Aerial mast base

nigel ward · #1 29-03-09, 08:11

Hi Again

I have a 5/8 ebonite ground spike unit but not a 7/8 one. The 7/8 unit with the teeth type base is the one required to copy for the Aerial base I have.

Sorry. got to go
back soon

Nigel

Philliphastings · #2 30-03-09, 10:02

Hi Mike, Hi all,

I haven't checked the brass insert against the later ebonite base which I also have. Hopefully I've got one of each size as a reference.

I would still be interested if they are being reproduced...

Cheers

Phill

nigel ward · #3 30-03-09, 15:19

Me again

I have just received from my lathe man enough of the special hinging bolts and locking bolts to make 10 aerial bases. The laser cutters are dragging there feet and are holding things up.

I have noted those of you who have shown interest in aquiring a repro. I will be in touch when ready.

I am looking for a couple of items that are hard to find in Australia as our metric ways can be painful when doing these types of things.

I am needing a supply of 1/4 BSF bolts with a recessed, slotted screwdriver head with a total length of 3/4 inch.

The other item I"m looking for is a supply of 3/8 BSF tecalemit greese nipples.
The same you see on English ( and I assume Canadian) wheels etc
Thers are 2 of these per base that screw into the special hinging bolts.
They really went overboard when it came to making a aerial mount for carriers. If anyone can help me with these items please let me know.

Nigel

Jordan Baker · #4 30-03-09, 22:24

I'd be interested in getting one but there is a few bits I wouldn't need on mine as I have already picked them up.

What do you figure the price to be on it? I know it can be hard to have a price so early on but jsut asking.

nigel ward · #5 30-03-09, 22:41

Hi Jordon

I currently do not have enough of the bits made to have costings. Please let me know what you require and I will get back to you.

You have hit upon a a interesting point. Some people may not have all the bits. I"m happy to help out if possible.

Nigel

P.S. Don't forget the bolts and greese nipples I require for the project. Can anyone help.
n

Jordan Baker · #6 30-03-09, 22:48

Just curious.

What about if you could have those parts laser cut out but then mail the various parts. At least for someone like me on the other side of the world it would be a much smaller pkg and then I could have the fun of assembling it.

Also Bruce Parker has done some very detailed drawings of the entier mount. Ive got a set from him. I just haven't bothered to make the damn thing yet in the hopes of finding an orignal.

As for what I have. I have the long arm and the grease nipples. At the very least if it falls through I'd be interested in a set of the the parts your lathe man made up. And I don't need any of the bits for the WS#11 set. Mine is going to be only for the WS19

kevin powles · #7 31-03-09, 01:11

Hi, Nigel have you got a picture you can post of the bolts you need, I may be able to help. Those grease nipples exactly the same as the ones for the wheels ?. If so may be able to help again.

Thanks kevin.

Mike K · #8 31-03-09, 06:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel ward

Nigel

P.S. Don't forget the bolts and greese nipples I require for the project. Can anyone help.
n

Nigel

Have you tried 'Classic Fasteners' in South Australia ..very easy to find via a google search... they do a good range of BSF bolts etc in various sizes - and BA screws too .

Mike

PS for those interested . The No. 11 set (Aust.): although externally it resembles its British counterpart to some degree , it is a totally different set in terms of internal components and it was a poor radio in many respects. The Aust. made version is relatively common , the British set is rare as hens teeth , seemingly, most of them being lost during the BEF retreat . A very few British 11 sets have turned up here , maybe scavenged from the M.E. I'm lucky to own a good example of one.

For the pedants out there , seeing a 11 set Aust. in the UK, mounted in a vehicle, is not historically correct . Other locally made sets such as the 101, 109 and FS6 did see overseas use as the archives have recorded and shown us.

Mike K · #9 31-03-09, 07:30

Looking at the manuals , they refer to the vehicle mast D rods as being made from DURALIUM , but , the static 3 feet 7/8" D rods in the ground kits are steel , plated with a rust inhibiting coat of copper or similar . This makes sense as 7/8" steel rods would be too heavy on a mobile setup such as a carrier or armoured car , too much weight and stress on the base . I think DURALIUM is a form of aluminium ?

Any comments ?

Mike