Bofors Guns (& Morris-Commercial C8-AT Portee / Bofors SP / Predictor)

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  1. dufrasnes

    dufrasnes Junior Member

    First, I would like to wish everybody an happy new year.

    My name is Eric Dufrasnes and I'm a Belgian modeller so please forgive my english.

    I have found this site while searching the web on the Morris C8 AT tractor.
    This post
    http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/weapons-technology-equipment/15830-bofors-guns-morris-commercial-c8-portee-bofors-sp.html

    and also this post

    Morris-Commercial C8/GT at Arnhem - MLU FORUM



    I wish to build a model of the C8/AT modified from the Predictor AA fire control because I can use parts from a resin kit of the C9B Bofort, like the front cab.
    I have collected some pictures and the Wheels and tracks articles but I still have nothing on the rear compartment.
    How was it made ?
    Is there much differencies from the C8/P Portee converted ?

    I know that one of these tractors is preserved in England and was show in Beltring.

    So if some have any informations, drawing or any pictures of the interior I would be very gratefull.

    Thank you very much.


    ED
     
    dufrasnes, Jan 9, 2011
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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Hello Ed and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sure someone will be along shortly to help you out.

    Regards
    Andy
     
    Drew5233, Jan 9, 2011
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  3. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Ed,

    Hello and welcome to the forum.
    As Andy stated, the forum vehicle experts will get back to you when they see your question.

    Regards
    Tom
     
    Smudger Jnr, Jan 9, 2011
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  4. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Welcome to the forum


    Cheers
    Paul
     
    Recce_Mitch, Jan 9, 2011
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  5. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Hello Ed,
    If I've got the right vehicle in mind, I think I've got a fair few shots of the one that was for sale at Beltring in 2009. Bodston & I spent a good while staring at it. Sure I took a lot of shots.
    They're on a different pooter though, and I've not looked at 'em for a while so can't guarantee they'll include what you want. Give me a day and I'll get what I have uploaded.

    Thinking about it... I'm pretty sure the bloke that bought it popped up here a while back... Anyone know where?

    In the meantime, I put the clearest shots I took on the 2009 Beltring thread. There are others, bit grainy if I remember but I'll double check:
    http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/ww2-museums-events-places-see/8016-beltring-war-peace-show-2006-2009-a-5.html

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    von Poop, Jan 10, 2011
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  6. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Most of what I took in 2009, most angles, and some interior cab (dunno if they'll help with your specific query - load bay was closed up all week when I saw it).
    Low-res, Jpegs (should expand very large if you keep clicking) so give me a shout if you need anything blown up or enhanced. Original files much bigger.

    (And if it looks like I was stalking the thing... I was.)

    MORRIS C8 PREDICTOR (16).jpg

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    von Poop, Jan 10, 2011
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  7. dufrasnes

    dufrasnes Junior Member

    Thant you very much for your pictures, they help me a lot.
    Sad that the load bay was closed, it's my main question mark.
    Any idea how it looks like ??
     
    dufrasnes, Jan 11, 2011
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  8. chrisgrove

    chrisgrove Senior Member

    Eric

    I think we have met down at Folkestone!

    John Church has a plan of the C8AT which shows, I think, the small differences between the C8AT as converted from the portee and from the predictor vehicle. I believe his plans are obtainable now from BW models. Plan is only in 1/76, but gives you quite a good idea of the rear layout. Being interested in the portee version (yes I have Wheels and Tracks too), I have looked out for C8s, but the back has always been shut!

    This pic does confirm John's plan, even if you cannot see into the back.

    http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/chrismmgrove/C8AT-01-1.jpg

    Chris
     
    chrisgrove, Jan 11, 2011
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  9. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Smudger Jnr, Jan 11, 2011
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  10. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Spotted by a mate:
    morris c8 anti tank portee | eBay

    morris ebay.JPG

    morris c8 anti tank portee needs resteration engine turns on starting handle
    mostly complete apart from instruments and front headlamps there is a new steering wheel and very good bonnet
    cash on collection from tenbury wells posible swap for ww2 veicle
    any questions please ask
     
    von Poop, Nov 5, 2011
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