Duffy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I have somehow grown to have an immense interest in the Gulf War/Granby for some reason. I think speaking with the vets and actually being able to buy armoured vehicles that have been known to have been in the Gulf has fueled this interest. The stories and personal/unpublished pics that the vets share are incredible. Here is a link to a video of my Scorpion (Belgian) that was completely done up to look like my Sabre when it was a Scorpion with the 14th 20th King's Hussars in 90-91. The exterior is pretty much done with the exception of a few bits and markings. The video was taken last Saturday on "Tank Day" at the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa, Ontario. I am still working on my driving skills!! Edited September 18, 2013 by Duffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have some torsion bars for sale, let me know when you want them delivering ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So how does a ex Belgian scorpion end up in Canada? Looks like you have a nice vehicle there, and the others in the vid are cool also. Now where is the winning lottery ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Looks good Al, you need to get them all lined up for a photo shoot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_War_Collection Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So how does a ex Belgian scorpion end up in Canada?Looks like you have a nice vehicle there, and the others in the vid are cool also. Now where is the winning lottery ticket. Nicly done! Here is another ex-Belgian Scorpion in Canada, done up as a Belgian Scopion. Only changes were a paint refresh on the markings, and we added a NOS Gearbox and generally cleaned up the engine bay. We found lots pencil writing on the firewall in the drivers position, seems that a long ago driver had a thing for a girl named Tamara :-) if anyone wants engine bay pics, we'd be happy to post Cheers Nick CWC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Dear Al, You had a brilliant fall day for the driving. Good to see you getting some seat time with your vehicle. I'm surprised your end of town has not sunk a little with the weight of the armour that you have been buying!:-D See you on the 28th R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Nicly done! Here is another ex-Belgian Scorpion in Canada, done up as a Belgian Scopion. Only changes were a paint refresh on the markings, and we added a NOS Gearbox and generally cleaned up the engine bay. We found lots pencil writing on the firewall in the drivers position, seems that a long ago driver had a thing for a girl named Tamara :-) if anyone wants engine bay pics, we'd be happy to post Cheers Nick CWC[ATTACH=CONFIG]82010[/ATTACH] Post away! Were the writings in Dutch or French. If in Dutch (Flamish) I may be able to translate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_War_Collection Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Post away!Were the writings in Dutch or French. If in Dutch (Flamish) I may be able to translate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_War_Collection Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 More Pictures of 65068; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Duffy Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) The first pic is the after, while the second pic is the before. Steps to convert to British Gulf War: The most challenging task was removing the swim curtain. All bins replaced with the exception of the rear hull bin. Turret side bins added. Smoke grenade dischargers removed and replaced with correct ones. Chieftian bins added to front left and right side on hull. Proper fire extinguishers added. Commanders sights/periscope hood with Otis mount added. Gunners sight hood added. Small Chieftian bin added to turret rear bin on right and wire spool attached to it. Grenade small bins relocated as required. Water jerry can and mount added to left rear side of hull. What was left of the American comms where removed and fully replaced with clansman kit including two 353 radios. The attached pics show my 91 Land Rover Defender 90 and Sankey trailer and two Strikers. A Ferret MK2/3 and a Spartan will soon join the collection. Edited September 21, 2013 by Duffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Duffy How about this for your collection :-) http://www.101club.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7548 I would have it, if i've not just bought one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Duffy How about this for your collection :-) http://www.101club.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7548 I would have it, if i've not just bought one :-) Oooohhh thats nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 u need a nice mk 1/2 fsc for your collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Duffy How about this for your collection :-) http://www.101club.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7548 I would have it, if i've not just bought one :-) Matt WE HAVE NO MORE ROOM in our shed..!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I have somehow grown to have an immense interest in the Gulf War/Granby for some reason. I think speaking with the vets and actually being able to buy armoured vehicles that have been known to have been in the Gulf has fueled this interest. The stories and personal/unpublished pics that the vets share are incredible. Here is a link to a video of my Scorpion (Belgian) that was completely done up to look like my Sabre when it was a Scorpion with the 14th 20th King's Hussars in 90-91. The exterior is pretty much done with the exception of a few bits and markings. The video was taken last Saturday on "Tank Day" at the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa, Ontario. I am still working on my driving skills!! Hello Alan Vehicles look very smart indeed. As for driving dont forget there is a distinct step in the ratios when you get to 4th gear. This isnt such a problem going up the box, but if you come down too quickly you end up see sawing all over the place with the revs through the roof..! If you can keep the momentum up you will find everything a lot smoother if you can keep it in the top 3 gears. Driving on the road is of course a different matter altogether since you have to make sure you are in the right gear to get round whatever corner you are approaching....not so critical if you are hacking round fields.. Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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