Can someone elaborate on these markings? Jesse.

Pardon the question, but why would you want comparison pictures of a Yeramba? Although in concept the same - a 25-pdr mounted on an M3/M4 series chassis - it is a totally different vehicle.

H.

The H on top (I think represents H battery) I don't know what the little H is
The next one is the symbol for 7th Armoured Div. (Desert Rats)
The next one 76 , that is the tactical marking for Field Regiment Royal Artillery (Red over Blue with white number)

Quote from Jesse Browning's thread.

I thought since you asked for the photos of the Yaramba they would be best in your Sexton thread. Also the word Yaramba means 'Spear throwing device' or words to that effect.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0225.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0224.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0226.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0227.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0228.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0229.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0235.jpg

Under the seat,
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0232.jpg http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSCF0231.jpg

Hope this helps, Easo

Thanks Easo for the additional Pics!

Hanno, the reason I was curious of the drivers compartment.

Unlike the majority of the Sexton 2's, the driving controls in ours are of an earlier design. The steering levers are different, the hand brake is on the transmission and the drivers seat is different.

Here is a link to a photo of ours:

http://seanfoto.com/sexton/h61b7c7a#h61b7c7a

It does appear now that the controls on the Yaramba are similar, yet still slightly different.

I was also interested in seeing the foot plate that covers the linkage.

SD

Your Sexton drivers position is pure Ram, hardly surprising but I wonder how many were made that way before changing to 'Sherman style'. Yaramba was a conversion from existing Grant tanks.

Upon checking the parts list, it would seem only 340 were built with the Ram seat and 280 with the Ram steering.

All of which means yours had a WD number in the ranges:-

CS 204782 - CS 204821
S 233626 - S 233867

Sorry I was meant to put that into Sexton 130 thread.

Easo

Easo; It was in the Sexton 130 (S 233631) thread yesterday. Someone must have moved it. Jesse.

OK, no worries.

Easo

Correct. I try to keep related subjects together so often I merge and split threads to that effect.

Hanno
MLU moderator

Like Adrian explained, your Sexton has Ram driver controls and seat. Of course the M3 Medium and Ram are related, but I would not glean information from pictures of a modified M3 Medium (driver's position was changed from centre to the right side for the Yeramba conversion). Better ask for Ram interior pictures.

Hanno

Testing the Gun. Set off lots of car alarms. Jesse.

HI Jesse, these markings belong to the British Desert Rats. My Grandfather and Great Uncle's 23rd Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, often releaved them in combat so the Germans wouldn't clue in that there were two different Regiments of Sextons. The 23rd and the Rats both had the 76 on their tanks. Which could have led to miss Identification in some old war footage.

That's awesome. Except for the American Helmet on the Canadian Built tank lol Just kidding of course, A job well done my friend. Always great to see everything going on with this project. Do you have a video on YouTube yet? All the best to you.Bryan

Bryan; Do you have any pictures of markings for the 23rd? Thats the way I would like to mark it. Jesse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt8mFKW_pMA

Jesse,

I, my Grandfather, and Great Uncle feel honoured that you are thinking about putting the markings of the 23rd Field Regiment RCA on your tank. I sent you an email so we can chat further about it. thats awesome.

Sincerely,
Bryan

We had a real nice event in Lockport Illinois. They gave us room to drive. I did not realize a 50,000 pound vehicle would drift on grass. Jesse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tcNq6uyDOQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N2UgFQiG_k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV-zsAcTMJ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEgCZGF5FIk

This one is the best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...oNPzUiBkM#t=4s

Finally got it out in the snow this year. This was the first 2 inches of the 81 inches we got this year. I'm ready for spring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WIoJ...yer_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHPUP...yer_detailpage

Cool Jesse!
:cheers:

Jesse

Where did you source the new tires for your road wheels?

They are original to the vehicle.

Wow, they were in great shape! Very cool project, you have really done a great job!

sexton gun
 

The Sexton looks great Jesse, love the news pics out in the snow. I shall pass them onto my Grandfather back home, I know he loves the fact that you put the Canadian Markings of his gun on yours. It has been sometime since being on this thread for me, the army life keeps one busy, so I thought I would stop in and say hello. I still wish to have a visit some year, I havent forgot, it would be a great honour to see your Sexton in person. Greetings from CFB Edmonton, Canada.

First event of the season.
 

Event in May of 2016 near Elkhart Indiana.

Looks like someone has been spending quality time with their Sexton! Great Job! Looks Nice! Did you acquire a live 25 pounder or is that a replica breach ring?

Allen Bryant

The breech ring was my winter project.

Jesse,

We had similar winter projects. I hope to have mine installed in the next couple of weeks.

Allen

Cool! Looks great! Are you using original parts? Mine is plate steel with 150 pounds of lead poured in it. The propane, oxygen fittings are hidden inside.

The breach ring itself is made out of 2 inch thick plate steel that was welded together and then the outside contours were machined using a 3 axis computer driven mill as well as a standard mill. The block weighed in excess of 200 pounds before it was milled, but we did not weight it afterwards. Like yours the hardware for the propane cannon is hidden inside. The breach opening handle and the buffer are original pieces. I was fortunate that when I received my Sexton from SECO it had the original barrel that had been cut and also one complete set of breach ring parts and about 2/3rds of a second set along with two breach blocks. They were all neatly tucked inside the radio compartment.

Allen