Hoseman

A useful Tip If I may proffer some advice regarding sandbags?

 

If you want a realistic looking display with sandbags. DONT fill them with old Clothing/ Material or expanded polystyrene.

They will NOT lay 'right' & will blow about in strong winds!.....

 

I have found the ideal method. If you are fortunate enough to live near a sawmill/ lumber yard. One of the things produced as a by product, & not wanted by them is Sawdust! If you approach them & explain what you need the sawdust for. They will be more than happy for you to help yourself!

 

Put a good quality plastic Bag / Bin liner inside the sand bag first. (NOT a thin flimsy type!) & fill with sawdust until full. The sandbag SHOULD have a pair of attached ties. If not, use some string, to close them up securely.

 

You will then see, they Lay 'Correctly'. & LOOK like that they are full of sand, but do NOT (Thankfully!) have the weight of a bag full of actual sand!....:cool2: You can then safely carry MANY of them in the back of your vehicle, or a trailer to a display at a show.

Another alternative method

Yes, use a separate bin bag or large barrier bag. Fill with chosen stuffing, I actually do use old clothes, bubble wrap and polystyrene, BUT, I stuff the bin bag to size required, get small plastic bag full of sand (couple handfuls) and place that inside on the 'bottom' section.

Then tape the bin bag to shape (seal ends then couple wraps round middle to get tube shape) then stuff THAT into sandbag.

Reason is, I get loads of packaging material, most is none recyclables, plus the bubble wrap and polystyrene are water proof.

They keep the shape and sand gives bit of weight. They sit ok, can stack ok, if out of shape just plump them up like a pillow.

I've done hundreds like this, not a problem.

Another tip is if using the large airbags (I get mine free off a mate) take them off the roll but keep flat, then cut down the middle to make two halves (not across centre, give wrong shape)

Then tape seal the seam shut with brown packaging tape to make your saussage shape for stuffing.

You can adjust the weight with the small sand bag inside if want bit heavier.

need some hard targets for the cent

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Making your 'own' Range Wrecks then mate??:nut:

Replied to both.

 

Rob....................rnixartillery.

 

ps .....I'm Not on Facebook !

Sorry,it was another thread I was following too.

Will take them all please, my mail keeps kicking my messages back tho.

Cheers

Paul

What make of truck are you working on ?

 

Pete

Some post war cars used hydrovac wiper units, early Ford's etc

Still sorting through piles to clear out to make space for my new Acquisition.

5 ammo boxes ,all the same.3 are unissued,2 used.

 

£45 Each plus postage.

 

Rob................rnixartillery.

Rob

Pmd you earlier mate, and on facebook

I only know of the Arnhem graves. In the main cemetery there is also a Polish section. As far as I know there is only one civilian in that cemetery too. Can't remember the story, but I did read it a while ago.

There is also a small cemetery just over the road somewhere, I've never been, it's reported that German sympathizers are buried there. It is surrounded by high hedges on FOUR sides and the graves are unkempt. I've never seen this place, just stories I've heard whilst over there!

Planning September 2017 trip already. Me, tent, jeep and kit!

I have been to Arnhem many times now for the commemorations. It amazes me the honour and respect given to all the fallen.

I've been to a few ceremonies at the Cemetery, especially the 're burials, and the headstone marking. The turnout by the Dutch people, especially the children is amazing.

If you have never been, and thinking about it, just go, any time of year but f you can, the second week in September.

I don't think you will find the Ford E4 brakes on any car, the E4 was a 3 ton 4x4 Light Anti Aircraft tractor.

 

Louisa,

Let me know what precise parts you are seeking and I will try and find part numbers to cross reference. I know the wheel cylinders were Girling manufacture.

 

regards, Richard

Sorry,I just saw the Ford Thames part.

Found one on Milweb, rolling chassis any good?

Search the classic car sites. Get in touch with the owners clubs too, they will have a parts section. You will find them compatible with a lot of cars of that era, so brake components will be the same throughout the range.

Have you an old time motor factors near by?? They are a wealth of parts and info, plus they can cross reference brake parts for you.

That was my job many years ago, they will be easy to locate I should think.

And I thought the Ruskies were crazy!!

Why go to all this expense and effort then leaving it outside to the Polish elements???:nut:

Good question. I'm rebuilding the rear axle of mine and so far it's been a nightmare. I've been in contact with Peter Robson of Nordians but it's been a frustrating experience, with very little to show for it I'm afraid. By all means give him a try though.

Whilst I'm at it I'm going to hijack the thread for a second here and ask if there's anyone out there that has a crownwheel and pinion set for a WOT 2, because I really need one.....

Crown Wheel and Pinion,speak to the carriers guys ,same axle just different ratio,apparently gives you 12 MPH more.

Hi anyone know of a company that could move a jeep tub from Eastleigh to Eastham

 

regards

 

dave

Your in trouble now mate,your missus know????:cool2:

What you got in mind now??

Try Chris Hobbs on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Geartechcustompaint/ thats where I got my airsoft version for £425 posted. Its a m240b but only a few visual differences which can be sorted by fitting genuine GPMG parts.

So much better than any replica version you can buy, plus if you ever sell it you have a wider market to sell it into.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Tyler

Got mate who is an engineer and professional airsoft player, does the GPMG conversion kit.

He can tell you what you need and supply any parts required.

I will dig out his info and post it.

Interesting store if you go onto the online shop.

Some armour parts and a nice Mk1 British Carrier for 48,000€

Isn't this one, strapped to the front of a jeep, Arnham 1944 and there's another pic that I can't find at the moment, of a para carrying one, again in Arnham.

 

Jon

Yeah,that's one of a series of pictures done by the Germans war correspondents after the battle.

If I remember it's three Germans in a jeep with two British Airborne prisoners.

I'm away at the moment so no references.

Yes, the bags were also dropped / flown in with the troops. Also used for wrapping the patients in at the field hospitals as we did this year in Oosterbeek at the 16th PFA display.

After a load of parts for a bren carrier mkl and ll

let me know what you have

please email me

lee.kubel@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers

lee

Another carrier owner.

British or Canadian mate?

What you looking for specifically?

Where you located?

I will take please mate.

PM you my info.

Cheers

Wax is an ideal material to 3D print with, and if using the resulting thing for lost wax steel casting, the problems with 3D printing of low density and poor surface finish, do not matter. I doubt though that it would be economic to 3D print the sort of number of patterns that would be needed for carrier track, much better to CNC machine an aluminium mould and cast the wax patterns from that.

 

There were various steels used for carrier track, manganese probably being the best in terms of life, but I have not seriously looked at the relative properties and anyway there are much more sophisticated steels available now at reasionable costs. This would certainly be an area where you would need advice from someone with up to date specialised knowledge rather than someone like me.

 

David

A note on the track, there wouldn't be a need really for the high grade steel to manufacture them.

A good steel, yes for safety, but a carrier is not going to get THAT much use in UK, even less on roads. Maybe a couple of arena circuits at shows and a play in the fields, that's it!

There's a guy in US who had a small run made, as extra links for front plate, whether for show or use I'm not sure, but it's do-able! Look at the prices of the halftrack ones when the Brazilian Army got rid of their vehicles, the price of track was stupid. But now I think only a couple of grand (don't quote me!)

I'm sure if enough are interested and hard cash put into it (not just promises made to buy when produced) that anything is possible and the right price!

By the way, I'm looking for good usable British track!

Now you tell me . . . . .!!:laugh:

Like our friend here, I was after a carrier for years, did my research and the sums. Had a type and value in mind and stuck to it. Was offered loads of vehicles worldwide, some apparently we're gold plated judging by the prices!

In the end, stood by my budget and ended up with two for that price, and rarer than the gold one!!

Carriers are fun and practical vehicles, easy to work on and basic. Parts are out there, help is there too, just bide your time for the right one.

New to carriers myself, having wanted one for years as most on these forums will know.

I know the ones from New Zealand, I've got two of them now and the other went to Derby. Mine are in storage waiting workshop space.

The running gear, engine and armour are the easy bits. Linkage takes bit of fettling, but it's all the little bits that were easily removed at the time that are hard to find.

There's the hull options too, welded or riveted.

British, canadian or Australian

There's always the T16 option too.

Depends on your skills and enthusiasm as eddyeightman says.

Lot of good guys on here to help.

Some Muppets too:cool2:

I know of a couple that might be up for grabs, the guy has given up on them I think.

Pm me you need any help, I'm by no means an expert but made few contacts.

Good luck

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If succesful this will be held 3 - 4 times a year with the possibility of outside traders and displays.

Thanks, have part numbers and diagrams to follow up

Message me what you need, got a guy that repairs and refurbish them from ww1 to modern day. He will know

Go camping shop and get tent waterproofer. I get the large 5l from Go Outdoors, bout £25-30.

Apply by 4" brush or spray. Good even coverage and clear so won't change colour.

Ok, I just wasn't sure, you know how this government works, make it up as they go along! Still a good excuse for a jolly over the water!