todd
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Post by todd on Dec 10, 2005 2:42:24 GMT 1
I am looking for a tripod for a Director, No. 9, but I've come to the realization that I'm not sure what one looks like. Can anyone help with a picture and a description of the tripod? Thank you for the help!
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Post by Richard Fisher on Dec 10, 2005 10:16:14 GMT 1
It is called the Stand, Instrument, No. 28, Mk. I and a picture of it (from the 1951 manual) is:  I had one a few years a go but not having the Director, I sold it. I am now looking at getting a Director and would like one again  so if you find a couple then let me know. Hope this helps, Richard |
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todd
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Post by todd on Dec 11, 2005 3:21:56 GMT 1
Thank you for the image and the proper nomenclature. I have the instrument but no tripod.
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Post by britplumber on Jan 22, 2006 19:28:14 GMT 1
Rich, any ideas what a 'Stand, Instrument, No. 17a, Mk II would be for? looks identical to the No28 except the threaded portion.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jan 22, 2006 20:44:56 GMT 1
Not sure off the top of my head Chris, but I will have a browse through my manuals and see if it is anything Vickers related. TTFN, Rich.
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Post by britplumber on Jan 22, 2006 23:03:34 GMT 1
What about sight no9 mk1, looks like a director no9 but not quite 100%
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jan 29, 2006 19:35:22 GMT 1
Chris,
Fougn out today that the No. 17 is for the Director for the 25-pounder (according to Ian Durrant) and that it does actually fit the No. 9 so if you have a source on these please pm me as I am after one.
Thanks,
Rich
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Post by britplumber on Jan 29, 2006 20:16:11 GMT 1
It was on ebay mate, went for £10!! Theres also a sight no9 mk1 going cheap, looks similar to a director but its not.
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Post by britplumber on Jan 29, 2006 20:35:18 GMT 1
Hers it is.    It could be an artillery director but its strange how its still a no9 mk1 |
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jan 29, 2006 21:00:31 GMT 1
well, the director is nothing I have ever seen as being remotely like a Vickers one. I will have to keep an eye open for the No. 17 and would ask you to do the same!
Thanks,
Rich
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so if you find a couple then let me know.