Nissen Hut UK...

Rob Fast · #1 02-03-13, 01:02

Alway wanted one of these, in a little better shape.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261172602246?...84.m1423.l2649

r.morrison · #2 02-03-13, 01:51

Ya know Rob......the last time you were on here with the "I wish", "I want", "I need" request, you stirred up some ca ca! Did you clarify this one before posting it? Robert

maple_leaf_eh · #3 02-03-13, 02:38

What material are the sills? Those look like the corrugated panels are in direct contact with the soil.

Private_collector · #4 02-03-13, 05:36

In Australia, corrugated iron roofing is widely used, especially in rural homes & storage structures. Wouldn't be difficult to create something almost identical.

As a kid, I remember seeing very large versions of these in outer suberbs of Brisbane. One in particular, located at Cannon Hill (appropriately named) on Brisbanes eastern edge, was still being used by the military as a storage facility for vehicles and equipment to be auctioned. My dad and I went along a couple of times as spectators to see what was being offered. There were trailers, trucks, generators, catering units, tents, etc....

Most things were certainly pre Vietnam era. What I wouldn't give to have that opportunity again, this time with pockets full of $$$$$.

A lot of the Nissen/Qanset (? spelling) huts I have seen have the 'corro' skins with the ridges running at 90 degrees to the one on ebay. I.E: running along the curve, from ground to ground. Saw maybe 10 to 15 of these, in various sizes, still in use on Oahu, last year. Some used as sheds, some bigger ones could fit an aircraft.

In my local town, there is a place that specialises in supply of curved iron sheeting. These days that is mostly used for making water tanks and garden surrounds.

ADDED: Miss-took a photo of the inside sheeting as single skin. Poo!

aj.lec · #5 02-03-13, 06:43

In Dubbo there is still 5 .Rather a bit larger than the one on ebay though

The former RAAF storage . Recently sold again to private developers . Fate unknown at this stage
There are still several Nissen buildings within a 150km radius of Dubbo. At least 4 I can think of easily

hrpearce · #6 02-03-13, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Private_collector

A lot of the Nissen/Qanset (? spelling) huts I have seen have the 'corro' skins with the ridges running at 90 degrees to the one on ebay. I.E: running along the curve, from ground to ground.

Tony the outside iron runs the right way that one has an inside lining of iron, something I have not seen before. There are three nissan huts on a neighbours property used for storage and workshop.

Private_collector · #7 02-03-13, 08:11

Right you are Robert!

I have spectacles, I must wear them more often.

Opened the photo of inside and took it to the outer skin too.

I'll ammend the posting.

They are grand looking structures aren't they. I tried to convince my wife that the barbecue area I had promised to build, should be a Nissen hut replica. No success with that as yet, just opposition.

Little Jo · #8 02-03-13, 09:28

Hi Guys

When my family immigrated to Australia from Holland in 1950. We arrived in Sydney by boat. We were herdewd onto a train and sent to an ex Army Camp in Bathurst, there we lived in Nissen Huts for six months. It was blo*dy freezing there during winter and I recall my mother complaining it was colder than in Holland in the snow.

Cheers

Tony

Private_collector · #9 02-03-13, 10:28

Welcome to Australia, Tony.

At least the bastards could have given you a wood heater in one end.

I take it that hut didn't have a double skin then?

Maybe the ebay one had 6" of insulation between the layers............but I don't think so.

Little Jo · #10 02-03-13, 13:23

Hi Tony

Thanks mate for the welcome. Bit blo*dy late..I been here so long I grew up here, went to school and served in the Army and they still call you a blo*dy New Australian. We did it the hard way paid our "full fare" over and they still put us in a camp, did we complain, no way. But don't start me on those free loaders who come on boats, bitch and complain, given luxury treatment and money. Give me the migrants from the 50's and 60's any day time.

Cheers

Tony

Tony Wheeler · #11 04-03-13, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Private_collector

They are grand looking structures aren't they. I tried to convince my wife that the barbecue area I had promised to build, should be a Nissen hut replica.

They certainly are Tony, and you definitely need your barbie under cover in Gympie lately! Here's some pics for inspiration, this hut looks very comfy with heater, carpet, couches.....your wife could go town with interior decorating! It's the RAF 249 Sqdn mess at Biferno, Italy. My father flew with them in 44/45, that's him in the last pic seated centre. Their Sqdn Ldr was an Aussie too, as was the previous Sqdn Ldr.

Tony Wheeler · #12 04-03-13, 16:12

on closer inspection it's not carpet, it's matting.....Marsden matting!

Hanno Spoelstra · #13 05-03-13, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

on closer inspection it's not carpet, it's matting.....Marsden matting!

Hey, it was the fashion in those days!

Thanks for sharing your family pics.

H.

aj.lec · #14 06-03-13, 07:32

Drove past one of the nissen huts today .
I was told once that these few buildings formed part of a WW2 training strip but dont know if that is correct or not
A lot of Marsden matting used for sheep yards at the same site
Site is between Trangie and Nevertire