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04-02-18, 06:33
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Thankyou Lynn and Richard.
 I have cut the ring gear and very happy with the result which was a concern as to how to do it but problem solved. 
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04-02-18, 06:44
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Hi Colin.
Any known surviving crew members from either of these tanks still around that you know of? They might enjoy watching them get rolled out again once you are done. David
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04-02-18, 07:16
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In their 90s
Doubtful, based on the maths: say, 20 in 1940 +78 years = 98! Even 18 in 1940 will equal 96 years old. The tanks were last used in 1942 for training, so even then, an 18 year old trainee driver would be 94, if my maths is correct (I'm sure I'll be told if I'm wrong!)
Mike
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06-02-18, 05:57
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David, Mike,
I'm sure if there were any surviving crew from way back then they would be quite happy to see these getting restored. I have just finished both ring gears and that was quite a job  I have orders my 3/4" cutters for the mill and then cut the ball bearing grove in the top of each one and make a matching piece that will be bolted to the underside of the turret via some angle that also needs to be curved.
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06-02-18, 06:06
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I agree, Colin, very happy to see 'their' tanks coming back to life in such a professional manner.
My comment was the likelihood of any crew being alive today, which I think is doubtful. But maybe, just maybe.... Mike
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06-02-18, 10:03
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Bloody hell, I wish I had 1/10th of your ability!!!! Wish some of my toys were back across the pond, would be sending you some work if you wanted it!!!
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06-02-18, 18:09
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Dust seal and turret 'fixing'
Hi Colin,
I think I see where you are heading with this - what I cannot foresee at this point is how you are going to seal the ball-race against dust/dirt (which would bring it to a grinding halt in quick time) and how the turret will be kept on/in place. I should be patient and wait and see, of course, as I'm sure you already have that worked out ..... but I'm not (patient, that is). The speed at which you are working on this build is a bit intimidating. I'm only working on one little Ford GP, and taking years to do it!  Mike
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