No 18 wireless mount in Mk II Carrier

[kosbie]

Thanks Mike, that is very helpful.
I had also seen the repro carrier and had thought I might have a go at making my own in due course. However still need to sort the base plate problem.
So the search for more info continues. if I get any further I will let you know
cheers
Rick

[Mike Gurr]

Rick,
I think it might be a case of making what seems to be right and fits to get the wireless in the vehicle until/if more info comes to light.
Cheers

[David Dunlop]

Hi Rick.

Have you tried emailing Louis Meulstree directly to see what documentation he has on file for the No. 18-set Installation in the Carrier? The diagrams he has published must have come from something in his files and they might contain a lot more information than he can publish.

He is very approachable so it is worth a shot.

David

[Jordan Baker]

In Nigel Watson’s Universal Carrier v2 book he has a couple of pictures of a WS18 in a Carrier. The photo credits are given for the REME Museum, UK. It might be worthwhile contacting them.

[Mike Gurr]

well spotted Jordan, despite the caption it looks as if the 18 set is just sitting in the fold down seat frame rather than in the No2 carrier. I have discussed this wireless fitting with Nigel previously but he does not have any more info than already shown on this thread. The REME museum is only an hour and a half away from me so could well be my next visit.
Cheers

[kosbie]

Thanks Jordan
Thats interesting. Its the front end of the left hand compartment rather than the rear end mounting, but this set up would still allow a 19 set in the right compartment for the carrier to be used in a infantry battalion command role.
Rick

[Jon Wright]

For those wishing to make there own carrier then drawings are on attachments.
Jon