afvnut75 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Help ! I today rolled out my associated military vehicle tents in order to give them a good airing ready for my first mv show ie muckleborough on the 26th of june and have discovered much to my annoyance the little bastards with tails have knorred a hole in my 9x9 frame tent which was like new to begin with .Ive yet to open up my bivvy tent which is going on my daf so fingers crossed they havent tucked into that.:argh: my cats has been given their orders to exterminate anything mouse shaped So does anyone know of someone who specialises in repairing these tents in east anglia or nearby and anchor supplies new are £550 each :shocked: As im in a bit of a panic now as it needs to be done before the show in north norfolk thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Talk to a local saddler. They have the machines capable of sewing canvas patches on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvnut75 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Talk to a local saddler. They have the machines capable of sewing canvas patches on. Thanks tony problem with that is not sure if they would have the same type replacement material as theres three holes with the circumfrence of a coke can and not wishing to sound ungrateful but i dont want the patches standing out a mile off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeileen Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 If you got any sail makers nearby they will do a repair. Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrynevuk Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks tony problem with that is not sure if they would have the same type replacement material as theres three holes with the circumfrence of a coke can and not wishing to sound ungrateful but i dont want the patches standing out a mile off lol Could they use canvas from the blackout curtain, would be best match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvnut75 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks for your idea but unless i can get it repaired with extra matching material that would be a last resort but im trying to keep the tent intact without cannibalising it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbster Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hi, As for the material, anchor supplies had a load of "scrap" canvas last time I was up there, from a £5 I think. Some of it was almost new, just ripped beyond repair or not sewn properly. Maybe worth a phone call to them to send a sq metre? Then get someone to repair it. Only an idea Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I bought a 9x9 just recently, and had to repair a couple of small holes. I have used brand new, old stock 2-man bivvy canvas,.... and if I may say so, I did a grand job, a friend 'in the know', was convinced they'd been professionally repaired. I could repair it for you,.... but you'd have to get it to me, I'm in Hythe, near Southampton.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) I presume you're after ripstop canvas as someone has said Anchor Supplies have canvas and if you ask I'll send you a piece that I have cut up to repair the RB44's tilt. Ex Bedford side canvas the only problem you have will be colour matching. If you know of someone with an old fashioned Singer sewing machine you will find that type of sewing machine is more than up to the job of repairing you're canvas. New sewing machines are not up to the job of sewing canvas in any of its forms. If you don't fancy that Anchor Supplies have replacement canvas http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Replacement-Canvas-9x9-Military-Land-Rover-Tent-/230619083875?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item35b1f7f463#ht_796wt_905 Edited May 21, 2011 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have used the inner flap from the stowage bags before to repair canvas - We have just skipped a couple of brand new 4 tonne canvas tilts, so will have a look tonight to see if they are still there. All our 4 tonne NOS and stock is being skipped at moment as we no longer have the vehicles any more. It is a crying shame as most of it would go at a swap meet or similar but we cannot sell it on and have to bin it all. What beggars belief if the skip driver etc can take it away then sort it all out and sell it at a local car boot etc. If the MOD had act together (or time etc) they could easily sell it to brokers (Anchor etc) and at least get something for it. I can see a marketing opportunity here for someone with time on their hands to receive all that stuff and catalogue n sell it off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have used the inner flap from the stowage bags before to repair canvas - We have just skipped a couple of brand new 4 tonne canvas tilts, so will have a look tonight to see if they are still there. All our 4 tonne NOS and stock is being skipped at moment as we no longer have the vehicles any more. It is a crying shame as most of it would go at a swap meet or similar but we cannot sell it on and have to bin it all. What beggars belief if the skip driver etc can take it away then sort it all out and sell it at a local car boot etc. If the MOD had act together (or time etc) they could easily sell it to brokers (Anchor etc) and at least get something for it. I can see a marketing opportunity here for someone with time on their hands to receive all that stuff and catalogue n sell it off lol Most companies have those sorts of rules and its understandable but what a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yep the times we live in, some rare items getting binned all the time and some are hard to get anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drake Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I don't know why they can't use the Disposals Service Agency, that's what they are there for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellstar Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Could try these 9" x 9" canvas patches. Not sure how close the olive colour one matches though, but cheap enough either way. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280674277757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvnut75 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Latest news concerning my 9x9 frame tent ive now had the the tent repaired and no sooner had i got home with it my misses looked at and said not bad and promptly stuffed it into the back of her land rover ! but she had a rather cheesy smile on her face and the replacement canvas that came off ebay came the next day compliments of fed ex (so A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO FERRETKITT) buy you a beer sometime ! And thank you, to all you out there that came up with thoughts and advice on the tent crisis ! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarensarmy007 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Help ! I today rolled out my associated military vehicle tents in order to give them a good airing ready for my first mv show ie muckleborough on the 26th of june and have discovered much to my annoyance the little bastards with tails have knorred a hole in my 9x9 frame tent which was like new to begin with .Ive yet to open up my bivvy tent which is going on my daf so fingers crossed they havent tucked into that.:argh: my cats has been given their orders to exterminate anything mouse shaped So does anyone know of someone who specialises in repairing these tents in east anglia or nearby and anchor supplies new are £550 each :shocked: As im in a bit of a panic now as it needs to be done before the show in north norfolk thanks Hi m8, A company called 'Hamiltons Textiles' based at Gibraltar Barracks, Camberley, Surry are very , very good at repairing 9x9 tents. They have just repaired 2 of mine, Good enough now for me to sell them off this week, know any body thats looking? lol. Give them a call on :- 01252 863036. Say that Trevor the barber recommended you, they will laugh as I said i'm going to message you on here as I see your thread the other day. Good luck and chat soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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