Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

I am very sorry to hear about your health. Thank you for posting the pictures of your Lynx. She looks great and they are quite motivational. You must be proud of her visit to the museum.

I measured up the front storage bin on the Lynx at the CWM since that is next on my list. However their front bin is a reproduction, and I have questions about the lid and the shield that prevents objects being trapped between the hull and the bin.

Unfortunately, the other Canadian Lynx, which in the Shilo museum, is missing it’s front storage bin.

I wish you a speedy recovery, Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

While waiting on some fabrication, I decided to work on some of the smaller bits and pieces. Front and rear clearance lights mounted and wired up. Also decided to tackle the aerial and antennas for the 19 set. Had all the pieces for the B aerial, but quickly found out that the parts that I had for the A aerial were for a different application. Found most of the right parts, looks as if I may have sourced them all, time will tell.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

This restoration is like taking a journey. I've said it before, but it's the people that you meet along the way that makes it memorable. A fellow MLU member, Patrick Johnson, is the latest person to step forward with advice and parts. I cannot imagine where this project would be without these good folks.

I've now got the correct A aerial base, connector plate and the appropriate control unit for the Lynx.

Still searching for the wooden Aerial Base No. 8 Mtg. No 3, Z.A. 1827 , P.C. No. 76555 and Aerial Feeder Assy. No. 1, Z.A. 2990, P.C. No. 76486.

Great start to the New Year, Peter

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[David Dunlop]

Peter. With regards to your front bin. Have you tried contacting Reg Hodgson in Edmonton? He has a restored Lynx and should be able to help with photos and maybe even specs.

David

[Peter Duggan]

Dave,

The front storage bins on the Lynx seem to suffer from a high attrition rate. The CWM Lynx has a reproduction bin which looks quite good, while the RCA Lynx in Shilo is missing it's front bin. I have had the privilege of visiting Reg's motor pool on two occasions and crawled over his Lynx. With luck a new bin for mine will be in the works this year.

Got a great CARE package today of NOS installation hardware for the 19 set on Carriers. Fortunately it seems to have everything I need for the Lynx.

Peter


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[Mike Cecil]

Peter,

Unpacked a book that arrived from Spain this morning and their 'unique' cardboard packaging reminded me of your project for some unknown reason....

Need a nice crisp stencil for your Lynx ???

(The book is about rats, not Lynx!)

Mike

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks for the offer for the LYNX stencil, but perhaps you can direct me to where I could have the stencils cut for the formation markings and bridge classification.

I would like to have the Lynx represent one serving with D squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, in September of 1944, when the unit was with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, in Italy.

Peter