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Bob, the tracks were machined from bar as a commission from an engineer in Boscombe, Dorset, no casting involved! They remain obstinately shiny despite being given a colour wash. Maybe the problem is that the Tank gets driven alot? Another issue is that the edges don't round off, so they are sharp w...

Well one Comet post deserves another! Mudguards have been entertaining me for a while. I thought the side plates had enough bolts, but the mudguards have involved a whole load more. DSC_0839b.jpg The front had new full width hinges and then remodelled arms, now with two sides. The forward part had t...

DSC_0843b.jpg The new Tiger with its annular Lazy Susan Bearing set me an example to follow it really does turn with ease. The bearing I made using a 'nylon' ring has suffered from the material expanding over time and so causing binding. It was a bit of a nightmare to maintain concentricity of all ...

I detailed as much before final assembly, and held off as much as possible before then to allow for things to be taken apart for things that were discovered that needed doing!
Steve

The Brig of Brigands, or Band of Brigands? Or is that the name of the RTR's house band!
Steve

Peter To get the necessary public liability Insurance join either The UK Tank Club or The Southern Armour Group or contact Walker Midgley Insurance Brokers for stand alone insurance. Club membership will work out a little cheaper than insurance on its own. Given your location the UK Tank Club has mo...

Our email is on the blink I would have replyed sooner. Just to show that my sense of humour is up to speed. The Women members of the Tank Regiment can have on their berets, attached instead of a Hackle, a miniature version, namely a 'Fascinator' :twisted: Great to see the fascines appearing, I will ...

If any one is making them I would like a set too. The down side is it may well stop my tracks squeaking!
Steve

Yes, that's the way to do it. I was going to try and find a link to the posting where Chris and I talked about it, but thank you to Oliver, I am saved from doing so. I have to tidy the Garage and get on with working on my Comet mudguards instead! Steve PS The Bovington Amiens event is going to be a ...

I have been to the Bridge today and taken some photos, if any body wants copies please let me know and I can send you them. Fiona took some pictures of me taking pictures of the bridge.
Steve

I think that Chris Hall would endorse your suggestion!
Steve

At a show last weekend I was rueing the selling of my old Turret "Lid" as it would have made a good tea tray for carrying cups back for everyone from the Catering Van Steve

I also agree with Chris in his researches, and my lesser ones, that the Mark IV Spud Box does not have hatches, I am also of the opinion that Lodestar III does not have Hatches, my photos are pretty bad so I won't post them! I was very relieved that there were no Hatches as I was more concerned abou...

Again, don't lubricate, as it will create with grit and sand a cutting paste. Dry the tracks and then use the Tank again, frequently. Track movement will stop rust from building up and the links seizing. My Tiger Track pins are slightly rusty in places but otherwise fine.
Steve

Stephen, please put my name down on the list with B27 in attendance.
Steve