NZ LP2 project

[Rob Beale]

on David's carrier is impressive. He has taken on a massive rebuilding job on a severly hacked about hull. He has made new linkages and parts, many of which used to be available as NOS.

We looked for numbers Lynn, and I think it's hull no. is just over 1000. Didn't find the 'X' though for the late model engine.

I have some U spoke wheels too, and some grooved tyres on 6 spoke wheels, so they are around in NZ. I'll check on the weekend for casting marks.

Reading old posts, I note that Jeff Plowman reported in one of his books that the Schofield tank had one bogie replaced in England.

As for bogie springs, I used a macPherson strut tool once, and watched in horror as the threaded rods bent (elastically) each time I tightened it. I was pleased to see the end of that job! At least I got 4 good pairs of inner and outer springs out of it.

The LP spring dismantler tool is a breeze to use when the spring balls are free. We only seem to have NOS Universal carrier spring rods, so I had the tool adapted to a Whitworth thread.

Well keep up the good work David

Rob Beale
LP2 (NZ) MG