David's carrier build.

John Clarke · Post by **John Clarke** » Sat May 07, 2022 8:38 am

Patience padawan younglings, the Grand Master will divulge all in time.
The journey to savour it is, not the destination.

(and I'm not talking about the M6 to Blackpool)

Pretty neat mods Phil,
I see without a Miller, the hack saw and files are going to get a beating on this one. Again.

Dennis Jones · Post by **Dennis Jones** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:33 pm

You might find the track pins give you more trouble than they cure.

Dennis.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Mon May 09, 2022 5:48 pm

Dennis you are so right but I found a fix today.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Tue May 10, 2022 5:45 pm

For Derek, see photos below, you will need to check with a vernier to identify the drift. Regarding the sprocket pitch I may make new ones.
Regarding the the wheel bearing sleeve issue I may use Locktite.

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Wed May 11, 2022 7:10 am

Hi Phil
Thanks

Derek

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Wed May 11, 2022 6:08 pm

I've put this many links together as "a look see" and it's still within tolerance, the links in the box lid are rejects but Kian has said that he will replace the bad ones. As soon as you see the track lifting away from a flat bench go back and remove the offending link/links.

Some of the links I am actually drilling from the other side as well to keep it all in line, I think you could drill them out to say 1.7 to 1.8 mm and just accept that you will Have to make another set of sprockets as the pitch will be greater. This is only if your using the Armorpax pins remember.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:10 pm

A little more done this morning. There's a lot of end float with the road wheels, now this may be there to help everything run smoothly so for now I'm not going to worry about it.

Malcolm Lambart · Post by **Malcolm Lambart** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:23 pm

Those parts were a challenge, but managed with a nut, bolt, drill and a file.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:46 pm

It's a shame these parts are slipping past QC but sometimes it happens.

Dennis Jones · Post by **Dennis Jones** » Fri May 13, 2022 11:29 am

Had to turn mine down in the lathe for both models.

Dennis

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Fri May 13, 2022 12:15 pm

Hi Phil
I did too ,
I think most have,

Regards

Derek

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Fri May 13, 2022 6:29 pm

David your vickers gun arrived safe and sound.I should be able to get a few hours in tomorrow.

Malcolm Lambart · Post by **Malcolm Lambart** » Fri May 13, 2022 6:59 pm

Nice Vickers gun, so this will be done as a very early carrier.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Sat May 14, 2022 6:08 pm

Malcolm I will let Dave answer that. That's all the wheels and suspension done for now, the tyres have been bonded and cleaned up to include removal of any flashing and weathered down a tad So they don't look brand new.

Dave Green · Post by **Dave Green** » Sat May 14, 2022 7:50 pm

I'm really pleased with the progress of this build and the superb work Phil is doing.

In response to Malcom's question I think it depends on what would be classed as early. Without giving too much away (got to keep you interested somehow

) this website shows Vickers mounted as late as 1944.

https://vickersmg.blog/in-use/transport ... l-carrier/

Thanks for the comments. They are all good to read and it's great to see the other UC builds as well as they have provided much inspiration.

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