OZITIM

The type 95 is an impressive beast. Their seems to be very little in the way of Japanese armour surviving post war.

Yes its the same one. Located at Mareeba. I was sitting in it today! Tim

I would love to know if their is one in a collection somewhere!

How impressive is the photo with the limber and gun.

Wow Wow Wow, those photos are awesome. I had no idea that such photos existed. These photos will potentially serve as an awesome start to copy the missing rear end. I suspect that this vehicle will be taken on as a project very soon. :yay::banana:

According to the attachement attached to the black and white photo: Japanese artillery tractor abandoned on the North Coast Road near Mililat Plantaiton north of Madang Credit: AWM 073558 Date: May 26, 1944 I wouldnt be surprised if its the same vehicle.

Heres something you dont see everyday. This vehicle was recovered from the pacific during the war. Does anyone know of anywhere else where one of these might exist. It is in a pretty banged up state, as it was used on a plantation after the war, before it was saved by a mate of mine. I understand it to be a M98 Japanese Artillery Tractor. Attached is a photo of one captured during the war in the pacific.

here are the full details on this vehicle http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/france/Renault_UE.php

ITs a Renault UE tankette. Built during the 1930's. I nice little machine.

They look great. Maybe they might branch out and do Cletrac as well.

buy a ferret! thats all the advice I can give. Welcome to the site. Regards, Tim

OK, after putting the engine in, I greased it up, put oil in it and started it up. It kicked over twice, so it appears that I have set the timing correct. The starter motor solenoid isnt playing the game, so I will pull that out tomorrow. But, I am totally ecstatic that it is running. I have consumed a considerable quantity of champagne in tribute to my success. Once I have sorted the starter motor, I will post a video. hoorah

Here are some interesting photos ive found. The boggie as a trailer. What a great looking set up. Ive gotta get my hands on those boggies now and make them into a trailer, copying the design in these photos. Interesting stuff. Now I will let you all get back to talking about Churchills. Amazing how one photo can result in such an interesting discover. Thats why I love this site. Many regards, Gents.

Does the sled have an actual name or designation. I have done a search for a photo online, but didnt find anything. do you have any other photos? Regards, Tim

Wow, thats very interesting. As you can see in the photo that I posted, their is a set sitting in the Bren Gun Carrier that I am currently negotiating to buy. So thats very interesting. Hopefully I can get my hands on them as it would make an interesting piece to tow behind a carrier. If I get my hands on them, I will clean them up and post them on this thread. Thanks for posting the original photo and letting me know what they are. Excellent. Regards, Tim

I saw the photo you posted of the two universal carrier wheels attached together in a mini track set up. I have noticed this similar design in a collection of parts (see attached) and when I saw them, formed the opinion that someone had made them for some undisclosed purpose. But seeing your photo, Im now thinking that these had a certain purpose. Do you know what they were originally used for. Regards, Tim

Chronologically, Im 41 years of age, although I still have the brain of a 16 year old boy. Been in this gig for about 20 years. Hope to be in it for quite a bit more. What was not considered collectable when I started, is considered collectable now. Not everyone can own a Tiger tank, but a nice well restored Series 2A army landrover or a snappy looking Ferret, will win my approval every time. Regards, Tim

Ah, I saw the Cairns one parked around the back of the museum a few days ago. Maybe his plan is to build a dam out the back and take tourists for rides. I might be up on Mornington Island early this year, and if so, I will get more photos. Regards, Tim

To give people some perspective on distances in Australia. I live in Cairns Queensland. If I were to drive to Melbourne from Cairns, I would need to travel 2,842 Klm, or 1,766 miles. This is exactly the same distance from Paris to Moscow. How much does is cost to freight a container from Paris to Moscow, then ship it to Australia. Thats the same distance. Most people dont realise the distances needed to travel in Australia. Last xmas I drove to Melbourne to visit family. I always find it interesting when the guys from the UK say they are driving their armoured vehicle to a military vehicle show. Such an endevour in Australia would require a considerable loan from the bank, just to cover the fuel. Regards, Tim

Fishing with a Swedish 6.5x55. Australian Jungle Perch. Lovely to eat. Regards, OZITIM

Hi, Check this old post out. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?45098-AMTRAK-found-in-remote-location&highlight=amtrak Regards, Tim

Put a bucket under the hub when you pull out the reduction gears, to save needle bearings exploding over the floor. Thats my tip. Once youve done one, repeat three more times. Tim

Very impressive. I love the bit where the crowd in the shed clap when it starts. Who doesnt love that moment when you bring an engine back to life. Tim

Living in Tropical Far North Queensland, last night we were hit by a wild lighting and thunder storm. This was the back drop to the engine getting put back into the hull. Very dramatic. It was bloody frustrating trying to mesh the transmission drive shaft with the fluid coupling. lots of wriggling, shifting backwards and forwards, lifting, lowering, ect ect. Eventually I got it together this morning. Now to hook it all up and see what happens. Im taking a break for the next two weeks, but would like to have it all finished by April and drive it in the ANZAC day parade. A dead line helps with the motivation.

Ozitim