Aerial mast base

[nigel ward]

Hi Jordon

I currently do not have enough of the bits made to have costings. Please let me know what you require and I will get back to you.

You have hit upon a a interesting point. Some people may not have all the bits. I"m happy to help out if possible.

Nigel

P.S. Don't forget the bolts and greese nipples I require for the project. Can anyone help.
n

[Jordan Baker]

Just curious.

What about if you could have those parts laser cut out but then mail the various parts. At least for someone like me on the other side of the world it would be a much smaller pkg and then I could have the fun of assembling it.

Also Bruce Parker has done some very detailed drawings of the entier mount. Ive got a set from him. I just haven't bothered to make the damn thing yet in the hopes of finding an orignal.

As for what I have. I have the long arm and the grease nipples. At the very least if it falls through I'd be interested in a set of the the parts your lathe man made up. And I don't need any of the bits for the WS#11 set. Mine is going to be only for the WS19

[kevin powles]

Hi, Nigel have you got a picture you can post of the bolts you need, I may be able to help. Those grease nipples exactly the same as the ones for the wheels ?. If so may be able to help again.

Thanks kevin.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Also, I have measurements/details to make up the 11 set wireless base that was factory mounted on the right-rear running board of all Mk.1 carrriers (Canadian ones at least). They were either removed or replaced with a 19 set base, but one would still fill the hole whether you put in an 11 set or not. Would there be interest in making up a batch? One day, I 'd love to install an 11 set in my carrier to see what it looks like.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by nigel ward

Nigel

P.S. Don't forget the bolts and greese nipples I require for the project. Can anyone help.
n

Nigel

Have you tried 'Classic Fasteners' in South Australia ..very easy to find via a google search... they do a good range of BSF bolts etc in various sizes - and BA screws too .

Mike

PS for those interested . The No. 11 set (Aust.): although externally it resembles its British counterpart to some degree , it is a totally different set in terms of internal components and it was a poor radio in many respects. The Aust. made version is relatively common , the British set is rare as hens teeth , seemingly, most of them being lost during the BEF retreat . A very few British 11 sets have turned up here , maybe scavenged from the M.E. I'm lucky to own a good example of one.

For the pedants out there , seeing a 11 set Aust. in the UK, mounted in a vehicle, is not historically correct . Other locally made sets such as the 101, 109 and FS6 did see overseas use as the archives have recorded and shown us.

[Mike K]

Looking at the manuals , they refer to the vehicle mast D rods as being made from DURALIUM , but , the static 3 feet 7/8" D rods in the ground kits are steel , plated with a rust inhibiting coat of copper or similar . This makes sense as 7/8" steel rods would be too heavy on a mobile setup such as a carrier or armoured car , too much weight and stress on the base . I think DURALIUM is a form of aluminium ?

Any comments ?

Mike

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I think DURALIUM is a form of aluminium ?

Any comments ?

Mike,

AFAIK, duralium is the same as duralumin: "an alloy of aluminum (over 90%) with copper (about 4%), magnesium (0.5%–1%), and manganese (less than 1%). Before a final heat treatment the alloy is ductile and malleable; after heat treatment a reaction between the aluminum and magnesium produces increased hardness and tensile strength. Because of its lightness and other desirable physical properties, duralumin is widely used in the aircraft industry."

HTH,
Hanno

[nigel ward]

HI all
I have just spent the last hour replying to all who have made comment since my last input to this thread and than managed to stuff it all up with the press of the wrong button.

I acknowledge you all and thank you for your input.

Please find photo of original and repro hinge bolts and locking bolt for arm. The top ones of each item are the original the others are repro.

The grease nipple shown is what is required for the hinge bolts.

I will be at the d-day events this year. Looking forward to meeting some other carrier owners

Nigel

[Adame]

Hi Nigel

I would like to buy one if you make some.

Thanks
Adame

[nigel ward]

Ok Adam
Your on the list.
Nigel