eddy8men Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 not updated for a while as I've been too busy but we are finally getting there, today was a good day the turret was fitted and the main gun put into position although the cradle has not been fitted yet, that will be tomorrows job. roll on w&p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Can't wait to see it in the flesh Rick, how far are you from w&p? Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 It looks ace! Can't wait to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Can't wait to see it in the flesh Rick, how far are you from w&p? Bill. I'll answer on Ricks behalf as he is very busy, 293 miles each way by the route they will be taking (avoiding Dartford crossing and its toll for wide loads). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Edited July 11, 2013 by ashtonpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Nice one great job all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 So that is what the hole in the rear of the turret is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 alastair the hole is to enable the main gun to be removed without having to take the turret off. sorry to anyone that I don't reply too please don't think i'm being ignorant, i'm just ridiculously busy trying to get it ready to go to w&p but whatever it looks like it's getting loaded and going down on Monday :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hi rick, Cromwell with turret on looks great, I am going down on the Monday and if you need another pair of hands to help I'm all yours. This will certainly spur on the centaur restoration, see you soon have a safe journey. kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Rick, looking good buddy ! See you there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Very nice looking forward to seeing and hearing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yes, very well done. See you at W&P Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonpete Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Just a couple I shot today. The Normandy Cowl is now fitted this morning (Excellent fabrication Adrian). Rick and Colin are on Gun and breech and still grafting like crazy when I left the yard at 7:30pm tonight. (I needed my SubWay roll) I'll be there at W&P, like Rick I will drive through the night avoiding the sun and traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Chuffin awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]79238[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]79239[/ATTACH] Just a couple I shot today. The Normandy Cowl is now fitted this morning (Excellent fabrication Adrian). Rick and Colin are on Gun and breech and still grafting like crazy when I left the yard at 7:30pm tonight. (I needed my SubWay roll) I'll be there at W&P, like Rick I will drive through the night avoiding the sun and traffic. Great fabrication its going to be an awesome War and Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoony Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Just beautiful. I have a problem what will be the cost of gearbox for Cromwell and is it difficult to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rick , do you want me to sling my box of stencils in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rick , do you want me to sling my box of stencils in ? Shaun, Suspect the answer to that will be yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looking great.... can't wait for the you tube video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 nice one shaun, I don't think we'll have time to get the markings on. I've not even decided what to name the tank or what unit it should be. any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 nice one shaun, I don't think we'll have time to get the markings on. I've not even decided what to name the tank or what unit it should be. any suggestions ? "Crommy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 nice one shaun, I don't think we'll have time to get the markings on. I've not even decided what to name the tank or what unit it should be. any suggestions ? Ice Cold in Alex Or Greek names as that seemed to be a favoured option for naming vehicles http://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/ancient-greek CASSANDRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Ice Cold in Alex Or Greek names as that seemed to be a favoured option for naming vehicles http://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/ancient-greek CASSANDRA Yes Andy, I think you hit the nail on the head with "Cassandra" she was a character in "Only Fools and Horses". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 According to "Villers Bocage through the lens" the 7th Armoured Division were the only British division to use the Cromwell as their main fighting vehicle (although other used them as part of the division or as an independent unit). One of the Cromwells in the book is called "Shufti Cush" (looking good). There are a some good photos of Cromwells in the book if you've not seen it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 nice one shaun, I don't think we'll have time to get the markings on. I've not even decided what to name the tank or what unit it should be. any suggestions ? This might help http://mmpbooks.biz/mmp/tables/Vehicle_Names_V2.pdf sk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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