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02-03-13, 01:02
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Nissen Hut UK...
Alway wanted one of these, in a little better shape.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261172602246?...84.m1423.l2649
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02-03-13, 01:51
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I don't know Rob.....
 Ya know Rob......the last time you were on here with the "I wish", "I want", "I need" request, you stirred up some ca ca! Did you clarify this one before posting it? Robert 
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02-03-13, 02:38
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What material are the sills? Those look like the corrugated panels are in direct contact with the soil.
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02-03-13, 05:36
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In Australia, corrugated iron roofing is widely used, especially in rural homes & storage structures. Wouldn't be difficult to create something almost identical.
As a kid, I remember seeing very large versions of these in outer suberbs of Brisbane. One in particular, located at Cannon Hill (appropriately named) on Brisbanes eastern edge, was still being used by the military as a storage facility for vehicles and equipment to be auctioned. My dad and I went along a couple of times as spectators to see what was being offered. There were trailers, trucks, generators, catering units, tents, etc.... Most things were certainly pre Vietnam era. What I wouldn't give to have that opportunity again, this time with pockets full of $$$$$. A lot of the Nissen/Qanset (? spelling) huts I have seen have the 'corro' skins with the ridges running at 90 degrees to the one on ebay. I.E: running along the curve, from ground to ground. Saw maybe 10 to 15 of these, in various sizes, still in use on Oahu, last year. Some used as sheds, some bigger ones could fit an aircraft. In my local town, there is a place that specialises in supply of curved iron sheeting. These days that is mostly used for making water tanks and garden surrounds. ADDED: Miss-took a photo of the inside sheeting as single skin. Poo!
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02-03-13, 06:43
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In Dubbo there is still 5 .Rather a bit larger than the one on ebay though
 The former RAAF storage . Recently sold again to private developers . Fate unknown at this stage There are still several Nissen buildings within a 150km radius of Dubbo. At least 4 I can think of easily
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02-03-13, 07:28
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02-03-13, 08:11
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Right you are Robert!
I have spectacles, I must wear them more often. Opened the photo of inside and took it to the outer skin too. I'll ammend the posting.  They are grand looking structures aren't they. I tried to convince my wife that the barbecue area I had promised to build, should be a Nissen hut replica. No success with that as yet, just opposition.
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder) Last edited by Private_collector; 02-03-13 at 08:20.
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