How To: New Wire-5 project (Bergeron)

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Friends , i have just restored a MKII WS No 19 to operating condition . Is it period correct for a Wire-5 truck ? Should i stick to a MKIII ? Thanks .

My 2 cents. By the time the WIRE-5 came out Mk.III 19 sets would have been the norm. Operationally I expect these would have been installed unless not available. It would give all the wireless trucks the same radio with the same capabilities, characteristics and consumption of spares. Perhaps crates full of lesser-able Mk.II sets would have been used in second line units and training perhaps.

On the other hand, it takes a pretty keen eye to spot the difference from a few feet away so I wouldn't cast aside that Mk.II just yet.

[Robert Bergeron]

Radiator installed . Carburator linked to the gas pedal . Coolant in the radiator , no leaks . Brakes functional , no leaks . Transmission forks were stuck . Got them unstuck . We should be ready for first engine start soon . Stay tuned . … and wish me luck.

[Robert Bergeron]

We have engine start ! Video posted on the FB page .

[Robert Bergeron]

For the historical record here are the exact measurements of the windows on the box . Original inscription found today while replacing a broken one . Also , it was dated 1/44 . Maybe it’s a seven so that would be 7/44 .

[Robert Bergeron]

Also found the Autolite trademark on the window ! It mentions it is safety glass like in the cars of the day . Two pieces of glass sandwiched together with a thin layer in between to prevent shards of glass injuring users .

[Robert Bergeron]

Today finished painting the windows i installed yeaterday . Installed the super structure : Guardrails and antenna protectors . The exterior is almost finished but it is never finished .

[Robert Bergeron]

Sideview of the super structure .