Radek Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 great job!!!! Could you tell me dimensions of the boards thickness and height? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 great job!!!!Could you tell me dimensions of the boards thickness and height? many thanks Hello Radek. Here some dimensions for the woodwork on the back of the QL. The thickness is 2.7 cm on all the boards (think that this is a standard size as the floor boards have the same thickness). There are 5 boards on a rear hatch, -Underside is 11cm x 2m22cm - The 3 middle boards are 14.5cm x 2m22cm -And last top one is 5.5cm x 2m22cm All these board together make a total hight of 60 cm. Hope you can do something with this information (the dimensions are taken from a genuine QL rear hatch!) Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Many thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) This week I had a very nice present from Jarek Leoniec from Poland. Jarek is a plastic model kit designer with IBG models and one of his last models was a Bedford QLD. The model was send to my for free as the designer fond a lot of information and pictures in my restoration threads that served him so well in the design of this kit. Thank you very match Jarek with this splendid model, butt now I will tray to finish the 1:1 scale model. "It is really nice to make contact via this forum to such a bunch of dedicated people" Guy Edited April 14, 2013 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 as the designer fond a lot of information and pictures in my restoration threads that served him so well in the design of this kit. I agree, I am saving all these pics for the same reason as I eventually plan to model the Bedford QL in 1/6th scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 This week I had a very nice present from Jarek Leoniec from Poland.Jarek is a plastic model kit designer with IBG models and one of his last models was a Bedford QLD. The model was send to my for free as the designer fond a lot of information and pictures in my restoration threads that served him so well in the design of this kit. Thank you very match Jarek with this splendid model, butt now I will tray to finish the 1:1 scale model. "It is really nice to make contact via this forum to such a bunch of dedicated people" Guy [ATTACH=CONFIG]75292[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]75293[/ATTACH] Hello Guy, This was the reason for my question about the tailgate locking mechanism and the cab door interior. I am using your restoration blog to help with building this kit. cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Made the wooden side sections for the underside of the cargo body, now that everything fit I will remove them and machine these bits a little bit because originally thy are not plain. The re-enforcements for the rear wheel arches are also ready and can paint these bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Excellent work again Guy! Can I ask you what type of wood you are using; it looks really nice! So, D-day 2014, can we admire the truck there? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Excellent work again Guy! Can I ask you what type of wood you are using; it looks really nice! So, D-day 2014, can we admire the truck there? Alex Hello Alex, I don't really know what kind of wood my carpenter have me, but I was asking for hard wood and this was the wood I got. For sure it is hard and I think it is tropical? Yes looking really forward to D-day 2014, but think I am not the only wane on this forum. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Shopland Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 This week I had a very nice present from Jarek Leoniec from Poland.Jarek is a plastic model kit designer with IBG models and one of his last models was a Bedford QLD. The model was send to my for free as the designer fond a lot of information and pictures in my restoration threads that served him so well in the design of this kit. Thank you very match Jarek with this splendid model, butt now I will tray to finish the 1:1 scale model. "It is really nice to make contact via this forum to such a bunch of dedicated people" Guy [ATTACH=CONFIG]75292[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]75293[/ATTACH] The models would be so much easier to store! :cheesy: Great job with the wood work; definitely an imported hard wood. My guess would be Iroko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 My progress on the QL for this week! Did some spray work, rear mudguards, front wheel's, rear hatch hinges and the supports for the rear lights. Fitted the wood to the hinges and now I can start on the two lock plates for the rear hatch. The WD tax disc holder is also back on his place and as we don't have to show are road tax here in Belgium I have a sticker in it from the local ex para-commando group where my dad is a member of. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Looking good Guy, will be good to see this at W&PR over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Lovely looking job just hope my MW looks something near when its done, keep up the good work very impressive its good to see another British WWII vehicle coming back to life. RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hello Alex, I don't really know what kind of wood my carpenter have me, but I was asking for __af_placement_id--[AFF-PLACEMENT-ID].html"]hard wood and this was the wood I got. For sure it is hard and I think it is tropical? Yes looking really forward to D-day 2014, but think I am not the only wane on this forum. Great job with the wood work; definitely an imported __af_placement_id--[AFF-PLACEMENT-ID].html"]hard wood. My guess would be Iroko? Guy, James, thanks for your responce. I also have to source some nice hardwood for my CMP. Definately looking forward to D-Day 2014. I just heard the weather will be terrific:D Good work again Guy! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not all wood types are recommendable. Before buying alex have a look here http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?11166-Timber-for-old-MV-s/page2&highlight=wood+types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 some extra work on the tailgate, tomorrow I will make the step that is attached to the hatch and fitting the chain for when the tailgate is half open. The spring that helps to lift the hatch is working very fine! Made also the little hooks to attach the cord of the tarpaulin, and rear lighting is in place but need to connect this lot. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hello. The rear hatch is now almost ready and painted, just need to make the step on the inside of the hatch and ad some little hooks for the tarpaulin cord. Started to paint the vehicle number on the rear and also the blue background for the special service brigade sign. Fitted also the little light that's illuminates the white paint on the rear axle and you can also see the pin for the trailer socket butt this socket will first need some paint. Al these original electrical fittings do work butt I don't think it is wise to drive on today's roads only with the axle light :wow: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hello, a little break on the QL as I am doing some mechanical work on a friend his triumph 3hw restoration project . Renewing the wheel bearings and rebuilding the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hello, back on the QL. Repaired the front crash bar because it was impossible to find a replacement, 3 sections of the bar where replaced with some new tube and the bar is back on the front of the QL. Fitted the petrol and water jerry can rack back, and started with the canvas bits for the inside of the cabin. Next week we do are annual trip to Normandy with the Triumph 3hw bike and next year it will be with the Bedford! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Such a good job mate! Whats the paint you used? Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Just back from Normandy with the triumph 3hw and the 2 BSA para bicycles. This year it kept dry but we had a lot of cold wind on certain days, but we enjoyed are trip. On the picture we are preparing to start the commando march from Hermanville sur Mer on Sword beach and walk over Pegasus bridge to the commando farm in Amfreville with the two BSA bicycles. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Just back from Normandy with the triumph 3hw and the 2 BSA para bicycles. This year it kept dry but we had a lot of cold wind on certain days, but we enjoyed are trip.On the picture we are preparing to start the commando march from Hermanville sur Mer on Sword beach and walk over Pegasus bridge to the commando farm in Amfreville with the two BSA bicycles. Guy [ATTACH=CONFIG]77811[/ATTACH] Love it Guy, I'm sure anymore pictures you have from your visit would be greatly appreciated! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Here a extra pictures of are march, picture in front of the commando farm at Amfreville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 After the holiday in Normandy we are back on the QL, if I want to make the trip to W&P show there is still some work to do! Fitted the canvas radiator funnel and the grill cover, Also put the cupola cover on the roof. These exterior canvas bits where made by Brian Middleton and he made a splendid job of it. The cover with the canvas gaiters is over the gearbox and the cargo floor has a fresh coat of green paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi guy, I need a canvas turret hatch, were did you get it from and has he got a email adress? Thanks bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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