Play date at Martyns.....

RichardT10829 · #1 29-11-09, 21:52

Well just got back from sunny Lincoln had a fab time at Martyns.. Rang him during the week and asked if there was any tinkering to be had on his carrier, of course he obliged and so Fraser and I drove down to see him. got to change out some track on both sides, watch him strip and assemble a carb and replace his glacis plate, and have a quick blast up the lanes to boot.

i can say hand on heart that Martyns British Mk2 rebirth has turned out well, she drives like a dream, can turn on a sixpence even in third gear and a round of applause is in order for his build. I have got some short movie clips which i will pop up on Youtube and link to here so you can laugh at me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBRUbPT2OeU

me driving Martyn having a good chuckle, my legs fully extended could only just get the clutch right in, changing from 2nd to 3rd, but at least i didnt stall her.

(second two are still processing so will add later)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKDSbl-Adn0

around the back of the sheds then though a narrow gate with that deep breath "Haaaargh" i got through, Martyn still laughing hahaha

and Finally Fraser taking the pee out of me shouting to make sure he was in the back ok before i pulled away..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4TBdntydwc

Richie

martyn · #2 29-11-09, 22:06

Its a funny feeling being in the passanger seat but a nice one what else is nice is to see is how good it looks when its moving hahaha thanks to richard and fraser for helping with the tracks and for getting it all muddy

RichardT10829 · #3 29-11-09, 22:09

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Originally Posted by martyn

Its a funny feeling being in the passanger seat but a nice one what else is nice is to see is how good it looks when its moving hahaha thanks to richard and fraser for helping with the tracks and for getting it all muddy

HAHAHA i could not believe how much it picked up !! imagine during wartime through Arnhem or france ! the running gear would become blocks of solidified mud and bush in no time at all methinks hehehehe. still pondering on my colour scheme, needs to Be Italy campaign or Scicily, or North Africa...... i saw a cool scheme which was sand base with terracotta pattern however the terracotta was outlined by a thin white and black border..... looked realy cool, not sure where it would have been used though.

RichardT10829 · #4 29-11-09, 22:13

the third link is still processing stupid youtube hahahaha

Jordan Baker · #5 30-11-09, 01:14

Looks great and I love the sound these things make. Is it just me or does it seem to sit nose down a tad bit?

RichardT10829 · #6 30-11-09, 10:20

she does a wee bit but there is bot all in the back only one tank which was half filled, no back plate or tool plate or engine covers etc etc and two lads sat right forward in the front would imagine this may make her tilt a touch, i think i managed to bottom her out on the nose after a hard braking manouver (balls up) so i hope i have not damaged her !