conveyors? Local company that fits them for off cuts?

I reckon we have a fite to decide............not just yet tho, after tea!!:cool2:

There's a thread on here about it all. New Brad Pitt movie. He's there learning to drive them also as well as operate!

I reckon this is all a hoax and your buying these bits from Halfords, unwrapping them and having us believe you make them.....!!! As always gents, superb workmanship and skills. The sheer ingenuity used sometimes baffles me, and I'm an engineer!!!! :bow:

Iris and Daffodil...... Mersey Ferries are called the same but given "Royal" status after the war. The ones in service now are obviously not the original ones!

think there's a company called PALLETFORCE. All our works deliveries on pallets come via TUFFNELLS.

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Love the last picture, reminds me of the sayimg "If in doubt, give it a clout!!" Love the use of the 20lb precission instrument!!:wow:

Get it from most decent motor factors. Don't bother with the likes of motorworld or halfords, you will pay the earth! Go to one the trade use, no more than £10,00 for 500ml tin! I get it by the case.

AND old rusty green things with tracks and wheels...!

Missus just heared on the news that one of the Thames` DUKW has sunk! No further info, tried to google but just get their website and promo photos. Apparently 30 people had to be rescued and caught fire causing passengers to go overboard! Any further info??

Liiks like you got the breach at the front there mate, unless you gonna strap it down and go for MAC1.....:nut:

Looking bloody good there mate!

Coil mate! Could be suspect and can go at anytime

See, told you I was wrong.....!

I remember one of the resto carrier threads mentioned this. Think the American/ Canadian rubber is different to the UK one's. I'm no expert on these but I'm waiting to be corrected by the carrier fraternity!

My latest arrival is Nigel Watson's Universal Carrier Vol1 in readiness for my up and coming MK1 restoration hopefully!