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Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Sat May 07, 2022 8:38 am
by John Clarke
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.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 12:33 pm
by Dennis Jones
You might find the track pins give you more trouble than they cure.
Dennis.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 5:48 pm
by Phil Woollard
Dennis you are so right but I found a fix today.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 5:45 pm
by Phil Woollard
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.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 7:10 am
by Derek Attree
Hi Phil
Thanks
Derek
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 6:08 pm
by Phil Woollard
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.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 6:10 pm
by Phil Woollard
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.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 6:23 pm
by Malcolm Lambart
Those parts were a challenge, but managed with a nut, bolt, drill and a file.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 6:46 pm
by Phil Woollard
It's a shame these parts are slipping past QC but sometimes it happens.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 11:29 am
by Dennis Jones
Had to turn mine down in the lathe for both models.
Dennis
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 12:15 pm
by Derek Attree
Hi Phil
I did too ,
I think most have,
Regards
Derek
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 6:29 pm
by Phil Woollard
David your vickers gun arrived safe and sound.I should be able to get a few hours in tomorrow.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 6:59 pm
by Malcolm Lambart
Nice Vickers gun, so this will be done as a very early carrier.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 6:08 pm
by Phil Woollard
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.
Re: David's carrier build.
Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 7:50 pm
by Dave Green
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.
) this website shows Vickers mounted as late as 1944.