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Old 17-02-11, 22:14
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Very true Lynn, but I think you have the right word. "irrelevant"
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Old 21-02-11, 10:19
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Lynn and Colin - I don’t know what you two are trying to say by emphasising the word “irrelevant”. The adjectives “light, medium and heavy” when classifying military vehicles, especially armoured vehicles, are very important as they portray to the reader the basic capacities and capabilities of the vehicle. It is a way of differentiating between say, reconnaissance vehicles such as a Ferret and a heavy tank. It is also a reference to the weaponry the vehicle carries. It takes no extra energy to use the correct terminology.

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Old 21-02-11, 10:49
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I guess we were (or I was, at least) being flippant , because it seemed to me that if (some)one had one of those armoured cars, and needed some of those gun mounts, then it would be irrelevant as to whether it was "light" "medium" or "heavy". They would still need the mounts.
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Old 21-02-11, 20:56
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Old 23-03-11, 22:24
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I picked up the first cast today, they look good. the one shown is in its raw state as recieved from the foundry. I also picked up the front armour light cable cover.

If anyone wants any of these parts just let me know and i can get them made in the first batch.

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Old 24-03-11, 00:01
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Ben as you know i am after the pintle mounts machined too if poss. let me know when you want dosh etc etc.
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Old 24-03-11, 03:21
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Wow Ben - they look fantastic.

I'm really looking forward to getting the pintles when it's all sorted.

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Old 05-04-11, 22:03
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I picked up the first cast today, they look good. the one shown is in its raw state as recieved from the foundry. I also picked up the front armour light cable cover.

If anyone wants any of these parts just let me know and i can get them made in the first batch.

Thanks

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Hi Ben can you put me down for two please complete with arms. Thanks
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Old 06-04-11, 01:16
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Would also to thank Ben for a great job he is doing with the ability to get these parts made for us so we can complete our projects

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