VICKERS MK6B's resto

[colin jones]

I made the end flange, welded it to the guard and ground it to shape. I made a pair of hot rivet formers and riveted the guard to the end plate.

[colin jones]

I needed an accurate distance from the bottom of the exhaust end plate to the mud guard so I jumped my program and made the guard. It had to be done anyway. It is 3mm plate with a 90deg bend on one side that bolts to the tank and the outer edge is 5mm thick angle that is riveted every 3" the full length. I was fortunate to have the old guards on this tank to copy from. As I progress with the fabrication of this little tank, I am understanding more about it day by day. By the time I have done the both of them I think I'll know them inside and out. Literally" It's quite exiting doing these instead of carriers. I'm looking forward to making a pair of turrets.

[super dave]

Looking good, I love to watch the progress and your manufacturing skills

[colin jones]

Thankyou Dave, you can't beat a good challenge.
I did the front part of the mudguard and drilled the end plates for the little bits and pieces to get bolted on. Very complicated for and air intake and exhaust guard.

[Ryan]

Looks like it's coming together really well.
A great piece of military history being brought back to life.
Something to be very proud of.

[Petr Brezina]

Excellent workmanship!

[colin jones]

Yes Ryan, this is some really good history here and thanks Petr.
I'm teaching my young grasshopper Andrew' how to use some machinery. I know some people might say he's too young but as he has a good interest and common sense I think it's good to get some introduction at a young age. He will have a much better understanding when he does this at school and I like his company in the workshop and hi inquisitiveness.
I have just about completes the fabrication on this side now.