rbrtcrowther Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I love a happy ending!:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 A couple of good rear view shots of the recovery Matian the first by good friend Tim Neate the second a preserved one i think at a past Duxford meeting who owns her now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) This Martian has been shown on this thread before (post #4 on the 1st page). It seemed to be parked in the same spot for years but a while ago it disappeared and was replaced by a more modern vehicle. Fearing the worst, I was determined to pluck up the courage and knock on the door of the house where it used to be parked. The chap there was really friendly and told me that he still had the Martian, and two Diamond T's. They were on his to do list. The Martian was in need of an electric lift pump, does anyone know of the whereabouts of one? It still has the Rolls engine fitted, and runs lovely. It was moved from the front of his premises, around to the yard at the side where it is pictured below. The owner has had the Martian since buying it at Ruddington in the early 60's. In his words it isn't too good at recovering vehicles, but was used more for winching plant out of the mud on various building sites. I couldn't get down into the yard to inspect the vehicle too closely or ascertain the Military number as there were dogs running loose. From what I could see the entire vehicle still looks very purposeful albeit that the cab seems more patches than original metal! Edited October 8, 2009 by Simon Daymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Nice one Simon ! Good to see she's still on his to do list rather than cut up ! Hope she gets the attention she deserves one day ! Thanks for taking the time to post ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan turner (RIP) Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 As I come accross each gallery I shall put some views from RAWHS in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Alan My request acknowledged thank you very much, keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 And thanks for sneaking in another Eager Beaver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I've dug out some pics of martians that I have seen from long ago, all gone to scrap. These were sited at Twyford Forest, which is on the boundary of Withams, early nineties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 These next three were at Joe Hunts yard, mid to late nineties. The last two at Necton, on the A47 between Kings Lynn and Norwich. Of course I did bag a few bits off of them, some will come in handy for using on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 I've come over all emotional now mate ! Thanks for posting !:cry::cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan turner (RIP) Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 This is actually a phot and should cover at least 3 topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Another great shot Alan, these pix of yours are always so packed with detail, always appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Another great shot Alan, these pix of yours are always so packed with detail, always appreciated, thanks. I'll echo that, now at last I know what those lugs are for on the Martian rear hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Right....er don't want to sound stupid but i have a question:confused: The truck has extendable outriggers for lifting duties over the side. So what is the reason for the a frame support on the jib? I have also seen it used over the rear. is it just for safety? to relieve the load on the derrick ram? or only used to support a load for a period of time or are they needed to bring the crane up to full duty. Just wondering. Anybody got a load chat for on of those cranes? Love the Explorer in the background too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Right....er don't want to sound stupid but i have a question:confused: The truck has extendable outriggers for lifting duties over the side. So what is the reason for the a frame support on the jib? I have also seen it used over the rear. is it just for safety? to relieve the load on the derrick ram? or only used to support a load for a period of time or are they needed to bring the crane up to full duty. Robert, The stabiliser legs to ground increase the lifting capacity, ideal to lift a casualty and back a trailer under it. Here is the Jib SWL on all duties; Spring locks only ; 10ft rad = 2.7 tons 18ft rad = 1.5 tons Spring locks /all outrigger jacks; 10ft rad. = 5.4 tons 18ft = 3.0t All outrigger jacks and jib to frame support stays in use; 10ft =10t Spring locks and jib stabiliser legs to ground (rear) ; 10-15ft = 10t Spring locks and jib stabiliser legs to ground (side) ; 10-15ft = 6t Suspended tow with jib to frame support stays ; 4.25t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Robert, The stabiliser legs to ground increase the lifting capacity, ideal to lift a casualty and back a trailer under it. Here is the Jib SWL on all duties; Spring locks only ; 10ft rad = 2.7 tons 18ft rad = 1.5 tons Spring locks /all outrigger jacks; 10ft rad. = 5.4 tons 18ft = 3.0t All outrigger jacks and jib to frame support stays in use; 10ft =10t Spring locks and jib stabiliser legs to ground (rear) ; 10-15ft = 10t Spring locks and jib stabiliser legs to ground (side) ; 10-15ft = 6t Suspended tow with jib to frame support stays ; 4.25t Richard, you missed out this configuration - jib/frame support only! Don't try this at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Richard, you missed out this configuration - jib/frame support only! Don't try this at home. Ah yes........the "how not to do it" ! I do have a photo somewhere of a Recy Mech I knew, doing a lift over the rear with out spring locks in, he had a glass of beer in his hand and as the vehicle leaned over the beer spilled out of his glass.........now is that what you call a Spirit Level ? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Richard, you missed out this configuration - jib/frame support only! Don't try this at home. Any idea where this was taken? I think I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan turner (RIP) Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 re radiomikes picciy it looks like RA woolwichas tehgun looks familiar, the one I posted with the ferreet could have been CHertsey, Woolwich, Farnborough or leyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Any idea where this was taken? I think I know. Tony, I think that is the old REME Publication Branch buildings, later demolished. If you look behind the breach of the gun, you can see the roof of the Rotunda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thought it was familiar! I'm sure the gun is still at Firepower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Any idea where this was taken? I think I know. Sorry Tony, I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 It makes you wonder at what point during the lift the operator thought "Hmmmm this aint gonna work":-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 I wonder how they moved the cannon when it was new Rob ? :sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan turner (RIP) Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) A frame and roped over trolley, there was still an example frame when last I went up the Rotunda and victorian photos of them Parbolling a gun accross the lake in the dip below that site in the RA collection in Firepower. Edited November 24, 2009 by alan turner (RIP) missed a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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