Matilda

[Phil Waterman]

Been following this thread with interest and it wasn't until the pictures just posted that the size of the engine was put in perspective. Not until you stand the engine upright next to a person do size of these engines really come through. They are big.

Cheers Phil

[The Bedford Boys]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

They are big.

Understatement of today goes to Phil

[Mike K]

There was a Matilda on my uncle's farm at Lakes Entrance years ago..Dont know if its still there.. it was turretless and sinking into the ground MIKE

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

There was a Matilda on my uncle's farm at Lakes Entrance years ago..Dont know if its still there.. it was turretless and sinking into the ground MIKE

Think it is still there Mike. Covered with blackberrys last time I saw it (a few years ago).

[George Moore]

Fantastic and again thanks for the info.
That has answered my queries.

It sure is a big 'un' though. Just enough power to move itself, let alone the tank.

Not unusual though to have the stampings, it was a Government contract, so everything had to be recorded and listed.

Thanks again for your help.

George

[matilda IIA]

Some photos of the AEC pack for comparison, in case you havent seen a real one.

Kind regards
Matt

[George Moore]

Thanks Matt,
I believe you had posted these before, which I admit to downloading, and started to prepare a set of scale (modelling drawings), coupled with a set of drawings from a modelling web-site.
Having researched the subject deeper, the available kits can be converted into the early or later Mk's of the tank, all that I had missing was the "shape" of the Leyland block, as your photo's showed the AEC profile exactly.

In conclusion, I now have two sets of drawings in progress, of both types.

The intention will be to make models in 1/35th scale, even though after all the effort, v/little of the engine will be seen once all the other gubbins are in place.

One more plea, if there are some other photos of the gearbox than those already sent, they too would be of great help.

I think I am correct in saying that the clutch end / drive casting for both types is similar ??

Thanks again guys, your help is of enormous value and having myself been involved in working on cars from my early days, I take my hat off to the work you do.

The enclosed: my first proper car, my latest project and a birthday present from my wife was a day out driving a selection of military vehicles, I could'nt get the Sultan in my garage anyway!!

Regards and thanks.

George.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Been following this thread with interest and it wasn't until the pictures just posted that the size of the engine was put in perspective. Not until you stand the engine upright next to a person do size of these engines really come through. They are big.

Cheers Phil

It's just a matter of perspective.