Some pictures of my new carrier

[Jordan Baker]

More progress has been made on my crew stowage locker. The 2 latches are all finished along with the small retaining clip. Just a few more bits and this bin is done.

Ive also started work on the second part of the WS19 rack. I believe it is the #22 carrier that Im making. Once that is done I can have my WS19 installed in the Carrier for displays.

I'd also thought I would show what my working area looks like. It gets a little cramped and dusty at times but thanks must go to my Grandparents and Uncle for letting me use the space.

[Jordan Baker]

Here is the latest piece that I just finished. It is the hold down bracket for the arial rods. Most copies I have seen replicate the metal part but I was able to borrow an original from another MLU'er that still had the rubber insulator on. I made up a mold and cast rubber around the metal part just like the original. It even copied the cracks that the original had. The original is on the left.

[super dave]

Hey Jordan I think you should go into the carrier reprodution buisness as your pieces look great. Now I know what that bracket is for, Care to make another???

[Nigel Watson]

Originally Posted by super dave

Hey Jordan I think you should go into the carrier reprodution buisness as your pieces look great. Now I know what that bracket is for, Care to make another???

I need one as well for my carrier so there's an order for two Jordan.!!! A special signed volume 3 could be yours!! Bribe bribe!!!

Great work on the rest of the carrier Jordan

Nigel

[Jordan Baker]

Well, I guess that means I will be making some up. Anyone else interested drop me a PM or email via the site.


Nice bribe Nigel with your vol.3 book. I'll send a PM

[Jordan Baker]

Got another part underway. Its the bracket for holding the muzzle of the Boys Anti-Tank rifle. The red is all new made while the rubber parts are original.

My problem is that we couldn't find the correct diameter tubing to match the rubber even thought it matched the tubing on a second orginal bracket I had.

Notice the part number/date cast into the side of the bottom rubber.

As for making the rubber parts I may just make a core and cast the rubber directly into the metal bracket. The only down side is that it won't be removable like the original.

[Jordan Baker]

Well I finaly got around to making a front seat for the gunner. Its been 4 years and no luck in finding an original one. I did find one to borrow and copy from and here is the result. I cut out the parts and did some of the bending while my uncle did all the welding for me at work.

Ive just got to get two of the holes countersunk for the screws and its ready to be painted and installed. One more item to check off on the gradualy shrinking to-do-list.