"Falaise" Otter number 2

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

....the May 31 Aiolis & Partners Auction in Caen, France that included two Otter hulls.

Bruce,

The two Otters were auctioned by AIOLFI & Partners. Maybe the results will be published on their website http://www.aiolfipartners.com?

Hanno

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Maybe the results will be published on their website http://www.aiolfipartners.com?

I looked there first and didn't see anything.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

I looked there first and didn't see anything.

It typically takes a few working days to process the results.

[James Gosling]

Hi Bruce,

I bought the one without the turret. I prefered it as it was on its original chassis, with gear box and transferbox. The other one was on a C15a or gun tractor chassis and had been cut in front to fit.
About 10 years ago Michel Leloup, owner of the Falaise museum showed me the two Otters and I was told that the one I have now had original wartime damage to the roof and drivers footwell. The big question will be how to restore it and preserve the damage.

Here's my one.

James

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by James Gosling

Hi Bruce,

I bought the one without the turret. I prefered it as it was on its original chassis, with gear box and transferbox. The other one was on a C15a or gun tractor chassis and had been cut in front to fit.
About 10 years ago Michel Leloup, owner of the Falaise museum showed me the two Otters and I was told that the one I have now had original wartime damage to the roof and drivers footwell. The big question will be how to restore it and preserve the damage.
James

I see the pack is growing, glad to hear it!! Do you know where the other one went? and (don't answer if you want) but did they go anywhere near the catalog price?

[James Gosling]

Trying to find out about the other one. Will keep you informed if I do.

[Stefan Leegwater]

Hi James,

Congrats with your new treasure!!!

See you at the new Beltring?

Cheers,

Stefan

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by James Gosling

I bought the one without the turret. I prefered it as it was on its original chassis, with gear box and transferbox. The other one was on a C15a or gun tractor chassis and had been cut in front to fit.
About 10 years ago Michel Leloup, owner of the Falaise museum showed me the two Otters and I was told that the one I have now had original wartime damage to the roof and drivers footwell. The big question will be how to restore it and preserve the damage.

Well done on saving it, James

Are you going to restore it as a turretless Otter?

As for the wartime damage, I'd suggest to carry out the repairs as they would have done during WW2. I'm sure there is (REME?) manual out there describing how to repair damaged armour.

Hanno

[James Gosling]

Hi Hanno,

Yes, Turretless again! This time maybe an artillery FOO vehicle. I just can't decide about the damage. In some ways it seems wrong to repair the damage. I will just have to get her home and sit and ponder the question with a large glass of malt. James

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

I'm sure there is (REME?) manual out there describing how to repair damaged armour.

Got said manual here! James, I can copy it for you if your interested

[James Gosling]

Richard, many thanks, that would be great.