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    Replacing a front blade; then the brass drift is...

    Replacing a front blade; then the brass drift is ideal to get it close. But the proper tool will be much easier to get it zeroed.
    When you calculate the required adjustment; you can work out from...
  2. Thread: L39 article

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    My L39 A1 has the 17mm Matchmaker front sight...

    My L39 A1 has the 17mm Matchmaker front sight fitted; but the butt storage capsule was full of the original 15mm front sight inserts.

    Reading the article; makes me realise that I nee to shoot it...
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    Absolutely fabulous! Well done to you and your...

    Absolutely fabulous! Well done to you and your team!
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    Same colour paint as on a 1942 Jerry can that I...

    Same colour paint as on a 1942 Jerry can that I have. Although I suspect the Jerry can was probably never sent to North Africa and ended up in France!
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    I recently watched a short documentary on French...

    I recently watched a short documentary on French forces in Africa. One combat (2 x man) helicopter and one reconnaissance (3x man) helicopter.
    The 3 man helicopter was shot down; two quite badly...
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    I have a question! What are the "ball bearing"...

    I have a question! What are the "ball bearing" type objects on the deck amongst the cases?
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    Here are some details about the battle of Belleau...

    Here are some details about the battle of Belleau wood. From Wikipedea and in French. Not corresponding to the exact photo; but maybe of some interest.

    Bataille du bois Belleau — Wikipédia
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    133762 Here is a photo of the French Hotchkiss...

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    Here is a photo of the French Hotchkiss 25mm round; that I collected a few years ago.
    The ogive on this particular round is similar in construction to a rifle bullet. Copper jacket lead...
  9. Thread: "Tommy"

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    "Tommy"

    While on vacation in the UK, we visited the seaside town of Seaham; on the North East coast of England. It is home to a magnificent statue to celebrate the end of WW1.
    Known to the locals as...
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    I didn't know that museum existed! It's...

    I didn't know that museum existed! It's definitely on the list of things to do next time I am in Essex.
    Thanks for the information.
  11. Just back from a week in the UK myself. We...

    Just back from a week in the UK myself.
    We visited Bletchley Park, home of the decoding efforts during WW2. We arrived mid afternoon; having driven (and Ferry) over from Paris that morning.
    It's...
  12. Thread: Willy's MB

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    It has Combat rims. It's working well on 6volt,...

    It has Combat rims. It's working well on 6volt, after rectifying the earth braids and connections.
  13. Thread: Willy's MB

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    42 Rocker, yes it's running really well. It was...

    42 Rocker, yes it's running really well.
    It was stored during winter; Just needed a general grease up and check over. Took it out last Sunday for a spin into town.
    I only had to replace the...
  14. I received my copy last Friday. I must say that I...

    I received my copy last Friday. I must say that I am looking forward to studying it in detail.
    There's an incredible amount of work gone into this book.
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    I know the feeling Cinders. When I worked in...

    I know the feeling Cinders.
    When I worked in the Emirates; a few of us rode our bikes regularly. It's fine if you can keep moving at a good pace.
    But full black leathers and 40°C is quickly a...
  16. Thread: On FB today

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    Perforation on vertical panel. Note: Figures...

    Perforation on vertical panel.

    Note: Figures (distances) reduce with inlination of the panel.

    That's basically it for the notes Cinders.
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    Air rifles are great for teaching. I rebuilt this...

    Air rifles are great for teaching. I rebuilt this 1970's Feinwerkbau 300S after buying it from our club.
    So during lockdown we had family competitions. On this day I challenged my 9 year old...
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    129717 The Superlight at the World Ducati...

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    The Superlight at the World Ducati weekend in 2000. at Misano circuit.
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    That's a fabulous bike Cinder's. Love the...

    That's a fabulous bike Cinder's.
    Love the Ducati's. I had a 900ss special in the late 90's and a 900 Superlight. Both had less than half the power of that beast.
    To be honest, I think it would be...
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    Some of the local farmer's in our village have...

    Some of the local farmer's in our village have quite large collections of stone age tools, and weapons. The area was obviously a stone age settlement; with two Dolmens in the woods and also polishing...
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    Great result muffet!

    Great result muffet!
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    Done! Thanks for keeping this site going! It is a...

    Done! Thanks for keeping this site going! It is a real life line to those of us who collect milsurp's in various parts of the globe.
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    That's a great result!

    That's a great result!
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    A very interesting book on the lost SOE agents,...

    A very interesting book on the lost SOE agents, and the story of Vera Atkins. "A Life in secrets" by Sarah Helm.
    Well worth the read.
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    Thanks for the additional information guys....

    Thanks for the additional information guys.
    Apologies; yes it appears that the shell has been fired. The primer in the case is unfired.
    So it must have been put together at some point.
    I picked...
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