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Earlier on in the week another display of WW1 was opened ion Wellington. This was created by Sir Peter film effects staff at Weta Workshop. The models are 2.4 times life size as can be seen with people about in the background. The detail is so exact from hairs on the arms and fingers to the flies on the food. ttp://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/video-gallipoli--the-scale-of-our-war-exhibit-opens-2015041709 Further coverage of the display and that of a live WW1 survivor. http://www.3news.co.nz/tvshows/campbelllive/oldest-wwi-survivor-immortalised-for-te-papa-weta-exhibition-2015041718#axzz3YAJBFteb Doug

http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/military-vehicles-parade-through-wellington-streets-2015042413?ref=photo#axzz3YAJBFteb

One of the buses lost the rubber off a rear wheel, then continued on on the steel rim! Although the fleet of vehicles used in the parade seems largewe know there are more trucks not out for the day. Doug

Those reporting the convoy only looked on the surface. Some of these trucks are original, many are replicas based on a more recent chassis. Four appear to be original, the rest are movie props. Looking closely at the video coverage different rear axles appear, as do the design of the front axles, spring hangers etc. Solid tyres and wheels are bolt on specials. Aside from that it appears as a great event, and will be even more spectacular in the morning ( Anzac Day) for the parade with associated bands playing and streets clear of other traffic. Meanwhile in the old Dominion Museum building the WW1 display put together by Sir Peter has had its previews. The Dennis bus ( original chassis and running gear) shows the display form used. Doug

I've checked again and still no photo. Some times the links to video clips will not work if its linked to TV channels. Protection of content in world zones. As we live in a different part of the world I've grown used to such coverage. Doug

Should there be a photo or attachment here? I see nothing to link to the story Doug

The first link also includes Richard being interviewed about the radar trailer. Doug

It is interesting to read of the confusions that arise in the UK regards rebuilding bodies. Here in NZ the chassis number is the all important factor in vintage id. As of the "period of time" is the critical term. The link to the Austin 7 pages does show the problem is body design, then the interpretation of the officials, in the same manner as a truck cab could be changed about. HCV do undergo changes. A damaged cab can be replaced with another, not being the same model or make even. Is this any different to the cars ( RR, Damiler etc) that were produced with the body placed upon it from a specialist body constructor.Then years latter the car is returned to the body builder for a more updated body to be installed. We still have problems here, again its the interpretation of the rules. Doug

Images of the lift [h=1]Big artillery moves into museum[/h] Published 10 March, 2015 by admin One of New Zealand’s biggest cranes made its way to the front of Wellington’s historic Dominion Museum on Sunday to help shift the heaviest and largest pieces of The Great War Exhibition into place. Image of a London bus being lifted into the Dominion Museum is courtesy of Nick Setteducato. The crane, capable of lifting 300 tonnes, was needed to lift in a tank, London bus and large gun that will be part of the Sir Peter Jackson-inspired exhibition of the First World War opening on April 18, and commemorates the war’s centenary. Exhibition project manager Brian Massey said the crane operation took six weeks to plan and relied on favourable weather conditions, secure fastening and some careful manoeuvring. “This was the part of the project where there was the least margin for error,” Mr Massey said. A platform was erected to cut a hole in the wall and the crane used to lift the exhibits up and over the museum, into a central light well and on to the platform positioned one storey above the crane. “Once they landed on the platform we used a system of winches to bring them inside and into position,” Mr Massey said. Each piece had to be shifted on to a special weight spreading platform before the next piece could be lifted. Image of a tank being lifted into the Dominion Museum is courtesy of Nick Setteducato. The items are among the first to be placed in the museum and work is continuing to build the exhibition around them. When it opens, visitors will explore the war in chronological order, exploring its changing face as it affected those who fought it. The second half of the exhibition focuses on New Zealand’s story, beginning in 1915 with mobilisation and the seminal Gallipoli campaign. It also recognises that one of the most important aspects of New Zealand’s national and cultural development was achieved by ordinary citizens enduring incredible hardship. Image of a tank inside the Dominion Museum is courtesy of Nick Setteducato. The New Zealand room will be updated throughout the Centenary to reflect the different theatres of the war and its impact on New Zealand. With support from the New Zealand Government, Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Peter’s talented team at Wing Nut Films; the exhibition offers a unique opportunity for New Zealanders to gain a greater insight into an important part of their history. [h=2]For more information contact:[/h] Susan Pepperell Anzac Week communications Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Sir Peter Jackson is the driving force on setting up a WW1 display using the old Dominion Museum building in Wellington. A couple of weeks ago the heavy items were lifted into the building through a light well . As per the following story. Doug http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/67166106/Crane-lifts-tank-bus-and-gun-into-Wellington-exhibition

All part of the Sir Peter Jackson collection for film making.These were transported by truck to Wellington. Also a number of shipping containers of parts and bits. Plans have been advertised to have these vehicles as part of an Anzac Day parade in Wellington on 25 April.

Ben, The acetylene generator you have acquired will probably be too small to effectively run more than one lamp. That would also depend on the size of the jets used, and the type of carbide used. The fine granules activate gas quicker, but run out of producing gas quicker. Larger ( small stone size) pieces of carbide will produce gas steadily over a longer period. The unit you have was designed as a hand held lantern as well as otherwise as a static lamp to illuminate an area. Automotive acetylene generators are larger, about twice the diameter, Surprising the number of ex cavers appearing on this thread. Many hours of my younger days were spent underground ( not in trains). Doug

Also more recent coverage of Gigantic towing the gun on the road. GIGANTIC, MCLAREN 1332 HORSHAM Gigantic at Brighton Modelworld 2015 Great viewing Replicating taking a gun to war. Although the speed would have not been the same back then with a lack of sealed roads, and the movement would have been the distance to and from a railway station. Doug

The images of the stamps for Kirkstall Forge have similarities to some seen on early Thornycroft front axles. In this case the inverted K and the F are separate , which could be the result of using two stamps. This stamp does not occur on all Thornycroft axles, but is seen on two dating from post war. The word Leeds occurs also on those same two axles. Is there any records or archives from the Kirkstall Forge? Doug

Reg has rebuilt many items over the years. The origin of the fire at a water pump questions whether it was electrical fault or an overheated pump melting plastic fitings. To me fire is always a great fear with storage and collections. Doug

There appears some confusing here between postings. Carbine lamps have no mantle, being a naked flame arising from the jet. The use of bottled gas as used for a camping light does need a mantle. How effective a mantle would be with a moving vehicle is another point. I suspect the delicate mantle would not last on a rough road surface. I've used lights with a mantle carrying them about at night, but cautious of sudden movements. Doug

Stopping internal corrosion about the water jackets and other water passages is a point I've considered with some of our vintage engines. In the case in question from this thread, the part is removal and could be treaded separately. Aside from using commercially available additives to the cooling water, to reduce corrosion, the same material can have the opposing effect in blocking radiator cores. As a side issue in preventing corrosion in hot surfaces, we use a tannin based water treatment in the boiler of our steam roller, and this has now produced a layered effect over the inside of the boiler with a marked reduction in scale produced. I have thought of using this same material on old engines that are infrequently used, however there is a point as to its beneficial use as opposed to reduced radiator efficiency. An additional lining within the radiator could produce more problems with a lack of cooling. Whether the temperature in the engine would be hot enough to activate the process is another question. Perhaps it would be easier just to go and buy more commercial product designed for motor vehicles. Doug

In New Zealand the events have started with the politicians in rounds of apperances in commemeration of events. Lots of speeches etc. The declaration of war was read again from the steps of Parliment, with those in period costume. The first troops to leave these shores was undertaken as a recreated train trip transporting the troops to the wharves. The New Zealand forces occupied German Samoa in Sept 1914, so a commeration there was held for this. I too, have a concern that the events overall could well go flat and lose public interest. Some of the news coverage and reporting lacks appeal, aside from being inaccurate. At times I feel like walking away from the events overall. Then I think of my grandfather and reading his diary of life in the trenches. He was not one for commerating those times and spoke very little of the events. Simply put " not nice times". On our own restoration, the Leyland will turn 100 in 2016, so it is planned to use that date for its completion, finished in RFC colours. Doug

Thank you David for the description of railway tyre making,. As you say it would be a logical step to use the same process for vehicle requirements. In all the old books and publications I have this is one area that is missing. No photos or line drawings of the machinery as used. I had assummed it was a casting process as no joint is visable, or some system in rolling and mechanicaly "black smithing " the join when hot. Perhaps we need to re engineer the process for our vehicle needs. It would make a great display item at a show event. Selling them as souvineers though many suffer from a lack in demand! Doug

Located the video. 28 Nov 2012 - 2 min - Uploaded by SweconVolvoCE See female operator Karin Olsson break the 120 km/h (74 mph) world record with a Volvo Wheel Loader .

Why do some photos when posted, follow a vertical format, while at other times they appear on a horizontial line? Is it to do with the size of the image? Doug

Tony: is there any sign of a join on the tyre hoops you removed the other day? Doug

The colour swatches used were from the supplier PPG. These are the type used for automotive and industrial colour selection and matching. I picked these up from a paint retailer who no longer handles industrial paints. The samples compared against were orginal, 100 and thereabout year old vehicles and parts, not models. I also matched up a lightly faded colour on one of our vintage tractors that required a touch up, then passed the colour code on a automotive paint sprayer who made up the small quanity of colour as needed. In the past, a small selection of paint has been scrapped off, or a panel taken in to the paint supplier for them to blend up a paint that matched. A time consuming but exacting process. How the colour codes relate to model colours is a point I am unclear on. Doug

Different wheel types. It would appear that the difference we are seeing in hoops could be from different tyre manufacturers. The Leyland hoops are ridged , although in this example very worn. These are flat with no edge raised section. In comparision the 1912-13 Thornycroft has well defined edge sections very noticeable in the photo without the tyre. Note also the bolted holding lugs of the time. The same pattern of the raised edge is on other Thornycroft front wheels but not so on the rear of the 1920's J chassis.

I recently watched a video of a Volvo loader setting a speed record at about the same speed. It was a heavier model than the JCB. This was a Volvo works promotion. When the British team were at Bonneville a few years back there was a JCB set up as the push vehicle. Coverage of the time showed the tractor in action getting the record breaking vehicle underway. I understand it was also timed or at least recorded at a high speed on the salt flats. My inquiries never suceeded in finding out how fast it was. I would assume the gearing was changed to give it the additional speed. Doug