BRDM Driver Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I just could not resist it's charms and that big gun! (I know, I know, it's not a tank and neither is my other tank...) I guess it's all those childhood dreams and climbing about on this stuff when I was a kid - the Scorpion and Abbot are really iconic vehicles and I've always had a thing for them. Now I'm in the fortunate position to have the space and some spare cash to indulge myself, so why not! (and ebay shopping is too easy!) It arrived this morning all the way from Dundee. As usual, we had freezing cold drizzle accompanied by a strong easterly. When the BRDM arrived a few years ago we had 4 inches of snow and we had non-stop rain when the Scorpion arrived too. So my first go at FV430 driving was reasonably successful despite some initial starting problems, no wing mirrors and a really tight corner into the drive. We unloaded on the main road in a bustop lay-by and had a quick trundle the 300 yards to the house. This is definitely my last purchase of Green Stuff. Now it's time to get down to some hard work and start getting them cleaned up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Pssst, it's not tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 You are a lucky chap !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yes Andy, I guess I am very fortunate. Didn't come easy though, 10 years slogging it out from a 3 man startup to a reasonably sized business with lots of highs and lows in between. Running a company is hard, but actually designing, making and selling real physical products is even harder in the country! I have paid some eye watering size tax bills along the way so this is my treat to me! Pzkpfw-e: I knew someone would fall for that and without even reading my post too! My other tank is a Scorpion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It's good to see some proper photos of the inside. Someone seems to have stolen your breech block and LBM, presumably as part of the deactivation. And you've got the same bit of chocolate block hanging from the roof that I've got - must have been a "standard" fit! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yes Andy, I guess I am very fortunate. Didn't come easy though, 10 years slogging it out from a 3 man startup to a reasonably sized business with lots of highs and lows in between. Running a company is hard, but actually designing, making and selling real physical products is even harder in the country! I have paid some eye watering size tax bills along the way so this is my treat to me! Pzkpfw-e: I knew someone would fall for that and without even reading my post too! My other tank is a Scorpion... Well done mate , makes you appreciate things more when you work hard to get them ! Still wouldn't say no to a lotto win though ! Just to speed things up a little !:red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 nice looking medium TANK! daimler ferret small TANK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very nice. Would not worry about the description. It has a armour, tracks, a big rotating gun. That makes it a tanks to the vast majority of the world. You've worked hard for you cash so you are entitled to enjoy it and call it what you like. Heck I have people call my Land Rover a Jeep, now that is something to complain about:-D Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yes, calling a landy a jeep is a real insult (nothing against jeeps you understand)... The 'tank' thing always reminds me of the spiel at Bovy when they do their displays during the school hols. The first umpteen vehicles are always 'not tanks' despite everyone coming to the tank museum! Been poking about inside some more. It's not in too bad shape really. Few rusty bits here and there, the odd dangling wire, usual story. Turret batteries are knackered and were not connected so I'm just seeing if I can revive them. Dashboard dials don't seem to do much - but need to investigate tomorrow with the engine running. Missing the main sight unfortunately, but I'm sure these turn up from time to time. Missing all it's fire extinguishers. Missing some wing mirrors too. I can feel a shopping list coming on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nice cover for it on Ebay ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150933358010?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrecce Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 "Cough" tracked artillery"Cough" Very nice tank you have there :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 very nice!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Looks like the ultimate kitchen accessory from one of the photo's. Why don't Ikea do these? Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Looks like the ultimate kitchen accessory from one of the photo's. Why don't Ikea do these? Very nice! Perhaps we should start a new thread "views from your kitchen window". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 mmmm yes it is a good view from a kitchen window must admit. Thought I had a nice view but yours is much better! My view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Very nice always liked abbotts , :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes Andy, I guess I am very fortunate. Didn't come easy though, 10 years slogging it out from a 3 man startup to a reasonably sized business with lots of highs and lows in between. Running a company is hard, but actually designing, making and selling real physical products is even harder in the country! I have paid some eye watering size tax bills along the way so this is my treat to me! Pzkpfw-e: I knew someone would fall for that and without even reading my post too! My other tank is a Scorpion... You've paid tax?! Best get in touch with Starbucks then :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 You've paid tax?! Best get in touch with Starbucks then :cool2: What's the saying: "Steal a little they call you a thief, steal a lot and they call you a king" Maybe I need to open a coffee shop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singaeger Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 This is definitely my last purchase of Green Stuff i wish i had a pound for every time a heard someone say that :-) Nice toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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