Aerial mast base

[Jordan Baker]

Your talking about the rubber bit with that the antenna screws into. if so they sometimes come up on ebay. ive seen some at shows that have the big metal spring clamp attached. They would probable work, just have to remove the clamp.

[Jordan Baker]

Here are some pictures of the WaterProof Cover #20. The WS-19 installation guid calls for the #19 Cover. However I have never seen any photos of this item. I managed to snag this one on ebay not too long ago. The WS19 Control Box in the picture is the correct one for being installed in a Mk1* Carrier.

Im sure this cover is correct for the Carrier as it fits perfectly and makes sense on how it would protect the control box from the weather. Im just wondering if the #19 Cover was simply backed by canvas and not the metal plate?

Anyway I thought you would all find this interesting since its not something seen that often.

[derk derin]

Jordan,
Nice find.I have the control box and #19 set in my carrier and wondered how the boxes held up in the weather.That would make sense to have covers for them.The more I read these discussions,the more items I need to find for my carrier! Nice to see pictures of what I need,the fun is in the hunt,the pain is trying to find the money to pay for it!
Derk.

[nigel ward]

I think it is time to give an update on the progress of the aerial bases.

As I am currently running about 6 months behind doing what I promised to do I should apologize first

Okay, I have returned the original to the owner but have made the changes to the cad drawings at the laser cutters. I am now happy with that part of the operation.

Once I have finalized the pricing I will post photos and a detailed description of what I am supplying as I did not have all the components of the base to copy.

Until then

Kind Regards

Nigel

[RichardT10829]

Nigel i will be interested in one of these when the time comes.

cheers

Richie

[Jordan Baker]

Derek, Only the control box up front would have this cover. The other one in the rear compartment above the WS19 set is covered by the big cover.

Once I get my front ammo bins from Midwest Military I will take some pictures of the way this should all be setup.

Nigel, pls put me down for one of the aerial mast bases.

[Philliphastings]

Thanks for the update Nigel - I was wondering what had happened about the bases as i have found an original brass toothed base plate. I am still accumulating parts for the scout as I go, whether or not I restore the machine myself.

Cheers

Phill

[JTH]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Your talking about the rubber bit with that the antenna screws into. if so they sometimes come up on ebay. ive seen some at shows that have the big metal spring clamp attached. They would probable work, just have to remove the clamp.

I am not certain how "rubbery" the original rubber bits were but I can tell you that all the ones I have are no longer rubbery and are very fragile. Anyone attempting to sproing the antenna will break it! I intend one day (it's on the bucket list) to make a mold and cast new rubbery ones that will flex.

Jeff

[RichardT10829]

Nigel. Have you had any luck progressing these bases ?

[nigel ward]

Hi Richard and all

All 10 units have been bent up, about 4 of these have been set up on a bit of plate and tinkered with so the hinging works and the bits fit together and look right.
The welding is a bit of an issue. The originals were oxy welded and this is very time consuming and costly. I am looking at tig welding as mig and stick welding just do not look good. I may have to go back to the oxy.

The other thing is the arm off the top bracket is riveted on. I have the rivets but must make the tools to rivet.

Once they are finished, I feel they will look the part.

A friend is helping with the final fitting etc but is currently away. For me personally I will be glad to finish the job. Having them out their on carriers will be worth the effort.

Please hold out. There almost done. A long wait but I'm sure it will be worth it.

Nigel

[Jordan Baker]

Thats great as Im still interested in getting one. I have one of the top bracket arms. Could I mail it down to you so it could be added to mine?

[shaun]

Hi Nigel,
I still need one please.
TTFN
Shaun

[RichardT10829]

Nigel if it helps i have an oxy rig here and have a few pals who can run perfect seams with tig and mig welders, if you want to flat pack mine i can assemble it here in the UK if that makes it easier for you ?

thanks again for all your efforts needless to say you have poured yourself into this project.


Richie