babyteeth Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 HI everyone. My name is David an I am from London Uk. By trade I am a broadcast engineer. Way back I used to be an AFV modeller but you know how it is, found beer and girls and that by the way side. A couple of years ago I started to make models again and have always retained an interest in all things tank related. My dream was always to own and restore military vehicles but sadly money and time never allowed for that. So I now just surf the net and I on a number of forums where I try to help identity tank and vehicle parts that have been dug/found and try to learn more from those with more experience. One day I would love to lend a hand to restore vehicles but at the moment that is a bit of a pipe dream. I have an interest in battlefield archaeology too and one I hope to get involved somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 welcome David Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver99 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hello there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 hi a warm welcome to the forum :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Welcome David, you can add 1:1 scale as well. What's wrong with beer women and MVs anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 HI everyone. My name is David an I am from London Uk. By trade I am a broadcast engineer. Way back I used to be an AFV modeller but you know how it is, found beer and girls and that by the way side. A couple of years ago I started to make models again and have always retained an interest in all things tank related. My dream was always to own and restore military vehicles but sadly money and time never allowed for that. So I now just surf the net and I on a number of forums where I try to help identity tank and vehicle parts that have been dug/found and try to learn more from those with more experience. One day I would love to lend a hand to restore vehicles but at the moment that is a bit of a pipe dream. I have an interest in battlefield archaeology too and one I hope to get involved somehow. Hi and welcome to the forum, you dont have to own a military vehicle to be involved, just join your local MVT area, or some such organizatation. You will find that people will welcome you with open arms if you are prepared to get a little dirty, (oil and grease that is) you will have the pleasure of travelling to shows etc. Also gives you a chance to see if you want to expend any of your hard earned monies on some future project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Welcome in, vehicle not required. Enthusiam always welcome. There are many ways of getting involved with resto projects, without great expense. Places are always looking for volunteers to help out with collections etc. In fact I have a Land Rover with layers of flaking paint. Volunteers required, wet and dry, tea and buiscuits provided. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah should have asked which bit of London? Plenty of stuff around the area. Can't sign write can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyteeth Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Tony. I’m South London, Bromley way and would be happy to offer my time in exchange for Tea & biscuits, Hob nobs if poss. Beer and MV’s I can see but most women seem to roll their eyes at the mere mention of the word tanks. I’m pretty good at taking things apart, ok with a soldering iron and wires and will have a go at most things. Used to work on cars a bit back when they still had things like tapits to adjust. Being an engineery type I like the challenge of fixing things big or small. Mike, I did look into doing some volunteering down at Bovington. Managed to blag a tour of the workshop and had a good chat with the workshop manager (still have his card somewhere) He said I’d be more than welcome to go down and help out with a Pak 88 restore they had ongoing. He said it best to go through him rather than the museum volunteer program.. said that they just get those guys cleaning the toilet and making tea!! Anyway, thanks again for the welcome and I hope to make a few friends here. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Your'e in the right place David! There are quite a few military vehicles round the area.:-D The local archeology is also there. Andy Brock out at Greenwich has done a lot around Shooters Hill. There is also Firepower, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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