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Where did the Scimitar for in. Was it before the 432, same time?
Nice work there too Mike. Way over my head!!Comment
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They introduced the Scimitar/Scorpion to the British Army in 1974, but we were allowed to play with them about a year earlier, and they were sent to us in Munster so that prying eyes could not see them in the UK. So we just belted them around the barracks and basically ran them into the ground, and then we were asked what we thought of them.
The 432 was much earlier and we had them about 1970, during which time due to all leave being used up, a couple of us 432 drivers got the job of changing all the tracks on the company 432's, and a few days later we were given the job of fitting the 'SCAT' mount (Should'nt Cost A Tenner) for the 120mm WOMBAT Anti-tank gun to all the company vehicles which before were only carried inside and dismounted for firing. Now the gun was above the roof and could fire, but still had to stop...
Work in progress....
Mike.Comment
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Update,
The rear bin is finished, although I did get rid of the cast rope and hooks. Also the tow hitch was replaced....
A bit of tapering required to the ends of the rope...
New bolt heads added to the engine cover, and the blank for the drivers hatch.
And yes the brass is out of its box,
More to come...
Mike.Comment
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Update,
Will be thinning down the tie down on the rear stowage bin, that rope looks like it could hold the QE2 to the dock...
Tracks are now in primer/track primer and will be soon at the complete stage.
Decided to replace the stowage bin on the left side as the right side is now taken up with the new exhaust, exhaust pipe extension and soon the antennae stowage tube.
So first job was the new cover/lid with hinge detail and fasteners added....
The new stowage box from p/card with fastener hooks and second half of the hinge...
And the full box finished. The plate on the right is the water bottle carrier.
Cheers
Mike.Comment
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Very nice piece of scratchers me old mate.Comment
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Love looking in at what your up to its mind bending ,same with what scottie is always up to ,bonkers thats for sure ,Dave.Comment
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Just had a catch-up Mike.
That is is outstanding work so far as always.
Very well done indeed!!
AndrewComment
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Update,
Main day today has been adding tools and other items....
Homemade crowbar and straps...
Spade handle replaced and axe from resin set from now defunct company...
Jerry can holder, strap will be attached once painting is complete. Side on view of rear tail light and indicator, waiting for lens...
QE2 tow rope has been replace with even thinner one, although in this pic it looks the same, another view of tail lights...
That is it for today
Cheers
Mike.Comment
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Nicely done.I used to live near Carver barracks where many recce regiments were based from 70s onwards.9th/12th,13/18th,Qdgs.My late friend Geoff was Squadron sergeant major with Qdgs.Miss my chats with him.When i was at secondary school my mate and i got a ride in the back of a Samaritan as the army brought some Cvrts to school fete.We used to get lines of them along the A11.Scorpions,Scims etc.
Carry on dear boy.
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