MG1918 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Posted August 2, 2012 Anybody have a spare shield as per above???? Mark
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I have no spare shield, but if you could give more info on the different kinds of Sledge?
MG1918 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 So far discounting the early schlitten with the drum like wheel on the sides I believe there is still the 3 WWI variations. All different for manufacturing economy reasons. However initially I relied on the dates to determine the progression and classed them as Mk I to Mk III, but then owners have shown a Mk I with late WWI dates and Mk III with a 1917 date! So maybe it is a combination of economy AND manufacturer. It would be really useful to have some register of known sleds reflecting the year and factory maker. Anyway it is all about the sled deck and the omission of the oil/jelly box then the small spare parts box. The so called Mk III sled therefore would have just the spare barrel fittings and tools. I can do images if you wish. Mark
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That would be great! I thnk mine is 1913 dated. Will check when i get home. Do you know anyone who does good horsehair replacement pads?
MG1918 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Eric may know the US source that used to make very good reproductions of the sled pads, I do not sadly. There is a big demand for such a thing though but the US poc stopped years ago I believe. Someone somewhere must have the correct manufacturing designs though? mark
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Somewhere I have really good pics of some that were removed from a sledge for whatever reason. They should actually be good as a pattern....
Hoss Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That would be great! I thnk mine is 1913 dated. Will check when i get home. Do you know anyone who does good horsehair replacement pads? Well I don't know its dog eat dog out there Lol! I'll send a pm but football is on telly right now!!....OR send me your mount Chris and I'll try find a replacement mount WITH pads.... Eric
MG1918 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Posted August 15, 2013 Some random images of the MG08 Naval maxim converted for ground use. Looks rather nice I think due to the smaller differences. I do like the top cover holding open device.
MG1918 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Posted August 15, 2013 Having a stand alone MG08 Imperial thread unfortunately started by me - could the moderator include this into Chris's ''Grips of Death'' as it is all the same subject matter? VMT Mark
MG1918 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Posted August 15, 2013 Had the old 'relic' out too for some air.
Hoss Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Terrific Mark I borrowed your picture to ask what's this? its new to me. Eric
MG1918 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Funnily enough I have just posted on the drag straps thread. These are two drag strap fittings on this relic. I added them after seeing a super photo of some captured MG08 combinations showing the straps still attached - whole ones. So just to add some interesting detail to the dug up rig I added these dug up drag hooks. Mark
E Williams Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Nice thread........I meet another MG competitor.
MG1918 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Mr Williams I am flattered if you think I am 'competition! However Chris, Chip and Eric are the big boys and there are a few key "players" in France and Belgium too. My 'wish' list of items to find is still worryingly too long :>) Mark
E Williams Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Mr Williams I am flattered if you think I am 'competition! However Chris, Chip and Eric are the big boys and there are a few key "players" in France and Belgium too. My 'wish' list of items to find is still worryingly too long :>) It's good to know who the other interested parties are to exchange Christmas gifts with interesting items...........
MG1918 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Posted November 11, 2013 Ed - is it time for you to post images of your collection? it sounds rather impressive. Mark
Chip Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 ...Chris, Chip and Eric are the big boys and there are a few key "players" in France and Belgium too.Mark,I only wish I was in that bunch. You guys have the heavy hardware. All I have are a few accouterments, but thanks all the same.Chip
E Williams Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Ed - is it time for you to post images of your collection? it sounds rather impressive. Mark I already have Mark when I first joined. Once I add more items, I'll update the photos and post them. Until then, donations to fill empty spaces would be greatly appreciated....remember, it's better to give than receive!!!!
Hoss Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 ...remember, it's better to give than receive!!!! Woman to man " remember, its better to give than receive" Man to brain cell " remember, blank blank blank blank blank receive" Brain cell to mouth " Yes Pet " Confucius Hoss
E Williams Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Every once in a while, things are said that reminds me just how much I love the single life now...........
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