terrierman

Im in two minds as you probably know im restoring my Austin K9

Do I Spray paint it or Brush paint it.

Not sure what I Want, do I want a truck that looks like its just come out of the factory or is it better to have the look of a truck that was painted in the field by hand.

What do you think would fit in better with the era

Regards

John

Yeah hope to be there, looking out for any Austin K9 Bits

John

Sorry, should have said, Tony Pearson. If you put Axholme in the search facility lots of info will come up.

Thanks Degsy

Speak to Tony at Axholme, he is a member on here.

Whats Tony,s name on the Site Degsy

Regards

John

TO make amends original engine mid bronze green replacement engine sky blue

Thank You Wally

Regards

John

Where would I Get the correct Stencils for a 1952 Austin K9

Regards

John

What would be the correct colour for the Engine for a 1952 Austin K9,

At the moment its a light green colour would that be Original, or would it be better to leave it un painted

Regards

John

Try Tony at Axholme.

Is that Axholme Signs Tony,

Regards

John

Check out ebay mate usually some on there , I shortened some from Marcus Glenn though ! :-D

Thanks Andy,

Have looked on Ebay but not sure if they are the right ones

Regards

John

Where would I Get the straps for the pioneer tools on my 1952 Austin K9

Regards

John

That's some Truck.

Thank You il try Frank,

Tried John & Mary they couldn't be bothered to reply

Best Regards

John

Private 804169

1st Battalion, QUEENS ROYAL REGIMENT.

attd. Pioneer Corps.

P.O.W. 1940-45.

Died Wednesday 9th May 1945, aged 31 years, in a aircrash...

The aircraft that Bill was killed in was a Lancaster Bomber 111, serial number RF230-JI-B, which was one of ten bombers from 514 Squadon and was detailed to take part in Operation " Exodus ", the evacuation of ex-prisoners of war.... In addition to the crew of the bomber there were 24 army P.O.W.'s of which Bill was one, ranging from Private to Captain in various regiments, as well as a Lieutenant in the U.S.A.A.F. who was not in the manifest....TheLancaster took off at 7.26 a.m. on the 9th May 1945 for the continent from Waterbeach, England and commenced the return flight from Juvincourt in France at 12. 15 hrs. A message giving their time of arrival was received at his base at 12.19 by the pilot, shortly after, the pilot reported that he was experiencing trouble with the controls and was putting back to Juvincourt. But a further message sent by the aircraft at 12. 25 stated that it was going to making a forced landing... Flares were then fired off from the airfield on route indicating permission to land, to which no acknowledgment was received. At 12.30 hours this aircraft was seen by a number of witnesses on the ground to approach Roye-Amy airfield from the west at a height of 10,000 feet. After circling the airfield twice the aircraft was seen to go into a steep bank to port, before going into a flat spin and crashing to the ground into a wooded area, 2 miles east-south-east of Roye-Amy. where it was destroyed by fire On investtigation into the crash, it was not possible to account for the necessity for a forced land, as the aircraft seemed to be fully serviceable or to establish definitely the cause of the crash. It was noted, that after the aircraft crew sent a brief message saying that they were going to make a forced landing, the pilot applied full flap, to which the aircraft then went out of control, entering the spin from which it did not recover. It appears that several of the passengers had moved from their allotted places in the aircraft, causing centre of gravity problems, their positions to the rear of the fuselage would have indicated that the aircraft have been tail heavy, resulting in the pilot finding the aircraft to be dangerously heavy, believing that there was something seriously wrong with the aircraft. The pilot had already used 8 divisions of elevator trim to keep the aircraft in balance. However, the application of full flap caused loss of control to which the aircraft lost control.

Bill and all the passengers and crew lost their lives and were buried at Clichy Northern Cemetery, which is on the northern boundary of Paris

Welcome to the Group

A Brilliant Thread and a Great Job your doing

I did not see a Bedford pickup, only a RL recovery. Are you looking at the International (K series?) lorry with USMC painted on the door?

No the RL Recovery Richard looks like a Bedford to me

Regards

John

Bedford pickup looks a good project John.

Hi Richard,

It was a Great show enjoyed it very much, Lovely setting and friendly people, Hope to bring my K9 GS Next year if finished

Near Wincanton

Regards

John

Taken at the MVT Show at crewkerne Somerset 2014

Welcome to the Group Derek.

I Need to get a canopy made for my K9,

Has anyone got any original plans for one

Regards

John

Very Nice truck Ian

Nissen Hut is about 3 miles from Airfield Geepig,

and there is a window at the other end to door

here is a picture of Zeals Airfield, note the original control tower at the bottom of field and runway running through the fields

Zeals Airfield circled and where the nissen huts are is the cross,

Would they have had people sleeping that far from the Airfield.

Thanks for all your comments

John

Your doing a great job Peter.