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Old 07-05-18, 07:13
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Thank you Tim.
Chris, you are right, after this much work it just has to have some bangs as well
I have been quite busy making the smoke launcher brackets and I need some details of the launcher itself if anyone has one.
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Old 07-05-18, 07:15
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They are now all bolted on and do look the part. Not too much make on the accessory dept.
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Old 08-05-18, 04:15
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I wasn't going to put the turret on the tank yet but I needed to verify some clearances. I would surely love to know the last time this tank had a turret sitting on top. It would probably be over half a century ago.
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Old 08-05-18, 07:49
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WOW so cool, God that must weigh a lot with all of the steel components that you made for it.
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Old 08-05-18, 10:06
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Absolutely stunning !
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This is like the male equivilent of childbirth, you should be a very proud dad !

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Old 08-05-18, 14:20
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Which one of the two is that, Colin?

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Old 18-05-18, 23:26
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I have been quite busy making the smoke launcher brackets and I need some details of the launcher itself if anyone has one.
Hi Colin,
I had to visit the Tank Museum this week and spotting the Vickers MkVIB I took the attached photo which may help you a little way, when making the smoke launchers.

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Old 19-05-18, 08:45
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I have made those dischargers in the past and have drawings if needed.
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Old 19-05-18, 09:31
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Thankyou James, Thank you Richard for the photo and Adrian the drawings would be a great help. While I am on the turrets I think it would be a good time to make them as well.

I have been doing lots of small unseen jobs to the turrets and bolting the ball races to the top of the hulls.
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Old 19-05-18, 09:35
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No sooner you start a job in the morning the days gone Some days you just don't appear to achieve much for the hours put in.
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Old 24-05-18, 13:58
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No sooner you start a job in the morning the days gone Some days you just don't appear to achieve much for the hours put in.
Yeah, Colin. I can hardly see where you've been. Lift ya game!
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Old 25-05-18, 04:20
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Sorry Howard, I lifted my game just for you I still have a few bits to do on the turrets yet but I'll get to them soon.
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