Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Spent some time fitting some of the smaller new pieces that Andy has fabricated for me. New holder for pistol grip on the Bren gun, holder for the 19 set spares box and more. Also tried my hand at dry riveting some of the webbing straps for the 2 gallon POW containers and wireless spares.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

What is needed is another visit to the CWM Lynx to finalize the dimensions for the armoured cover mounts for the fuel tanks and remaining storage bins.
However that won't happen this month, so I've tackled some of the smaller components. New shields for the escape door latches, new cover for the wireless fuse holder and a new boot for the gearshift lever.

Peter

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[James P]

Mr Duggan your project at restoring that Lynx is another of my most favourite threads. Hats off for doing things right and to a high standard, I salute your work sir.

[Peter Duggan]

James,

Thanks for your comments. One doesn't have to look very far on MLU to find some truly inspirational restorations. In comparison I view my work quite paltry.

The Italian army post war must of decided that the small wartime clearance and sole brake lights weren't adequate and not only removed them, but also plug welded all the holes that attached them to the fenders.

Got a nice CARE package from Brian Asbury of replacement parts.

Peter

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[David Dunlop]

Peter.

I wonder if the Italians may also have had their supply of original spare parts start to dry up, and that may have contributed to changing over to running lights that were more readily available?

David

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I'm trying to make my Lynx as original as possible, and I have had some very positive experiences with museums here in Canada.

I made a trip to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to firm up some details regarding the armoured cover over the fuel tank necks. Michael Miller was very supportive and allowed me to climb aboard their Lynx, take measurements, pictures and make a pattern for the splash shield.

I must note that these covers were cast from an original that came from the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum, in Shilo, Manitoba, and Rob Love was the individual that made this possible.

Without the support from these two individuals I doubt that it would be possible to faithfully replicate this set-up.

Now to challenge my young fabricator.


Peter



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[rob love]

Peter

I find in this hobby that what goes around comes around, especially in this day and age of the internet. Happy to have been able to help your project.