Lauren Child

Happy Birthday!!

It's a really good looking box, buit am I the only one hoping somebody IDs it as "Box, Chisel-holding, for making boxes" ?

I'd second Richard's recommendation of War & Peace. It is the largest MV show in the world and sees vehicles from all over Europe. It's quite an experience.

If you are limited to just 2 weeks though, Duxford and Tankfest are two weeks apart.

Duxford 16th June 2013

Tankfest 29/30th June 2013

War and Peace 17th-21st July 2013

Is that Manchester, New Hampshire (US) or Manchester (UK)? If it's in the UK let us know if you have any spare time over here, as there's a lot of history to explore.

It may be off topic for this thread on the Centurion, but it was quite a comparison to start the day with the Jagdpanther, and then go to a rememberance service held with one of the folks who probably faced exactly this type of vehicle in less friendly times.

It's exactly this type of thing that makes volunteering at Duxford worthwhile. Work on rare and interesting vehicles, have a fun time with some mates, and most importantly preserve, remember, and educate in the process. That's the plan anyway - it's often quite hard work.

Now, where's that come from? There's only 3 in the UK, unless you've raided Bov, I guess it's the ex-IWM Panzerbefehlswagen?

It's the one that was in IWM London. You can just see it here - http://www.panzerworld.net/jagdpantheriwm

Well said Bob. I was in disagreement as well. When you consider how long it takes in peacetime to develop a fighting vehicle without the fear of factories being blitzed and sub-contracting work to hundreds of little machine shops around the country, with workers who are learning new skills, what we did was remarkable. The Centaur was the start of the advance towards Comet, to read the Rolls Royce Meteor book from the RR Historical Trust gives a good insight on what they were up against.

You only have to compare tanks at the start of the war with those at the end and the final evolution of the main battle tank to see how far the state of the art advanced during those few years.

From what I can see it's not that the preceding tanks were bad, it's that the state of the art advanced to something that we can now recognise as good design practice.

the rads are in and have been pressure tested, there was quite a delay while the correct hoses were sourced from pirtek but it's all sorted now. next will be more plumbing then possibly the gearbox. it would be nice to hear it run before xmas :cool2:

Good old British engineering. You can tell just by looking what a good job the designers made of it. Very well done all round on the restoration.

It looks about the right size for a couple of earth spikes and a sledge hammer to whack them in with.

Wow, I wish I could have seen the Beverley museum when it was going - it looks like a wonderful collection of vehicles.

Welcome along - I bet you've got some good stories to tell

It's certainly the right shape for a fire and rescue service logo, albeit without the crown so maybe not the defence one. Serco and Chubb have involvements with fire services and equipment, so it may from it's time with them.

I'd love to see a re-enactor group using these

I didn't realise until watching it this time that it was (loosely) based on a true story.

I've now added the book "Nazi Gold: The Sensational Story of the World's Greatest Robbery - and the Greatest Criminal Cover-Up" to my Christmas list.

Paint.net is a good free one. http://www.getpaint.net/

This may be the group you are thinking of - http://www.mvt.org.uk/area_pages/severnside.htm

Does anyone out there have any experience with getting parts for the Meteor engine? There have been rumours flying around that there are O ring kits available to make the rings for the coolant transfer ferrules; these are an oval section ring rather than a perfect circle and I have only come across kits with circle section material. Also what grade of material will be the closest match to the material used by RR for the original rings?

 

Cheers

I'd imagine, given the similarities, that you could use Merlin engine ones. It may be worth asking the fighter collection folks for a heads up (especially if anyone's got an b grade options that aren't suitable for the aircraft).

Alternatively, I've got this place bookmarked as I'm sure they've come up on a different thread re meteor/merlin parts.

http://www.aerovintagespares.com/

The fact we have all had this discussion and the point has been well and truly raised, means That Mark's death will not be pointless. Rest in Peace.

Well said.

In case anyone else on here is being stumped finding 6Volt amber lanterns, I found these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beacon-Truck-Trailer-Boat-24-LEDs-Warning-Safety-Light-Amber-6V-12V-24V-36V-/120830585725

I've not got them through yet so can't comment on how good they are, but they do support 6volt electrics so I'm hopeful.

Hi, I haven't read this thread fully yet so apologies if this idea has already been put forward.

 

How about using a trailer board, that way no non compliance issues, cheap, can fit reflective rear number plate to it so as to further increase safety. some vehicles will already have a socket for it, and easily removable, and other ways such as beacons etc can still be used if wanted.

It's a good idea (that I think was mentionned) but keep in mind when talking about compliance that a trailer board is really for use on trailers, so you'll have triangular reflectors on it.

Personally, I'd have thought some reflectors are better than none, but you'd need to look at the legalities for yourself.

What model WOT and what are you looking for?

 

Robert

Or, to paraphrase, "What WOT, and what whatnot".

What ho!

Lauren

My bet would be the fire service as well - see here and here http://oakparkrunner.wordpress.com/the-national-memorial-arboretum/

A blue square could indicate the 2nd Canadian Division (as a formation sign), or more likely for the position a Royal Engineers Unit (as an arm of service sign).

If so, the previous bit I popped on about the red square being an arm of service marking is probably wrong - what's the location of that one?

If you're interested the books I'm using are

- Formation Badges of World War Two by Howard Cole, and

- World War Two Military Vehicle Markings by Terence Wise.

Both quite handy by the looks of things.

I can't remember where I came across the bit on the convoy light number.

It is one of those tunes that when you listen to the lyrics and what they're actually saying makes a big difference. I still can't bimble around in a vehicle without it popping to mind though.

Well done! Is there any chance of you doing the hessian camo nets again?

What shall I do, leave just the service number or just the name?

 

The tags were found in IRAQ 2005 ish? I dont know any more other than they are in France at the moment not far from me! other than hand them in to the Embassy in Paris where they will get lost,

 

So looking for info or advice please

 

Christian

It could be worth giving them a ring. I'm sure others on here may have more experience, but I'd just be a bit careful of personal info, especially given that these dog tags have obviously become separated from their owner.

Guilty pleasure that is, Kellys Heroes is just starting on ITV4.

I would watch but I'm busy practicing my other dog impression (required to maintain my H license).