Adrian Barrell Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Adrian is at present making new header tanks for the cooling system and a new splash plate which is situated above the engines , under the decks . Done and coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 What i can say ? nothing more ! it's a beautiful job of this team ! Supertrack:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Not sure what to say in responce to all your good replys , yes the M10 is looking fantastic and i think will run and drive equally as well , the workmanship of Carl and Peter along with Adrian is second to none and i think they make a fantastic team ( maybe the A Team ) .Had a long chat today with Carl and he is hoping to install the power pack on Friday and has just finished deactivating the 17 pounder gun for me and the man from the proof house is booked to come on Monday to inspect the work . I tried to keep the gun live but Sussex police wernt having any of it so we had to go down the route of getting it deactivated !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 the workmanship of Carl and Peter along with Adrian is second to none and i think they make a fantastic team ( maybe the A Team ) I want to be Murdoch......:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustmeimamechanic Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I want to be Murdoch......:nut: Well if anyone can make a tank in a garage with just a pile of scrap and a gas torch..... that would be you then :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 It's not just Eddie we all think the same thing all these threads are must reads for us misguided sould who like to tinker or watch your amazing workmanship Couldn't agree more..nice work chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hi Eddie , thanks for your kind words ,the restoration is moving forward fast now after a lull during August , the high quality of workmanship is a credit to Carl and peter and not forgetting the fantastic steel fabricating that Adrian Barrell has done and is still doing .Adrian is at present making new header tanks for the cooling system and a new splash plate which is situated above the engines , under the decks .Carl is hoping to install the engines towards the end of this week once the new white paint has had time to harden off !!, so maybe in 2 - 3 weeks it may move under its own steam again , the first time for many years , keep your fingers crossed !! Errr........ What about me??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 You have just taking the tools for the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) I went down to Jim Clarks of Allied Forces Canvas on Sunday and collected a new bespoked canvas turret cover that Jim had made for me .I met Jim and Martin at Carls yarl recently for Jim to take accurate measurements of the turret and to confirm the design of the new cover , it looks super hes done a fantastic job of it , the photos of it on my floor dont do it justice really .Whilst i was down at Jims on Sunday he very kindly did some repairs to a couple of canvases of one of my mates and reroped a Ben-her canvas as well , He made me and my uncle very welcome with cups of tea ,toast and bacon and egg sandwichs,so thanks Jim for a good day and a fantastic canvas. Also Carl has had the proof house out today to check and inspect the deactivaction of the 17 pounder gun and the Sexton that he had done (to there specifaction ), they both passed , so the Sussex old Bill will be happy now !!!! , the engines were fitted last Friday ,Adrian B im sure will post those photos in due course , I think we have passed a major milestone with getting the engines fitted Edited October 18, 2010 by Adrian Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Wonderful stuff Adrian and not sure if that is part of the M10 camo but I am sure I have never seen carpet stitched to a turret carpet before - it's not in the TM :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 the engines were fitted last Friday ,Adrian B im sure will post those photos in due course , I think we have passed a major milestone with getting the engines fitted I'm here! Nothing much to say, the pictures speak volumes really. There are a few things worthy of comment. The pack weighs over two tons and is a tight fit so needs to be fitted at an angle and levelled as it goes. Not unusual for engines but its size makes it a little tricky! The generators were wisely removed to avoid damage. The other noticable thing is the fans. They are handed as they rotate in opposite directions. This has led to many people assuming the engines also rotate opposite to each other but that is not so. Now the plumbing and electrics can be fitted so a first run soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Master all of you. That is some serious work and is going to be a shame to get it all dirty! I look around the Achilles at Bovy at the weekend and that is one big tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Master all of you. That is some serious work and is going to be a shame to get it all dirty! I look around the Achilles at Bovy at the weekend and that is one big tank. Yes, it is quite wide isn't it.........:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 How is the engine bolted to the tank? There seems very little room for that judging by the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 How is the engine bolted to the tank? There seems very little room for that judging by the pics. It uses three mounting points, two at the front and one centre mount at the rear. Angle brackets bolt to the clutch housings (front) and crankcase (rear) and these sit on floor mounted pads with rubber insulators in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Its looking mighty fine guys. Makes me look forward to A&E 2012 all the more, if that were possible. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy206 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 nice job over there!!! i can,t wait untill we can mount the 6046 into our achilles,but first we got too rebuilt them:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Its been a while since weve been able to give you a update , work has been progressing but with Xmas and all the illness bugs flying about i know its taken its toll ,as far as my involvement , ive managed to track down an electrical plug for the back of the dash board and some months ago Adrian B got 50 projectiles made for me , 10 HE and 40 AP ,we thought that would have been about the right numbers of each for a Tank Destroyer, ive been collecting 17 pounder brass cases for 2 years now and am about half way there , my paint sprayer mate has just finished painting them .( have tried to post pictures but the files are to big ,will take advice from a mate and resize and then post ) Adrian . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 And just like magic...... these are the sockets Adrian is referring to and the plug on the panel where they fit. There are four of these in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Progress has been mainly in the restoration of systems lately. The new header tanks I made along with fire extinguisher system parts I supplied have all been fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 The propshaft and clutch lockout cables are all in. The cables had to be newly manufactured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 New electrical boxe and aa load of flexible conduit have been made up and are in the process of being fitted. The 19 set has also had its first fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Lastly for now, the turret has also been receiving attention with the fitting of the balance weights and cover props. The turret will be completed including the gun before fitting to the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Great work all! Did those small junction boxes have to be fabricated too? I'd imagine that it is the fitting out and little 'odds and ends' which take up a disproportunate amount of time with little of the visual impact of repairing the hull and fitting the turret. Who did you use for making the new cables? I need a set of heavy duty cables for the Loyd brakes, I found a company nr Manchester who could do them, but haven't followed it up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 I made the junction boxes, though the terminal blocks are original. I'm not sure who Carl used for the cables, I'll ask. You're certainly correct about the fitting out, it takes a lot of time compared to the major items. Sourcing parts and in many cases just having to have them made as originals are very difficult to find is a good way to lose a few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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