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- Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:51 pm
- Forum: Companies
- Topic: Dick Hampton
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Re: Dick Hampton
Hi all, i know it's an old thread but was wondering if anyone had any info on my great uncle Stan Fidler, he was from Hampshire and i've been told he drove a D8 for Dick Hampton. Would have been a good while ago, he'd be about 120 now! Cheers John Hi John....Try Facebook there is a Dick Hampton pag...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:31 pm
- Forum: Earthmoving models
- Topic: Model Paint
- Replies: 2
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Re: Model Paint
Dave....I use stuff from B & Q on my Spot-on Cat d9's (also made of diecast) works just fine...it's called DIAL so probably their own brand. All DIY paint stripper stuff nowadays is a lot weaker than it used to be due to H&S legislation so 2 or 3 go's may be needed to do the job properly.. S...
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:09 pm
- Forum: Earthmoving models
- Topic: Model Rams
- Replies: 3
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Re: Model Rams
If they are the usual moulded type with shiny metal rod insert try this; Disconnect the insert and pull it right out.. degrease it and holding vertically by its non ram end, dip it into a tin of GLOSS varnish. Still holding it upright allow the excess to run off the end the allow it to dry overnight...
- Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:40 pm
- Forum: Earthmoving models
- Topic: REUHL MODELS?
- Replies: 1
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REUHL MODELS?
CATERPILLAR models made by REUHL...Comprising; D7,Towed ripper,DW10/15 Tractor & Scraper,D12 Grader....
Anyone this side of the Atlantic seen one or got one??
Anyone this side of the Atlantic seen one or got one??
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:08 pm
- Forum: Dozers
- Topic: Chivers & Porters D8? + Box constructing school playing fields
- Replies: 5
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Re: Chivers & Porters D8? + Box constructing school playing fields
johnnies11 wrote:are they still going worked for them opencast south wales
I recall visiting their yard just outside Devizes several years ago,it had all been cleared.
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:39 pm
- Forum: Companies
- Topic: micky pearce
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Re: micky pearce
My mate Dave Moggeridge spannered for him down in Devon/Cornwall I recall.
Tall feller.proper Dorset accent ring any bells?
Tall feller.proper Dorset accent ring any bells?
Re: Books.
THE MEN WHO BUILT BRITAIN;A history of the Irish Navvy.by Ulton Cowley Pub.2001 Good informative text,good pictures of the boys in tradition workwear(turned down wellies/ the suit from the night before etc.) not a hard hat or high-viz to be seen and some nice action shots of the old working methods....
- Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:01 pm
- Forum: Earthmoving models
- Topic: shackleton david brown trackmaster 30
- Replies: 4
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Re: shackleton david brown trackmaster 30
Hiya Sid p.m,d you
Re: GDSF 2012
martyn, did the s.e.davis DW 15 run? its parked there with its bonnet off
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:09 am
- Forum: Earthmoving models
- Topic: Hyundai 800 excavator model?
- Replies: 15
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Re: Hyundai 800 excavator model?
I,ve found dealers/shops etc.tend to ship"by the book" whereas private sellers are more open to "posting tips"