Another carrier

[colin jones]

One that I have is a 2 piece 5mm and 3mm. I don't know if they were all the same as I have found a lot of variations while doing these. Some are quite minor and others very surprising.
I had a reasonable day getting quite a bit done. The floor is in remarkable condition as with the rest of the steel work. They will be off to the grit blasters next week.
Colin.

[colin jones]

And the others!

[colin jones]

Howdy! Just got 2 of the 3 carriers back from the blasters. I get the other one tomorrow, so its time for a bit of the old "Protec" red oxide primer. Now is the more rewarding stuff. Sorry if the pictures look boring!
Colin.

[Philliphastings]

Originally Posted by colin jones

Howdy! Just got 2 of the 3 carriers back from the blasters. I get the other one tomorrow, so its time for a bit of the old "Protec" red oxide primer. Now is the more rewarding stuff. Sorry if the pictures look boring!
Colin.

It's not often you hear the word biring used to describe carrier restoration...!

Cheers

Phill

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Colin - for my information, you use Protec red oxide primer whereas I us Protec Etch primer which is grey. Your thoughts on the differences please.

Bob

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by colin jones

One that I have is a 2 piece 5mm and 3mm. I don't know if they were all the same as I have found a lot of variations while doing these. Some are quite minor and others very surprising.
Colin.

Colin, the broken remains of the glass I have are the same as yours. Two pieces, 1 x 5mm and 1x3mm. both laminated.
Rick.

BTW. I think your showing off now!! (what most of us would do for the crane and other great lifting equiptment you have.)

[colin jones]

Hi all, Phil, I was more refering to the guys that are not into armour as much as we are.
Bob, I don't think there is any difference for what we are doing except for the price and red covers blasted steel a lot better than the grey. I have been using red oxide for the last 25 years or so.
Rick, I will be getting the glass done as well so I'll have a heap done for corowa and I am very lucky to have such great equipment. Good for lifting my expectations.
Colin.

[Ganmain Tony]

I cant think of any new superlatives Colin to describe this thread and the work your doing.

I just glanced at the clock and noticed, I have been looking at this thread for over an hour. It is truly mesmerising...

It is fantastic to think of all the history you're preserving....

Just one question....what the heck are your going to do with all these when they're finished??

Maybe invade Victoria and take it in a classic 'Pincer movement' ???

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

...I just glanced at the clock and noticed, I have been looking at this thread for over an hour. It is truly mesmerising...

That's the difference. In that Hour Colin would have the hulls painted & knocked up a replica mount.

[Keith Webb]

I was going to suggest I film a timelapse but it's happening too quickly for the camera to see!

If Colin can do armour in this timeframe then a softskin restoration from a rusty hulk with most parts missing would be a matter of mere minutes.

[Euan McDonald]

Hey Colin,
We found this box full of goodies on a farm bump but I don't know what the plates with the four holes are for, any clues?

[Marc van Aalderen]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Just one question....what the heck are your going to do with all these when they're finished??

Maybe invade Victoria and take it in a classic 'Pincer movement' ???

Or he could be preparing for a massive border raid!!!!! You Ozzies do that constantly I believe

Cheers,

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Marc van Aalderen

Or he could be preparing for a massive border raid!!!!! You Ozzies do that constantly I believe

Cheers,

Border raids, whilst not unique to Australia are now part of the very fibre of our being, our psyche and the Australian Way.

[Scrivo18]

I am preparing for one at the moment.. Was suppossed to be two raids both over the SA border.. But full intelligence not received :-( So just the one now.

Tim