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Old 14-07-16, 01:16
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Cliff,

The 1939 drivers manual mentions 'holdfasts' and 'spikes for holdfasts'. The packing diagram shows them stowed presumably in boxes stored at the front of the rear body in the centre opening above the winch position. I'm not sure what the holdfasts consist of.
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Old 14-07-16, 02:35
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Fantastic Jack. Do you mind me posting a copy of the stowage diagram you sent me?
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Old 14-07-16, 02:40
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Please do. I can't get pictures to load from iPad at present
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Old 14-07-16, 03:00
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Here is the stowage diagram sent to me by Jack Neville.
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Old 14-07-16, 05:27
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There is a photo of a ground anchor (holdfast) on Phillip's No.9 restoration thread, just posted. http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22324

The spikes were pointed hex or octagonal bar with a loop near the top to aid removal. I've seen various designs, but all have some method of removal welded near the top. There are some in the background of Phillip's image, rusted & standing up.

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Old 14-07-16, 08:32
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I copied that photo as a reference and have a Resin kit of REME stuff that includes the spikes and holdfasts in it. With the diagram above I can add them to my scratch built model for extra detail.

see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22459 for the model itself along with it's 18Lb gun and limber
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