Lord Burley Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm just finishing off kitting out the rest of the interior. A couple of things i would like to know. How many personnel weapons were carried. Ive only ever noticed the pair of hooks on the back for the sterling. Anywhere else. It also seems that the original type flasks are very hard to come by. Was there a later equivelant????. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 It also seems that the original type flasks are very hard to come by. Was there a later equivelant????. Yes, it was one of the stainless steel type Thermos flasks, not sure if it fitted original stowage bracket though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Richard. If anyone has a picture of a later one. It will give me some idea what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 hi mark, some mk1,s had a mounting for a bren at drivers l/h side , plus a very pistol there was a blk thermos on ebay recently for a ferret went for about twenty pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 driver's Sterling is loose inside, not stowed, just goes (on the floor) wherever the driver wanted to put it as you have a GPMG Ferret you would not have had a Bren inside, although on 30 cal Mk2 there is one story of the crew having a Bren in the bracket as an additional demount weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david052 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hi I have a black Thermos flask if you like. 1945 dated, excellent condition. If this is what you're looking for PM me details. Rgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 hi mark, some mk1,s had a mounting for a bren at drivers l/h side , plus a very pistol there was a blk thermos on ebay recently for a ferret went for about twenty pounds.Hello mate. As said below. the bren is wrong the time i'm portraying with the Ferret. B.t.w hows yours coming along. Any pics to post???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdog Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 What era is your Ferret? Do you have interior pics? I'd like to see as comparison of what kit to have and locations. -Chris Ferret 00 EC 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 What era is your Ferret? Do you have interior pics? I'd like to see as comparison of what kit to have and locations.-Chris Ferret 00 EC 55 1960. I'm portraying the last of the in-service vehicles. circa late 80,s very,very early 90,s. I will take some interior shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 no decent pics yet couple of weeks time should get some stuff on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Bren Mounts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sirhc Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Correct Pattern Flasks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Correct Pattern Flasks: Chris, In late Eighties onward, a Thermos demanded on correct order number would come up as a modern stainless steel type, not sure about if it fitted straight in to the bracket or whether a different one was required. So either type would be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 A very early listing in a TOTE shows Jars, vacuum, 1 qt. complete J2/JB12540, quantity 3. Out of curiosity I searched for the part number to see if there was a modern equivalent, the only match was Pessary, perspex, so I shouldn't think that would be carried in a Ferret.:sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 A very early listing in a TOTE shows Jars, vacuum, 1 qt. complete J2/JB12540, quantity 3. Out of curiosity I searched for the part number to see if there was a modern equivalent, the only match was Pessary, perspex, so I shouldn't think that would be carried in a Ferret.:sweat: Clive, I well recollect the item, it turned up as a substitute for the original type. More like a commercial item, if I remember correctly, it had a pvc strap handle on the side, it being a Thermos flask like you take you hot tea to work in, with a cup on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Clive,I well recollect the item, it turned up as a substitute for the original type. More like a commercial item, if I remember correctly, it had a pvc strap handle on the side, it being a Thermos flask like you take you hot tea to work in, with a cup on top. Richard, yes I see one with a PVC strap on here: http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/ces_&_kit.htm I don't know the answer, but asuumed J2/JB12540 was the original one, as it was listed in the Provisional 1953 TOTE for Fieldmouse Mk1. Maybe things changed when the species did? Maybe they didn't realise just how many of the black type they still had in stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Richard, yes I see one with a PVC strap on here: http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/ces_&_kit.htm I don't know the answer, but asuumed J2/JB12540 was the original one, as it was listed in the Provisional 1953 TOTE for Fieldmouse Mk1. Maybe things changed when the species did? Maybe they didn't realise just how many of the black type they still had in stock? Clive, No, that one shown in the link is much the same as the black one. The one I have seen, had a small neck with ordinary cup size mug on top, slightly taller as well, with plastic handle down the side. Obviously a modern commercial pattern, maybe supplied as a substitute, when demanding original stock number as they were n/a. This would be about 18 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 No fittings for a Bren in mine. But then again i dont want one in it. Ive got the sterling mounts on the rear. And one Sterling in it, care of Ferretfixer. Two jumps seats are fitted. I also have the splinter screens in place. Lost out on one flask yesterday of fleabay. Went for a fiver. Just waiting for someone of the forum to get back to me to have there one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Guys I've fitted the 353 and 352 radio combination as well as the rear sterling mount and seat belt bracket, just as shown in Chris' pics. (I'm assuming it's a sterling mount, not a sten one) However the SURF on the 352 blocks the right hand bracket. Was this a problem in service, or was the mount just bent back? (I notice in Chris' picture the Surf isn't fitted) Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Guys I've fitted the 353 and 352 radio combination as well as the rear sterling mount and seat belt bracket, just as shown in Chris' pics. (I'm assuming it's a sterling mount, not a sten one) However the SURF on the 352 blocks the right hand bracket. Was this a problem in service, or was the mount just bent back? (I notice in Chris' picture the Surf isn't fitted) Cheers Matt Hi Matt, Chris has the hand generator fitted if you have that fitted the Surf sits to high. I can't find a pic of mine fitted inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) this may help - 353 and 352 set up BTW - if you fit a 351 or 352 then you should also fit a DCCU charger for the radio battery rather than the hand charger. The location of the DCCU is variable - one manual has it attached to the right of radio on the side of the radio tray (as shown in Andy's picture), but at the cost of hampering access to vehicle battery box below, alternatively, another manual shows it instead of the No80 Grenade box (as pictured on mine), but no alternative location for the grenade box was specified Edited January 4, 2010 by john fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Chris, In late Eighties onward, a Thermos demanded on correct order number would come up as a modern stainless steel type, not sure about if it fitted straight in to the bracket or whether a different one was required. So either type would be correct. Richard, You are quite correct. It is a standard comercial THERMOS brand flask & cup with a Black plastic handle on the side that goes flat.The same as the ones on the front of the old 'lift up lid' record players!) The Military ones differ ONLY in that they have a N.A.T.O Stock number on them. They THEN will will fit in the brackets when inserted insdie those green nylon tube covers with WHITE foam liners inside to protect the flask. They also have an adjustable shoulder strap as well. There used to be loads around & people didnt know what they were for! :cool2: Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Richard, You are quite correct. It is a standard comercial THERMOS brand flask & cup with a Black plastic handle on the side that goes flat.The same as the ones on the front of the old 'lift up lid' record players!) The Military ones differ ONLY in that they have a N.A.T.O Stock number on them.They THEN will will fit in the brackets when inserted insdie those green nylon tube covers with WHITE foam liners inside to protect the flask. They also have an adjustable shoulder strap as well. There used to be loads around & people didnt know what they were for! :cool2: Mike. Mike, You got it! I thought that the plastic parts may have been green, but your description is spot on. :tup:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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