Big Al

I had a great show, just a shame I was so busy talking to people that I hardly got chance to see any of it. I'd also like to apologise to anyone that got held up behind the Cromwell while we loaded it onto the trailer on sunday but 15 mins wasn't too bad and at least we didn't get stuck.

 

rick

Yes Rick it was great to have you with us this year pleased you enjoyed it. I do have to say the marshals who we were involed with were great, very helpfull nothing was to much trouble for them a great show for me.

Al

Hi paul

Thanks for a great show we hope to be back next year sorry for the delay, I have been away at bovington all week for tankfest hopfuly we may be able to bring something intresting next time.

Al

Good news our loadlowder should be arriving early evening on friday is there any problem if I arrive earler I dont have any pass the owner has them I think!

Al

We are planing to be there with a ferret and FV 438 maybe a Dingo as well.

Al

I'm there as well Joel , getting the Marmite ready for you

 

 

Allan

Yes thats if he can remember how to start it :drive:

Joel

I will there as normal for the week

Al

I try - believe me. You wouldn't believe the amount of commercial civilian types that we are now infested with that say "I don't see why we need a little tank on the gate - that's costing me money that is!".

 

It makes me f***ing spit and keeping the civvies (no offence) in line is challenging. The Striker (one of only 80 or so) would have gone for scrap, so would the Saladin if I hadn't been the sort of guy that could indulge a historic vehicle habit by virtue of rank rather than money (got the former, not the latter!). I am committed to ensuring that the Ashchurch Chieftain doesn't go to the smelters as it is quite rare.

 

Also got a Tornado and a Harrier............

Have you been in touch with the Tank museum at bovington they maybe intrested. I drive pass Ashchurch on the way to prescott at the weekends and always look at the Chieftain would like to have a real good look at it. Is it complete?

Al

Yes I did thankyou

How can I find out or is there anyone on here can help tell me the correct unit/Div markings for a ferret scout car in Cyprus 1962?

Al

I am about to paint a ferret and would like to paint it in cyprus colours can anyone give me to correct colours inclueding the BS codes. Any help will be usefull.

Al

Shame the cake was not baked mrs spood I hope you had a good drink to toast the birthday girl ! Beer and Chille night due I think

Al

There is nothing you can do about that John. If people have the time to complain/moan then they also have time to put it right.

 

You are doing a thankless job so well done you.

Well said Jack, the WNDSCREEN is about the best club magazine that is out there if you think it can be better please step forward and help the team out.

I agree with you Jack well done Lads

Al

The Warhorse tank and the original are 1:1. I have a photo of the 2 together in the WW1 hall at Bov - you can't tell the tanks apart, it really is an excellent copy. I think the TMC paid £160k for the Warhorse tank, but I assume they will be getting ack there investment for filming fees, etc.

Yes it has been out filming recently it is a very good copy of a Mk4 I dont know how much the TM payed for it but it is earning its keep .

Al

I found it ok lots of kit stores not that much spares or parts around notice alot of the big names not around Withams for one, what did surprise me 58 pat webbing £30 a set last year you could get a set for £5-£15.

Al

Hi and welcome has John says im near you im in Kidderminster

Al

There's a oxford & Cambridge carrier, I believe in the Bovington tank museum collection.

I think there been moved to the new VCC hall will have a look next time im down there.

Al

Im planing to go dont know if I will buy anything may see something intresting !

Al

Not sure but the 110 could be one with no floors and used for rapid sinking!

Yes I think you may be right they have had some in last years tender which the discription is the same I think.

Al

If some of the component parts are still intact then it may make the gun Illegal.. you would need a licence to hold certain component parts of a firearm.. those parts may need deactivating to current standards.. I have seen cutaways for sale with deac certs.. it may be worthwhile submitting the gun to one of the proofhouse's & get a cert to be on the safe side..

Good advice it takes away any questions that may arise if you sell it or the police.

Al

Yes alot has been moved under cover what remains in the "Coach park" as it is known will be moved at a later date, the museum has plans for the coach park I belive, but i am not sure what so I cannot comment.

Al

He is a smart boy did he have any tools with him !

Al

Yes I know Kevin very well he put alot into his book pleased you like it, I will pass your comments onto him.

Al

I belive there is a standard of deact that the proff house stamp confirms it is deatcted to the correct standard for the UK law. Its not only welding and blocking holes I belive the barrel is slit the firing pin and cocking parts are cut. a good deact you will not be able see it.

Al

Well if there deact to the UK standard whats the problem with the proff house stamping them with the correct markings a print docoment is easly lost, there is no reason why the dealer cannot arrange for it to be done. This would take any questions of complance with UK laws on this subject you after remember the local plod will treat any firearm has real untill proved otherwise just my veiw on it.

Al

Yes Andy I was there on the Saturday in it when it did a circuit, Alec James was the apprentice driver and he did quite well.

Thanks Bob I had a good instruction from the expert enjoyed driving the A7V

Al