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03-03-13, 07:51
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Cliff, THIS OLD THREAD shows a bit of accumulated info on the Dorchester. It features Bob Dimer's Dorchester (at that time) which appears to have an ARN 138713 and WD No.4137719, which would suggest Aust Army ownership. To determine the date of this acquistion, you'd have to check the AWM ARN books for 138713.
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03-03-13, 09:36
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03-03-13, 12:35
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Cliff, there is or was a Dorchester in the to be restored collection at the Puckapunyal Armoured Museum a few years ago. It was out the back, just the hull, they were looking for a Matador chassis to put under it. Maybe a call to them might give up some details.
regards Rick. By the way, should this be under the Armoured Section?
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03-03-13, 12:51
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Doechester interior
Cliff, by way of interest, the "OLD THREAD" has some interior shots, though badly rusted, what could be the original interior colour can still be seen in parts.....white or cream!
I guess you have seen the discussion on Missing Links re the interior of these beasties ???? It looks as if the chequered pattern on the ceiling was some sort of adhesive to secure the padding "sound proofing", or maybe even a form of heat insulation for use in the desert ?? George.
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03-03-13, 13:42
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Hi George I have not seen the item on Missing Links as I am not a member there. Just finished the chassis and started the rear floor area. I will do mine as an Australian one so may paint it in different colours yet but the interior will be white.
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03-03-13, 13:43
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04-03-13, 05:37
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Dorchester photo
I found the Dorchester photo again, it's on the NZ National Library site. This is an excellent site for MV photos - extensive collection, high quality images, powerful search functions, and you can even access the high res image and zoom in on detail. As opposed to AWM who want $40 for their high res images!
http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/detail/?id=...raphic+Archive Scroll to bottom of page and click on "View Archived Image on NDHA"
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04-03-13, 13:02
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They are nearly always are in the Armoured section, not the Soft Skin Forum. Maybe this is one for the other moderators to decide on. Regards Rick. PS.Have you got dry feet yet?
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04-03-13, 14:28
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Dorchester Images
Hi Cliff - back in 2003 I was communicating with Bob Dimer in the west. The subjec of a Dorchester came up and as I did not know a Dorchester from a lettuce Bob sent me some images of his. Unfortunately Bob is no longer with us but maybe his images can help you with your model.
Bob
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04-03-13, 14:30
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More Images
More images
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04-03-13, 17:12
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I am happy with my post in the Softskin section and I know even among modelers there is a difference of opinion over whether to class them as Armour or softskin And why should the other moderators decide on this anyway? As to dry feet what are they? We saw a small amount of sunshine yesterday but they tell us there is more rain coming so still time for another flood up here yet! 
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04-03-13, 23:35
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Seven AEC ACVs on the Australian inventory. Last disposed of in about 1960.
Bob Dimer had the hull: he sourced a rolling chassis from Geelong, Victoria (via me: that's how I know). Mike C
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06-03-13, 01:37
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Of course it should, the Army classified ACV's as "A" type vehicles. Cliff probably placed this thread in the softskin forum - for "B" type vehicles - as he's going to paint his model as an ACV camouflaged as a truck  Both brilliant camouflage, by the way. H. 
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