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I've seen them issued from a central stock but more often nowadays they are used by Cadet units as most of this kit was backloaded to them and we tend to use the DPM (or desert) poncho type shelter

Are they not the cable holes (with grommet) that are part of the harness that runs into the TUAAM (via box slot) or is that not shown in the photo or plate you removed

No real manual as such, the nets are put up with experience and demonstration etc. The main thing to remember about nets are they should be up off the vehicle not draped over the vehicle or equipment so that it is same shape and looks like a rover wrapped in net. The vehicle itself should also be scrimmed or draped in hessian or similar (depending on period, some went from a canvas type hessian to a grey plastic then brown plastic, also the terrain it is in will affect the amount or density of cam). Likewise the 'shiny' bits should be scrimmed up -headlights, reflectors, windscreens and windows etc. The vehicle should have cam draped to the floor so that you cannot see it's shape at all or look through or under it. All of the above if done properly should effectively hide or break up the vehicle with absorption of shadow and shape into a disrupted pattern blending in with it's surroundings. Unfortunately for a military show or event the public would not be able to see what you are showing (at all, if done correctly) so adoption of an overhead and maybe 2 or 3 sided drape cam above and around the vehicle -intended to break up shape from above etc - might be more useful. Use of cam [poles ranging from large natural wooden poles to mushroom basket topped aluminium poles and ones with (what looks like) plastic table tennis bats on top of the poles are used to raise the nets above and off the vehicle. Other issued kit was the 'cambrella' which sat above an anti tank gun or over a mortar pit -again all of the former dependent on era you are representing. There are some army films around showing the process- from WW2 all the way to modern day and desert terrain etc. Depending on net size lay it over the vehicle etc and loosely pull it out and away from the corners and sides. peg down edges, remembering to leave a bit for entrance/exit. push up poles from sides or middle of vehicle until it is a couple of feet off top etc and in an irregular peaked pattern (2 or 3 peaks) this should be sufficient. a couple of links here showing what I mean http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/arty_firing01.jpg http://kiwisinarmour.hobbyvista.com/images/camnet.jpg http://media.photobucket.com/image/cam%20net%20vehicles/steve82_01/cammed-upsunny.jpg http://www.history.army.mil/photos/gulf_war/017_14.jpg Hope this helps Gary

Yep spot on, it is called Dutch lacing by the way. One thing before lacing ensure you have the correct hole to start with and all match up. The amount of times I have seen soldiers starting wrong then when they get to end have a hole left over and a space at top and have to take it all apart again.:nut: Gary

Same at Vauxhall/Bedford when I served my time in the early 70s we used Hylomar Blue and it was best around then -well we thought so and Rolls Royce recommended it lol.

Now there's a marketing opportunity if there ever was one- quick get me a stall and a tour of Nth America and I will see what I can dig up. Oh and I WILL answer all emails in the same month lol

Hi Guys Are there any No 19 set experts on here? I have one that requires a lot of the inners -mainly valves and other gubbins associated inside etc -and I would like to get it to a working set - it would be easier to pay someone else as I haven't time to do it or even to spend a lot of time trying to source bits. Ideas please Gary

True but what we need is a jeep parts type outlet or similar that can send stuff all year round instead of endless emailing etc. I asked about something from him a few months ago and he said he will get back -still waiting

Hi Anyone recommend the best place to get CMP spares from. Tried Dirk over in Cloggieland but never replies to emails etc -anywhere in UK with a good stock? especially Chevy CMP C60L Gary

They certainly look like them - the weave is very close almost silk to the touch and they rip easy -what does the label say - the ones issued to SAS had trousers windproof (same as smock windproof) and a set of sizes and a NSN number with the second lot as xxxx 99 xxx xxxx (as all army has) The pockets were big buttoned but also seen them with normal sized green buttons. The other types were issued to RM and even RAF cold weather etc. The fine/close weave is distinctly different from the DPM jackets etc of that time. Some of the trousers had draw cords at bottom of legs others were plain. Normal 68 pattern DPM trousers also were lined and quite heavy -especially when wet. some had reinforced seat and around the knee areas and a shell dressing pocket on front right hand side Gary

Ah fond memories (NOT) of the A41. Not forgetting the spare battery (big waxed outer box) We used to ditch the Murphy Carrier and put radio and ancils into our A Frame bergans as we couldn't jump with that carrier unless it was all wrapped up in a canvas sheet. Ist IA if it didn't work was the 2 foot drop test. You also needed to pack some cardboard behind the battery to ensure a good tight connection at the plug The earphones were rubber and gave you a damp ear (you only wore one on the ear the other behind it or else you never heard a thing except constant 'mush' (now known as white noise) from the set 45lbs all up, if memory serves me correct, and you had an SMG instead of SLR if you were carrying a radio Gary

What I did when I worked in Texas was to go to the vehicle licensing centre register and sat my Texas Driving Test for $16 (two left turns a right and a parking maneouvre later (in our rental car) after a computerised theory test) they sent me an insurance card/number and a driver license which I still use when I go over from time to time - luckily having a temp texas address was helpful too Gary

Taking you a stage further in your youtube watching, I will now teach you the proper way to watch video clips. The purpose of doing so will enable an individual or body of men to watch clips in a smart and soldier like manner. Continue looking this way and I will give you a complete demonstration of the movement. (pause toop thuree click clip toop thuree) There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement, for the purpose of teaching and instruction we will break this down into parts, each part being numbered. On the command ONE you will adopt the ready position, hovering mouse over the aforementioned clip start button. On the command TWO you will click clip and observe the correct military pause whilst the said clip correctly buffers on your screen. etc etc Ah the joys of the All Arms Drill Instructors Course at Pirbright and the reduction of the Port lake at every opportunity.

Nice youtube set of films from the 1960s about the Brigade of Guards. The best one is linked here but you can watch them all and see what made those woodentops tick (and tock) whilst the Ruperts talk a load of tosh. Pt3 shows ferrets, RLs and Land rovers in Indonesia and Aden etc for guys who are looking for cammo or other things to put on your MV of that period

Can't promise anything but we are a DROPS Regt and might have a spare one about lol. PM me and if I get one will get back to you Gary

To All My Regiment is leading for our Brigade with running the Stirling Military Show, Kings Park, Stirling on Saturday 19th June 2010. I have been asked if it is possible to get some fellow mil veh bods, who are looking for a day out with their pride and joy/s. The aim is to form a vintage vehicle and diorama corner of this event It is a whole day event and some of us are staying (Camping) there then convoying to Rosyth the following day to support HMS Caledonia open day as well. Anyone in the vicinity more than welcome -PM me and I can pass on contact number and details etc. Regards Gary

Thanks Tim Let me know how you get on and if it is them who do them (I am sure it is as was mentioned a while back and I never had time to follow up) Gary

I was also lookng for some and was told one of the canvas makers has made them for the Desrrt Raider Group (Allied Canvas???) Still on my shopping list to get some but not got round to it yet so if you find them post here to let us know and I will do likewise. Gary

Have been following this thread from the start and excellent stuff. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes with Adrians sherman etc and any photos and the like. Keep up the good work Gary

Thanks Guys for the replies, will hook it up again next week and see if I can get a honk out of it gry

gave it a strip down, all the electrics working fine but it buzzes only, noticed a threaded hole in backplate which goes to what looks as though it is used to adj tone but bolt missing -tiny BA sized thing with a fine thread. whacked it a few times whilst pressing a rod into the hole and it improved but was intermittant -so I guess it is still sticking and I need a small screw into the 'adj' hole. Or start looking for a new rear end Other thing I'll need to look at is the contacts on the electromagnet/solenoid -looks like a set of points contacts Gary

thanks will whack at eariest opportunity, I think it has been decades since it was last used Gary

Hi Got an old jeep horn that had the terminals loose and I took off the front cover to replace posts and refasten inner wiring etc. Replaced everything and put current through it, but although the solenoid/electro magnetic coil buzzing, it is not 'honking' the way it should. Is there a way to adjust the diaphragm travel (seem to remember big nut in middle rear of casing -does this affect travel or spacing between magnet and diaphragm) Anything else I should be looking at -the horn on vehicle before was working ok (but more modern) so circuit to horn has power and no fault there. Any more internal adjustments I should be checking out?:blush: Thanks

Re the Harleys at Withams, we, and every other RLC regiment, backloaded all of ours last year and they were very low mileage (all well below 10K) and were well looked after and complete - I think someone down there has free reign to remove, take off and generally ass about with them before they go for sale or auction. Regards Gary

handy info on here.... http://www.petergh.f2s.com/flashes.html#vehicle might have to scroll up to find your polar bear and on 49th WR Div here.... http://www.unithistories.com/units_british/49InfDiv.html gary