Otter photos

servicepub (RIP) · #1 13-02-11, 18:49

I am looking for a good colour photo of the WWII Otter, ideally WWII but am prepared to use a good restoration. This is for the cover of an upcoming Weapons of War booklet.
At the same time, I could use additional black & white photos of Otters in the Canadian Army.
Thnx,

CLive

Niels V · #2 13-02-11, 23:04

there is also a otter here http://www.asphm.com/vehicules/gm_ot...tter_mk_i.html

Phil Waterman · #3 14-02-11, 02:32

Hi Clive

Here is a link to the Hi Res photo I took at the CMP 84 conference http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...0CMP%20055.jpg

Cheers Phil

servicepub (RIP) · #4 14-02-11, 04:42

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there is also a otter here http://www.asphm.com/vehicules/gm_ot...tter_mk_i.html

Thanks Niels. I have sent an e-mail to the owner.

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Here is a link to the Hi Res photo I took at the CMP 84 conference http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...0CMP%20055.jpg

Thanks Phil. Much appreciated.

Clive

Hanno Spoelstra · #5 14-02-11, 09:45

Clive,

What about some then & now photo's? I can ask the owner of this Otter to make you some pictures suitable for the front cover?

Regards,
Hanno

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

"Privates W.G. Skidstrup and A.A. Annala working on a scout car of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division near Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 19 April 1945

Credit: Lieut. Christopher J. Woods / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-116322"

servicepub (RIP) · #6 14-02-11, 14:32

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What about some then & now photo's? I can ask the owner of this Otter to make you some pictures suitable for the front cover?

Hanno,
That would be perfect! I often use modern restos for the covers and I don't think that I will have much choice for the Otter.
Can you ask them to consider taking the photo in 'portrait' mode as opposed to 'landscape' and to try to have an outdoor setting with no people or buildings? If necessary I can Photoshop out a lot of things.
Many thanks,
Clive

servicepub (RIP) · #7 21-02-11, 03:11

Hanno,
Any luck in contacting the Otter owner? The Dutch example is the ideal one for the cover image. Let me know if you want me to make contact - all I would need is his e-mail addy.
Thnx,
Clive

Haridimos · #8 13-03-11, 11:33

Here is one of two Greek survivors, with desert camo, in a last year's parade.

Hanno Spoelstra · #9 13-03-11, 13:16

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Originally Posted by servicepub

The Dutch example is the ideal one for the cover image. Let me know if you want me to make contact - all I would need is his e-mail addy.

Clive: e-mail sent, with apologies for the delay!

Hanno

servicepub (RIP) · #10 13-03-11, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Clive: e-mail sent, with apologies for the delay!

Hanno

Thanks Hanno,
I know that you have been busy with other issues and I appreciate the follow-up. I sent an e-mail to your contact and copied you, however, your ISP identifies my address as Spam and kicked it back. Hopefully your contact will respond.
Cheers,
Clive

Ed Storey · #11 17-03-11, 13:53

Brian Gough · #12 17-03-11, 15:53

Ed, thanks for posting that great photo.

It's nice to see the rare GM C15AA Armoured Ambulance, the first of the 2 pilot models, fortunately rescued and restored by John Marchant of the UK - (from Wheels & Tracks #17).

Brian

servicepub (RIP) · #13 17-03-11, 15:54

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Originally Posted by servicepub

Thanks Hanno,
I know that you have been busy with other issues and I appreciate the follow-up. I sent an e-mail to your contact and copied you, however, your ISP identifies my address as Spam and kicked it back. Hopefully your contact will respond.
Cheers,
Clive

Hanno,
Jan contacted me and we are moving along. Thanks again for putting us into contact.
Cheers,
Clive

servicepub (RIP) · #14 04-04-11, 20:36

I received a CD today with a number of Otter photos, however, there was no name, note or return address and I have no idea who sent these. Please identify yourself so that I can acknowledge your contribution.
Thnx,
Clive

servicepub (RIP) · #15 19-07-11, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Clive,

What about some then & now photo's? I can ask the owner of this Otter to make you some pictures suitable for the front cover?

Regards,
Hanno

Hi Hanno,
PM sent yesterday. I need your assistance in contacting the owner of the Otter - again!

Clive

Hanno Spoelstra · #16 19-07-11, 10:33

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Originally Posted by servicepub

PM sent yesterday. I need your assistance in contacting the owner of the Otter - again!

Clive,

Sure, no probs, PM sent.

Regards,
Hanno

Haridimos · #17 23-08-11, 14:19

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Originally Posted by servicepub

I am looking for a good colour photo of the WWII Otter, ideally WWII but am prepared to use a good restoration.
This is for the cover of an upcoming Weapons of War booklet.
Thnx,

CLive

Clive, do we have any news for the release day?

We are looking forward to!

servicepub (RIP) · #18 23-08-11, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Haridimos

Clive, do we have any news for the release day?

We are looking forward to!

In about a week! I am expecting delivery of the Otter book and the 3.7-inch AA gun book on 1 September.
Cheers,
Clive

Les Freathy · #19 25-08-11, 20:49

Hi Clive

I dont seem to be able to obtain a copy of your workshop/machinery book in the UK have you sent any over yet. Hows the drive to victory coming along
cheers
Les

servicepub (RIP) · #20 25-08-11, 21:25

Hi Les,
Send me your address via PM and I will get a copy out to you. At the same time I would be grateful if you rang up Bookworld Wholesale (purportedly my UK distributor) to let them know that you were looking for a copy. This may encourage them to start ordering new titles.
"Drive to Victory" Vol. 1 is nearing completion. I have 2 booklets in the Wpns of War series as well as Mark Tonner's "The Churchill Tank and the Canadian Armoured Corps" and Rene Chartrand's "A Scarlet Coat - Uniforms of the British in the War of 1812" - all at the printers right now. Next is a 2-volume work on the Cdn Expeditionary Force and then "Drive to Victory".
Cheers,
Clive