Higgins kpt. Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 You have my admiration! Beautiful view of Cromwell tank! I rescued two bogies Cromwell scrapped more but I could not, I just had Cromwell parked outside the house renovation Cromwell tank is the highest level! I gave up, unfortunately .... I believe I see your Cromwell in England or in person at Normandy or Hell's Highway in Holland. thanks with respect Tom Higgins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 hi tom that's a nice F type hull like mine but did you say that you had to scrap the vehicle :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 What did it have in the turret position? Is the engine/gearbox still in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 I've seen pictures of this one or another like it they had cranes mounted and where electrically powered with a cable running out the rear, so the engine was probably removed but the g/box might be fitted or it could have had motors running straight onto the final drives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 hi tom that's a nice F type hull like mine but did you say that you had to scrap the vehicle Or did it end up in Kraliky? I remember seeing a similar condition Cromwell hull there a few years ago. From what I have heard they were originally CZ armoured brigade and ended up working in the mines after ww2....some fitted with T34 rims and rubber! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Couple of Ricks baby from War and Peace 2013 ! Thanks for preserving this superb sounding vehicle mate ! Great job by all concerned ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS I was walking behind following the Cromwell and took this Audio of the exhaust through the Normandy Cowl approx one foot away and just ducking short of the blast of heat. A sound of which no doubt many an infantryman experienced. (NO VIDEO) Old Git, this audio should serve you well looped and somehow mounted in your one sixth through speakers... Edited July 25, 2013 by ashtonpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS I was walking behind following the Cromwell and took this Audio of the exhaust through the Normandy Cowl approx one foot away and just short of the blast of heat. A sound of which no doubt many an infantryman experienced. (NO VIDEO) Pete rename your videos with Cromwell Tank at the start otherwise they will disappear into the youtube room 101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Ok, I'll sort that now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I recall a tank called "Shrek", can anyone give info on this vehicle...If my memory serves me right it was one wide mother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Thanks for that Rick, I've already got Toadmans site bookmarked. I probably should have been more specific as I was actually looking for bigger version of these two pictures... But today I had a better look at the ones I have and have discovered that I can see just what I need to with these two, so all's well that ends well! Here are a couple pics of the lower hull for my model, I managed to get some primer on it today and (as you'll know from doing the real deal) it's always a mile stone when you get primer on 'er! I've got most of the various parts completed now and just require some assembly and tweaking, but this will have to wait for a couple weeks as I'm off to Normandy for three weeks on Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Pete, loved the audio mate, although the little speakers on my laptop do not do it justice. I shall have to nip into the Kitchen and listen to it on the family PC! If you shoot me a copy on email I'll strip the Audio out of it and send you back the MP3 file! Rgds Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Its 73 meg....I'll have a go at stripping it and send you the file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks Pete, if you can't manage it then don't worry mate, We'll sort something out when I get back from Normandy on August 17th! Rgds Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I recall a tank called "Shrek", can anyone give info on this vehicle...If my memory serves me right it was one wide mother... It's a Chieftain ARRV - I think it belongs to a forum member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shadock Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Or did it end up in Kraliky? I remember seeing a similar condition Cromwell hull there a few years ago. From what I have heard they were originally CZ armoured brigade and ended up working in the mines after ww2....some fitted with T34 rims and rubber! Alex It is by Handmet Military in Gostyn, Poland by now, as far as I know. P-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There is now another chance to see Ricks Award winning Cromwell - he will be displaying it at the Military Revival at Old Buckenham Airfield Norfolk on the 5/6 th Oct. Thanks mate !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There is now another chance to see Ricks Award winning Cromwell - he will be displaying it at the Military Revival at Old Buckenham Airfield Norfolk on the 5/6 th Oct. Thanks mate !! Comet and Cromwell next to each other that should be good to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I have just posted some videos of the Cromwell stretching it's legs in open countryside , have a look at the Military Revival thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great videos Shaun, almost thought you might lose the camera on one, if you know what I mean... Looked like a great time.. Rick, do you have a list of kit or have internal pics of what is suppose to go where or what was carried, schematics etc.? Also do you have any spare parts you picked up, not mechanical, but anything exterior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 I can help out with Cromwell spares and schematics but it begs the question. why do you need them ? are you looking at getting a Cromwell, if so may I congratulate you on your excellent choice of vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Mate, I would love to get a Cromwell, if I could find one.. I know yours is up for sale, but I would have to sell the HSC, Landy, BMW and maybe refinance the house.... Or just pick the winning numbers for the lottery... PM sent for inquiry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 took the Cromwell to a show in Norfolk at the weekend and took a bit of video moving the Cromwell after the show. turn the volume to full and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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