Aerial mast base - Page 7

Lynn Eades · #**181** 22-05-12, 12:43

see my post #152 at the top of the page.

Ben · #**182** 22-05-12, 13:42

That was last year, I've had a sleep since then....remember the goldfish?

Ben

kevin powles · #**183** 04-06-12, 13:27

Hi, Has anyone fitted their anttena mount yet?, both mine wont line up on the carrier mounting holes, the top to bottom hole is correct but from side to side is incorrect, I can see what has happened, top to bottom measured then applied to side to side, but infact this is different. See pics attached.

looks like i will have to weld all the holes up and redrill, but I will need a measurement for the location of one hole, measurement in from the side and top or bottom.

help!

kevin.

Lynn Eades · #**184** 04-06-12, 20:59

If this is what Nigel made, maybe the most diplomatic move would be to ask him via a p.m.
Then if you have no joy, I can give you the info you need.

kevin powles · #**185** 04-06-12, 21:27

Lynn, P.M. sent, could you post the dimensions as I need to get the brackets to my welder who is off on holiday for two weeks this coming Thursday, hence the posted question.

I have not forgot about your downpipes.

kevin.

Lynn Eades · #**186** 04-06-12, 23:00

The centers vertically are 2 1/2"(63.4), and horizontally are 2 3/4"(69.8).
On mine the bump stop side is 12mm to the edge of the plate from the outside edge of the hole. The other side is slightly less at 11mm.
Suggestion; If you are welding them up. Pop your rivets out, put one or two holes in correctly (squaring the bkt to the hull and checking with the holes in your hull) and use the hull as a jig for the others.
Check the hole centers in the hook arm, to make sure it works with these measurements.

kevin powles · #**187** 04-06-12, 23:33

Hi Lynn, so one hole is 12mm in from the side to the outside edge of the hole. but how far up from the bottom?,are you measuring from an original?, I am not knocking the rivets out but just offering it up to the mortar carrier, i will clamp to another standard stowage carrier to act as a jig to centre the other three holes as suggested.

many thanks kev.

Lynn Eades · #**188** 05-06-12, 00:31

Yes, mine is original...

This is expensive information. (did I just feel the price drop on my pipes then?....I hope it wasn't my imagination)

Note to moderators; We need a blackmail smilie.

Anyhow, NMBS.
The bottom hole centers are about 17mm up from the lower edge. As a check, the top hole centers are about 1/2" (12.5mm) from the center of the bend (which is a bit hard to pick)
Cheers,
Lynn.

kevin powles · #**189** 26-08-12, 19:44

Hi, I managed yesterday to fit one on Nigels aerials, looks good and it even tilts and latches, just got to find some suitable rubber for the bump stop. Well done Nigel and thanks for the time and effort on reproducing these.

kev.

nigel ward · #**190** 27-08-12, 11:52

Hi Kevin

Thanks for posting the photos. Glad to see one up and running.

Sorry to all about the stuff up with the holes.

I only just saw Kevin's comments about the incorrect hole positions for mounting to the hull. I think June was a little busy for me so the MLU forum didn't get a look in.

I have looked at the photo's I posted at the start of this thread and you can see the issue where the repro and the original are side by side. Kevin is correct.

Sorry again guys

Nigel

Ben · #**191** 11-09-12, 22:45

Hi

I'm looking for an aerial mount the same style as Nigel had made. If any of you have one of Nigels that you no longer need or an original that you're prepared to sell I'd be pleased to hear from you.

I'm planning on having a small run of 10 of the original type tension springs professionaly made via work, if you're interested send me a pm.

If you have any parts or fittings available for this style of mount and WS11 fit please let me know.

Thanks

Ben

kevin powles · #**192** 11-09-12, 23:42

Ben, E-mail sent.

kev.

Ron Pier · #**193** 12-09-12, 08:21

Not carrier related I know but on the same theme. I bought one of Nigel's toothed bottom parts and then proceeded with my facsimile MK1 base for my Morris WS No11. The mushroom top is slightly different as I just used a ground station part. But I'm pleased with the result. Thanks for getting me started Nigel. Ron

nigel ward · #**194** 19-09-12, 13:25

Glad to help Ron.

I've been asked by a couple of people about another run of aerial mounts. I've closed my ears and eyes and pretended to act a bit more wacko than I am already.

......but that didn't work

SO

after swearing blind not to have anything more to do with this particular part of a carrier ever again I am doing another run. Don't get to excited.....it will only be a flat pack version. You lucky few who choose to buy one will be bending, welding etc

I'll supply the bits. Please refer to the beginning of this thread to understand what is supplied.

If interested please let me know. I will confirm price shortly.

Nigel

RichardT10829 · #**195** 19-09-12, 20:10

I could be interested in a flat pack kit Nigel pending on price of course.

kevin powles · #**196** 20-09-12, 17:18

Hi, I have two NOS mK1 Carrier Canvas radio covers going spare if anyone needs one, they are attached under the firing support and cover the entire length of the set. e-mail me or send pm.

Kevin.

kevin powles · #**197** 23-09-12, 23:50

Hi, Only one cover left, another is reserved.

kevin.

Jordan Baker · #**198** 22-11-12, 21:36

Anyone have an alternate contact for Nigel?

Thanks

Ben · #**199** 17-12-12, 12:57

Hi

I've had a small batch of the aerial base springs (TL 6782) professionally made. They are an exact copy of an original I borrowed, same gauge wire, pull strength, swivel ends etc etc. some are spoken for but I do have a few spares if anyone is interested (£20 +p&p). PM for details.

ALL NOW SPOKEN FOR, THANKS FOR THE INTEREST

Photo below next to an original.

Mods, I posted here to keep all the parts info in one place, please move if you want it in the for sale section.

Ben

Ben · #**200** 10-04-13, 16:07

Following on from the spring I've had a quote for the black mushroom insulator 7/8" size to be cnc machined. I've scanned an original and produced the cutting file directly from the scan so it's 100% the same as original.
They are coming out at £75 each for the black part only, fully machined in black plastic and ready to fit the top of Nigel's aerial mount or an original. The only thing I'll leave is the hole in the centre for the metal aerial sleeve, this way you can fit an alternative if you don't have the correct fitting.

I'd only do one batch, if you're interested can you let me know please.

I have an original 5/8" "f" section insulator, brass cup and aerial fitting to swap for the 7/8" "D" section size parts if anyone's interested.

Thanks

Ben

nigel ward · #**201** 28-04-13, 13:00

I have now completed another batch of 10 aerial bases. Despite my saying I would not fold and weld this lot, I have done just that.
After some tinkering today with those left ( 5 already sold) I have 5 available.
The price is the same. $550 Australian dollars. This includes the cast saw tooth base bolted to the top.

Freight to Europe/UK is about the $120 mark. I think USA and Canada is a bit cheaper.

Nigel

nigel ward · #**202** 02-05-13, 10:26

Hi All
Only four aerial bases left.

Nigel

kevin powles · #**203** 02-05-13, 19:59

Hi Nigel,

Has anyone asked for the serated brass part (105046) that goes on the aerial mount?, Ben can get them cast but only if enough people are interested, I have an original to lend Ben to pattern from, I need one extra one, is anyone else interested?, if so p.m. me and if enough people need them then we can get them cast, I can even supply the brass and chain at no cost, if we can get some people interested, so you are only paying for the pattern and casting labour.

Jim Burrill · #**204** 02-05-13, 20:45

(waving Me! Me! Me!)

Jim

Ben · #**205** 06-05-13, 10:12

When the aerial is in the down position it is held in place by a hook mounted level with the division plate, its folded 4mm steel with a moulded rubber hook to protect the aerial.
I've made one copied from an original, it came out pretty well I think. I moulded it the same way as the original so the detail is correct to that.
I might make a small batch if there is enough interest, see photos below of mine and an original in place.

Trivia fact of the day, the Universal had the hooks facing in whereas the Scout and AOP MK1 had them facing out.

Ben

kevin powles · #**206** 06-05-13, 10:21

Hi Ben, Put me down for two please.

kevin.

Jim Burrill · #**207** 06-05-13, 14:50

One for me please!

Jim

RichardT10829 · #**208** 06-05-13, 16:26

Me too mate, one off please

Jim Burrill · #**209** 06-05-13, 21:58

Hi Nigel,
I don't know if you were still saving one for me to trade against parts. Carrier finally coming down in June, but willign to go ahead and pay for the base.

WHat is the all in price for the base and postage to the USA?
How can I pay? Paypal? Credit card?

Cheers
Jim Burrill

1926 Allentown Road
Hatfield PA 19440
USA

Lynn Eades · #**210** 06-05-13, 23:01

Ben, Nice job again!
I haven't seen that photo or mount arrangement before. Interesting low numbered carrier. Experimental?