Mk1 Crew stowage locker

[Jordan Baker]

In Nigel Watsons book on Carriers he has some info on the crew stowage locker. Specificaly Im looking for anymore info on the webbing attached to the inside of the lid. Does anyone have some clear pictures as to what this looks like?

[Nigel Watson]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

In Nigel Watsons book on Carriers he has some info on the crew stowage locker. Specificaly Im looking for anymore info on the webbing attached to the inside of the lid. Does anyone have some clear pictures as to what this looks like?

The picture of the tool pouche on the underside of the Stowage Locker was taken at Bordon when I visited way back on their MkI* carrier. I am told that it is no longer there (the pouche that is). Can anyone confirm this? I know the carrier was due to be restored a bit so maybe it was just taken off before that.

Nigel

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks Nigel for the info. Did you have any other pictures of it then what was in your book?

Does anyone know if it would have been the same size as one of the pouches on the bren spare barrel bag?

[Derrick Eastman]

Hi Jordan ,I got both of those pieces in some U carriers [10] that a partner and I bought from Reynolds sales in alberta.The handle goes in the other section to operate a track jack. I got the handle, the adjuster piece ,But not the third piece which is the actual jack.Am totally new at this.We got 2 mk 1s, and 8 mk 2s, and am still learning the ropes .but loving it.armor rules!!!please forgive my primitive one finger compooter skils.Regards

[Jordan Baker]

Finaly made the trek down the road from me to get some pictures of this very elusive part. Its the little canvas bag/cover that is attached to the underside of the crew stowage locker.

Ive got a basic set of drawings done up and will be making a pattern over the next few days or so.

[Lynn Eades]

The original application ( pre universal) of this box, was for spares for the bren. The clip inside the lid is for a cleaning rod. I have the canvas pouch, but as with the metal bkt. in the corner, I dont know what they held.
I have two drawings, both identifying it as "Case, spare parts for bren"

[Jordan Baker]

I had originaly thought that the canvas flaps would hold the Bren spare parts wallet. However now that I have the dimentions the flaps are way to small.

Going from my first photo L to R Ive got some ideas now of what might possibly fit. The pocket would fit a standard oil bottle, the midsection is actually a small pocket with the opening on the RS, Im thinking the small parts tin would go there. As for the big flap, its 7" x 7.5", Im wondering if a cloth would go there. When the flap is done up the ends of it are open and I can't see any "hard" object staying put in it.