Iain Crosbie Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I have been 'encouraged' to introduce myself, so here goes. I have always been a Land-Rover enthusiast, and used to trial them when I was young and fit. I always had a hankering for something outrageous like a Scammell Explorer and can't believe that I have missed the only two I know about in Scotland, so now that I am retired and in my dotage I have done the next best thing (I hope) and bought a Militant Mk3 Recovery Truck to have some fun before the remaining bits of my old body stop working. So far I am spending lots of time underneath it wondering what all the bits do! Over the years it has been modified and so many of the controls do not work as they should, so let's hope I can get everything sussed and working without breaking anything. In my 'spare time' I am also restoring an ex-RNLI lifeboat. I suppose I only need an aircraft now to complete the set, but fortunately I don't like heights, the Militant cab being quite high enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 welcome Iain, join in and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 G'Day nice beasts Scammels and Militants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi Iain, welcome to the forum. Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Welcome Iain, The only other thing you need is a track laying machine such as a Roadless Traction crawler to launch the lifeboat, with the Militant waiting patiently at the top of the beach as standby recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't know why I didn't think of that Robin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneRoad Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 If that is the lifeboat I think it is, you'll need more than a "roadless" to launch her! Hi Iain, How are you? and how is Gracie? (70-002) Welcome to the forum, from another very new member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yes, it is I! I keep expecting you and Ian I to turn up on your bikes. Managed to get the old girl back to Orkney last year, but not been anywhere this year due to poor weather and high fuel prices. Major engine room refurb last year, so now short of enthusiasm for a repeat performance- what I am doing buying this truck!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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