Scout T5329

[Ben]

Hi

Shaun popped round today to drop off an engine. While he was here i put his carrier knowledge (and willingness to hit things with a bigger hammer:-) to good use.

First job was to remove the two pieces of damaged armour. We used Shaun's oxy acetylene method which in my opinion has to be the quickest and easiest way of getting damaged armour off. You get the rivet red hot with the acetylene then give it a quick blast of oxygen to blow the head off. As the rivet is a lower quality steel than the armour it melts much quicker. You can do a whole panel in a few minutes, once all the heads are off you can punch the back of the rivet out with a punch. It leaves a very clean hole and unless you're very careless doesn't damage the armour. The mess left in the photos is the slag from the rivet which comes right off with a stiff wire brush. Photos show the during and after results, lovely clean frame ready for new piece of armour!! 15 minutes work max!!

After the two pieces of armour were done we took out the cross tube and rear suspension boogies. Both only put up a small fight and came out cleanly. A good day, thanks for the help Shaun.

Ben

[RichardT10829]

So when is the riveting party ?

[Ben]

Pretty soon, there's one or two needed on the hull parked next to the scout.

Ben

[RichardT10829]

Well I have the gun and snaps.... nowt to it matey (sitting here chuckling)

In all seriousness I would meander down as long as there is T and medals after we're done