Carriers at W&P 2014

[Ben]

Several of us have talked about getting a group of carriers together for W&P 2014. There have been a few there in the past but it'd be great to get a larger selection in one place, especially with peoples planned European trips. Last year was the straw that broke the camels back for me, fed up of being the bridesmaid and not having my own carrier there so I'm pushing hard to have the Scout ready (before W&P) to take along.

Shall we start a list of those who are planning to take a carrier along? Nothing set in stone but it might help encourage people like myself to get their a*se into gear and finish getting it ready.......

It could be the most carriers of different versions together for quite a while.

Here goes. Please add your name to the list.

Ben- Scout MK 1L

[RichardT10829]

I am taking my mk1* in Sicily campaign colours complete with desert stowage



Hopefully.... The carrier is looking good to be complete but freight costs will be the clincher

[Andy Mitchell]

Hi Gentleman,

Since I run the Arena at W & P and have a great deal of input into the programme ( I just wish people would relaise that anyone can bring a vehicle in for relevant "themes" ) I had been talking about this very thing with Shaun, Richie and Rick at the Buckenham show.

Also I have told Rex that we will be having an Arena event on probably Sat & Sun at next years show - after all they are the most numerous armoured vehicle produced - and he was very enthusiastic about it !

I think that it would be wonderfule to get as many carriers as possible , to include Universal, Bren, T16, Lloyd Windsor etc. as I dont think its been done anywhere before.

Andy

[kevin powles]

Count me in for one carrier, possibly two.

kevin.

[carrierbarry]

I'll be back with my MKII

Barry

[Nigel Watson]

If I can tie the transportation of mine in with others on the way down at a decent rate, my Mk1 desert cammo carrier will venture down again next year.

Am working on the haulage from Scotland, picking up others on the way down and doing return trip. Have 4 interested owners at the moment.

Nigel

[Ben]

Thank you to all who have replied so far.

Andy, I remember the chat we had at Shaun's show, you're right, enough carriers will make a great display especially if we can have a bit of variety!

So far then.....

Scout
MK 1's
MK 2's

Are there any owners of T16's, Loyd's able to attend? Are there any windsors in the UK that might be able to make it?

Nigel, the shared transport sounds just the job, hopefully it'll be economically viable. I recon I'm furthest south, last on first off..........

Ben

[RichardT10829]

i know of a windsor up in Northumberland, but not sure if he will be going..... perhaps in my interests to find out ?!

[Nigel Watson]

Preston Isaacs or his son of Cobbaton fame has a running Windsor which he used to regularly bring to W&P.

Also there maybe a couple of carriers coming over from abroad next year.

[shaun]

I will chat with Tobin , he has a T16 , failing that Gordon Wilson has one.

I will be bring 2 carriers . Mk1 & Mk2

[stephen crowhurst]

Morning lads,

I hope to have mine there again next year, as I did not bump into any of you this time. I was only there for a day due to engine troubles and was stuck over by the Helicopter.

Stephen

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by stephen crowhurst

Morning lads,

I hope to have mine there again next year, as I did not bump into any of you this time. I was only there for a day due to engine troubles and was stuck over by the Helicopter.

Stephen

Hi Stephen, Somebody said a carrier was there, we came looking for you but you had gone !.

hope to meet this coming year, here's a couple of pics from this year.

kev.

[eddy8men]

i'm taking my mk1* and this year I will finally have it sorted. with a new engine and partial rebuild (well that's the plan anyway)

[Ben]

Looking good so far. Come on the T16 and Loyd.


Ben - Scout
Richard - MK1*
Kevin - MK1*
Barry - MK2*
Nigel - MK1*
Shaun - MK1* & MK2*
Stephan - MK2*?
Rick - MK1*

Nine and counting.......... Marc, will you be bringing yours again?

I like the little Carden Loyd VI, MG carrier thats been the last couple of years. I think that counts for sure!!

[RichardT10829]

Will be nice to get a variety of camo schemes there too so folk get to see that carriers didnt just serve in France.......wink wink.....

[shaun]

Originally Posted by RichardT10829

Will be nice to get a variety of camo schemes there too so folk get to see that carriers didnt just serve in France.......wink wink.....

To true Richie , they served in Holland as well !

[Marc van Aalderen]

Originally Posted by Ben

Nine and counting.......... Marc, will you be bringing yours again?

Hi Ben,

Yes, I will and also Hans Bekkers Mk1* which is almost ready. So eleven it is then!

Cheers,

[RichardT10829]

How many carriers in a platoon ?

[Andy Mitchell]

Hi again, I love the idea that we could 11 or more at W&P 201, I have started a thread on HMVF to spread the word and written to Santa to ask him if I can have a carrier as well.

[RichardT10829]

Have you asked for a regular carrier, or a fudge carrier.....

[Andy Mitchell]

Originally Posted by RichardT10829

Have you asked for a regular carrier, or a fudge carrier.....

That would be the Fudge Carrier with the 20 cwt trailer for extra Fudge Power !

[RichardT10829]

Classic....

[andrew honychurch]

Just seen the post. I should book for bringing my t16. And it's only 15 miles for me! Keep me posted.

[RichardT10829]

You just going to drive it down Andrew ? We can pipe you into the ground :-)

[andrew honychurch]

Having driven it to the old W and P site which was about 20 miles I don't fel the need to do it again. We will see! If I start training now I may build my strength for it by next summer.

[Ben]

Excellent. Thanks Andrew.

Scout
MK1*
MK2*
T16

I know there's feelers out for a Loyd and an LP, fingers crossed. It's become a nice little collection.

Ben

[Lynn Eades]

Surely there will be a Loyd, even if it's unfinished?

[shaun]

I have a Lloyd back axle that could be sat in the row of vehicles he he he

[andrew honychurch]

I must say I am a little less keen on using it on the road, as I managed to pull a track off it in the field at home. Not sure why, obviously it must have been too loose but I was fairly much of the view that it was tight enough. I have now taken a link out and so it should be ok. Seems the tracks never stop stretching! Anyway, W and P will be fun, just need to find a small truck to take it on. Not sure how much she weighs all in all. Perhaps 4 ton? Any ideas

[Marc van Aalderen]

Hi Andrew,

Plenty of empty low loaders on site. Including mine.... Need a ride?

Cheers,