Aerial mast base

[Lynn Eades]

I recently aquired the base on the right, which takes a 5/8" dia rod. (the one on the left is the one fitted to the early carriers, and takes the 7/8" "D" set rods.
What does the 5/8 rod look like, what length is it, and what was it made of?
Thanks to whoever.

[Ron Pier]

Did Nigel ever get those bases finished? I think he said they would be done in September.

Ron

[RichardT10829]

some are done, the one he did for me is now spare Ron as it was out of my budget to purchase it, give him an email / PM he might still have it.... think Shaun's might be there too..

[Nigel Watson]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Did Nigel ever get those bases finished? I think he said they would be done in September.

Ron

I have mine from Nige. Brilliant work. Fits really well together. Mine is at the painting stage before fitting, but really pleased with it. Just need some good drying weather that is above freezing and I'm home and dry.

[kevin powles]

Hi, Just wondering about the bases, Where would someone get the part lynn has featured as I take it Nigel has only fabricated the main aerial base part. There is also the bottom bit the spring/chain attaches too, does anyone have details of this. Would be good if someone could post a few pics in this thread of what the complete aerial base looks like with every part together, also details of the forward aeriel too.

kev.

[Lynn Eades]

I would do that, but you would then give me a hard time about having every thing.
(which of course isn't true)
(Rich, you need to stretch your buget. you might be scratching to find another, later) Of course I wouldnt say this in public.
The last picture is the remains of my rubber bumper. (the bottom bit is from the Pogo stick)
Kevin, read back through the thread for info. This is one of very few that stays on topic.


....And besides Kevin,....it shifts the focus from the questions I asked.

[RichardT10829]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

I would do that, but you would then give me a hard time about having every thing.
(which of course isn't true)
(Rich, you need to stretch your buget. you might be scratching to find another, later) Of course I wouldnt say this in public.

would need to stretch it well beyond mate $550 AUS plus postage for a bracket is out of my reach the work done by Nigel is exquisite and his efforts should be greatly praised and i would recommend if folk can afford one of them, to get one !

[nigel ward]

Hi Guys

The last 3 need the final touches but others are either sent to their new owners or waiting for finances to become available or on the shelf for their possible new owners to get back to me.
I built 10 and had 14 odd inquiries so as some have declined due to price or for other reasons I am working through the list of those who showed interest.

It appears the end price of AUD$550.00 is a bit of an issue. That's fine. It's a bit of a shock to me as well. As I have stated to some MLU members, had I known what I had let myself in fore there is no way I would have started.

As I have also mentioned to members, here are some facts about making these bases.

There are 44 separate parts. There are 20 folds, 22 welds, 4 hot rivets, 7 machined parts, 3 of which are purpose built bolt thingys (new word) and one cast aerial mount base.
The biggest trick is to put this all together and make it work.
I'd like to thank Sam Scholz for helping me.

The scary part is that they are not even complete. As it has been pointed out there are parts missing. I only hope someone else makes them and puts me on the list for buying.

It's been fun

Kind Regards
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