Scout T5329

[Ben]

Yeah. There's two bullet holes in the front track guard, they're in the original period shots from the AWM archives so I know they're not a post war addition. Seemed only right that they stayed. Italian bullets from Capuzzo?? Who knows? All part of its story.

[RichardT10829]

Simply amazing ! A prize winner if ever I saw one

[Lynn Eades]

Definitely a prize winner from several angles. You should be pretty pleased with yourself for what you have achieved, both from the point of view of the quality of the work you have done, and the saving of an all important piece of history.
Congrats., from me!

[eddy8men]

should be a good show this year

well done mate

[Jordan Baker]

Fantastic job. You should be proud.

[Ben]

The Scout had its first trip out at the W&P show, it celebrated it's 75th birthday whilst there. It was great to catch up with so many of the folk from on here and share carrier tales. We stayed with Shaun and Steve (two MK2's and a MK1) on their pitch and had a garage for 6 carriers, perfect shade for the first few days and from the rain on the last couple. Over the course of the week I meet or bumped into Ron Pier, John Rippingham, Nigel Ward (came with a carrier project), Andy Mitchell (plus fudge), Nigel Watson (had his carrier there), carrier Barry, Richard Farrant, Rick (Only managed to bring the Cromwell, perhaps the carrier next year?), Marc (MK2), Kevin (MK1), Tobin (T16), Richie was camping with us (MK1) so were the three Kiwis, Lynn, Robin and Shaun. Manfred drove from Austria with his son and a Friendly chap from Canada popped over too! There were a couple more carriers there but we didn't see much of the owners

It was a good run out and the chance to sort a few teething issues, the engine runs very well and the cooling was perfect. The track is still bedding in but I'm about ready to remove two links from each side. The starter motor broke on the Saturday which was a pity but it's an easy fix and a new one is on the way. Having so many folk who know carriers was a huge benefit when it came to any issues.

It's all home safe and sound after much cleaning and tidying. More photos of the details in a few days time.

John Blackman took a series of photos of the carriers one evening. Some of the Scout I've included below. I know Shaun and Richie have some of theirs too.

Thank you to everyone who said hello or helped out over the week, Looking forward to next year..............fingers crossed for no mud!

Ben

[eddy8men]

war and peace is always good for catching up with old friends and meeting a few new ones. infact I didn't even get chance to have a look around the site I was so busy chatting to so many people. maybe next year I will make the effort and have a look at whats on display
anyway ben the carrier looked great and was a real credit to you. hopefully next year I will bring mine too.

all the best

rick