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    Cleaning spark plugs

    in British Vehicles

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    When I had the classic cars we used to hold them over an open flame (gas cooker or blow torch) to burn any residue off then a SOFT wire brush, brass bristles or even hard nylon to clean.

    For light build up, rub the tip on an old tyre, don't advise using abrasive papers if looking delicate. Brake or carb cleaner will work too.

    Hope this helps

    Horsa glider items

    in HMVF Classifieds

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    If it's the one with the clay impression of airborne troops scrambling out of their graves then that's the one.

    No, not that one then!

    But if anyone's ever over there, you need to give this place a visit. It's got armour, aviation, weapons, kit and equipment galore, a lot from the local battle sites and surrounding areas.

    sterling smg

    in Weapons/Accessories

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    There's a props company in Ireland that makes ANY prop weapon .

    They made me some fully functioning mills grenades, full strip, action, even the lever flew off when thrown.

    Also a holster filler Webley, with break action, revolving chamber and dummy rounds. :wow:

    They are called GREEN PIG, give them a shout, be surprised if they don't already do one.

    Horsa glider items

    in HMVF Classifieds

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    I'm trying to collect anything to do with the Horsa glider ranging from photographs, paperwork to actual pieces of the Horsa.Anything considered.Regards,Neil.

    Good luck mate, very sought after items and coveted by owners. As you know the Germans burnt all abandoned gliders to prevent them being 're used.

    I know a few collectors in Netherlands who have some nice bits. There's the Glider Museum in Wolfheze might be a help.

    Dorking covenanter recovery

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    Rick knows my views on this sensationalized TV trash!!

    It's a load of crock making out SUGGS HIMSELF found the tanks NEVER SEEN BEFORE etc.

    They did the same at Woodhall Spa in July doing an Arnhem piece. Telling guys to get ready for filming at 0630 and not turning up til 1000 and shouting the odds!!>:(

    London Duck tours to cease operating

    in Other Chatter

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    The Liverpool ones were taken out of service due to two problems. One was a buoyancy issue, took in water and bilge pumps not working / connected. I was working in Cammell Lairds shipyard when they were testing them in the dock. They failed!

    Another had caught it's prop on an old floating tyre that took out a big hole in the lower hull. I did have lots of inside and outside pics of these when they were on the quayside at Lairds. But lost them on my old phone.

    There wasn't much left of the original DUKW, even the hull had been messed about with.

    The good ones are in Singapore, still got the bullet holes in them!!:wow:

    Stencils and Pegasus plates.

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    Yep, handpainted looks better.

    I presume they didn't use stickers back then.

    W E L L I actually do have a printed Pegasus transfer on its original backing paper, 10 x 10 inches

    It's either late war or just post war, given to me in Arnhem last year. It's the correct one for an armored vehicle. 100% original! Guy just stopped me at a junction and asked if I wanted it!!!:D

    Hull Drawing for Carrier, Bren, No 2, Mark 1 L/Mark 2 L Dated 1938

    in HMVF Classifieds

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    A copy of a drawing held by the National Archives, Kew on the hull drawing of a Mk 1 and 2 Bren Carrier - Design No C.I.A( TANKS) 8856, 8857. Part No T.L .1195A - 1196A. The drawing has details of all drawing numbers for parts of the hull. what size bolts, washers and nuts to be used. Also there are some details of what size rivets on some parts of the hull.

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    The drawing size is 3 foot wide x 5 foot long and is in a good condition as it's been kept in the tube it was sent out.

     

    It cost me £30 plus £5.00 P+P and is being offered at the same price, if not of any interest then it will go on EBay.

     

    Cheers

    Paul Burns.

    I will take please. PM you

    WW1 Thornycroft restoration

    in Pre WW2 vehicles

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    Machine Mart used to do them. They used to do 5 small ones in a pack but now ONLY FOUR!!>:(

    I looked a couple of weeks ago but they are a lot bigger now than the smaller original ones. Either eBay or make your own, they basic box with a slit one side and hole the other. Thin plate with bit of M6 stud and screw one side and a bit of stud welded across other side.

    Might make a few after work later now you reminded me.

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