Year of the Blitz II - who is coming?

Euan McDonald · #1 19-01-09, 05:06

Hey Rob,
How about an update pic of the moo cow with the painted tray and canvas.

rob jacobs · #2 22-01-09, 23:59

G'day Euan,
The moo cow is going well, Jack and I drove to Nowra with Mark and the Yass crowd for the open day ( a few months ago ). It went very well on it's first major outing, I am working on the tray to set it up for camping in at Corowa and the trip next year. I brought 2 fuel tanks that came of a Acco on Wednesday and will fit them later ( running out of time to have them ready for Corowa ). The canvas has worked out well I cut it up into 3 pieces and had them sewn up and eyelets put in. I am now getting a mesh window sewn into the front piece to allow some air in, I pick it up today. Still haven't worked how to paint it, the faded yellow colour isn't to bad and the stains add to the look !! I have added some pics, hope they work
Talk soon Rob

Bob McNeill · #3 28-01-09, 10:42

How many visitors do we have coming from O/S and are they interested in taking our spare blitzs to help with numbers.???

Jan Thompson · #4 28-01-09, 11:40

I know we have Chris from Switzerland but he already has a vehicle. I haven't heard from any other overseas people. Richard Farrant wanted to attend but is going on the Normandy trip instead.

Jan Thompson · #5 30-01-09, 08:31

The second KVE Newsletter will be going out within the next few days. If you are not on my database and want a copy send me an email and I wil include you on the list.

Please take note of the following:
Guidelines for AFV’s

As mentioned previously, here are a set of guidelines that AFV owners/drivers need to adhere to. There is nothing overly out of the question here and most of them are basic common sense and safety requirements that are echoed in most clubs.

There are also a few guidelines included for the Carrier Pilots to read.

On behalf of the committee, we do not want to come over looking like control freaks or fun police. Remember that in this world of litigation and insurance, this entire week we enjoy, could become just a memory if we do not act on the side of caution.

1. No AFVs in Van Park
2. All vehicles are to be registered, on Club Plates or valid permit.
3. All vehicles to have third party cover.
4. No vehicle is to be driven on roads or paddocks without a crew commander for additional visibility.
5. All drivers and crew commanders are to comply with National road laws pertaining to alcohol consumption when operating vehicles.
6. No riding on top of vehicles at any time.
7. Lights must be on whilst on public roads.
8. Pedestrian traffic has right of way.
9. Working Intercom (IC) between driver and crew commander mandatory.
10. Any damages that occur are the responsibility of the vehicle driver.
11. All vehicles are to be driven at walking pace with a guide on foot approx 5 metres in front of the vehicle when driven in pedestrian areas and close environs. This is mandatory within the airfield and pedestrian areas.
12. Guides are to wear a high visibility vest or clothing at all times when guiding a vehicle and must be visible to the driver. Vehicle is not to proceed if guide is not visible to driver.
13. There is to be no AFV movement outside of designated areas without KVE approval.
14. Public access to AFVs should be at owners’ discretion.
15. All of the heavier tracked vehicles are to be co-located within the one area to minimise damage to park grounds and increase vehicle security.
16. No AFVs to use the track along the riverside near the Van Park.
17. No moving AFVs after dark.
18. AFV owners are to adhere to directions given by staff and committee.

In addition there should be rules for owners and drivers of LP Carriers. These should include:
19. All vehicles are to be driven at walking pace with a guide on foot approx 5 metres in front of the vehicle when driven in pedestrian areas and close environs. This should be mandatory within the van park and airfield areas.
20. No vehicle driven without crew commander.
21. Controlled access to riverside track area during daylight hours only.
22. Guides must wear high visibility clothing when in high pedestrian and close environs.
23. All vehicles are to be registered, on Club Plates or valid permit.
24. All vehicles to have third party cover.

As stated earlier, it may look a lot, but most is common sense and a requirement of most clubs anyway. It just looks a lot when put down all at once.