True British Masterpieces

[Rare Bird]

We have made some absolutly stonking products in our time.

I'll go first:
EMS (Electronic Music Studios) products..Nothing on earth sounds like an EMS

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[spendorman]

My DM4's just had a heart attack!

[Jonboy]

Thats an easy one for me if we're talking non Hifi

My 1909 Blackstone oil engine, it started first time this morning and ran all day until i switched it off at 5 o Clock this evening, 102 years old and still going strong

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/Sept06164.jpg

[Tim]

Blackstone's in Stamford..... I used to live there :)

[spendorman]

Mini Cooper S 1275

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzmarTNombY&playnext=1&list=PLFFF5C675DDD52EDC

[Jonboy]

Blackstone's in Stamford..... I used to live there :)

you got it, they actually started life in a little village called Wisborough Green in deepest West Sussex and the firm was then called Carter Brothers

[Rare Bird]

Jensen '541' & 'CV8'

[Marco]

That Jensen is just pant-wettingly GORGEOUS! :stalks: :stalks: :drool: :drool:

Marco.

[Mike]

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3707/elansprintleft.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/elansprintleft.jpg/)

[MartinT]

Avro Vulcan

http://www.wingweb.co.uk/wingweb/img/500-avro_vulcan_XH558_takeoff.jpg

[Rare Bird]

That Jensen is just pant-wettingly GORGEOUS! :stalks: :stalks: :drool: :drool:


works for me everytime :eyebrows:

forgot the Bristol '404'/'405'

[MartinT]

Routemaster Bus

http://www.urban75.org/brixton/history/images/routemaster10.jpg

[MartinT]

Supermarine Spitfire

http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Spit_IIa_4_colour.jpg

[John]

The Vincent Black Lightening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYw_ATY9cpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Black_Lightning

[Rare Bird]

English Electric 'Lightning'

[John]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/hws5mp/The%20Whiffery/harrier-jump-jet.jpg

[Rare Bird]

Napier Deltic Engine

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3707/elansprintleft.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/elansprintleft.jpg/)

My sister was going out with a guy who worked for Lotus, he was visiting us for the day to have Sunday lunch (meet the parents jobby). He came in Jim Clarke's Lotus Elan they had made for him (I think there was race on somewhere so he wasn't using it). Anyway my parent went out for a walk after lunch so he asked me if I wanted to borrow it for the afternoon as he wanted to be alone with my sister :eyebrows: well I only did max 70mph with it but it was a fun car especially after my current at that time Triumph Herald 1200.

[shane]

http://www.aviationartgallery.co.uk/Images/Large-Images/Farewell-Concorde.jpg

[John]

not completly British and by all accounts a pig to drive the ac cobra
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ac+cobra&hl=en&rlz=1T4ACAW_enGB359GB359&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VnsPTu2UI8Og8QPu2fWoAQ&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1067&bih=398

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

not completly British and by all accounts a pig to drive the ac cobra
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ac+cobra&hl=en&rlz=1T4ACAW_enGB359GB359&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VnsPTu2UI8Og8QPu2fWoAQ&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1067&bih=398

Drove one, its only problem was the back half of the car tried too get around the corner before the front half :scratch: oh! and it had a lot of scuttle shake, but made an amazing noise with stub exhausts.

[keiths]

http://www.aviationartgallery.co.uk/Images/Large-Images/Farewell-Concorde.jpg
50% Frog.
Does that count?

[Rare Bird]

Steam Locomotives:
Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley: 'A3' & 'A4'
William Arthur Stanier: 'Coronation Class'

[shane]

Sadly I can't paste these pics, but they're breath-taking shots of the last Harrier flight. Compulsory viewing in my opinion!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40812808@N06/5258595391/lightbox/

[BTH K10A]

Napier Railton (1933) Brooklands outright lap record holder at 143.44 mph

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/800px-Napier-Railton_at_Brooklands.jpg

and the

Sunbeam Tiger (1926) World LSR record holder at 152.336 mph and one time Brooklands outright lap record holder at 131.76 mph (1928),134.24 mph (1929) and finally although the sister car Tigress 137.58 mph (1-930)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/25-Sunbeam_Tiger_SpdRcrd_DV-07-PB_01.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/vintage096.jpg

[Mike]

Napier Railton (1933) Brooklands outright lap record holder at 143.44 mph

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/800px-Napier-Railton_at_Brooklands.jpg

and the

Sunbeam Tiger (1926) World LSR record holder at 152.336 mph and one time Brooklands outright lap record holder at 131.76 mph (1928),134.24 mph (1929) and finally although the sister car Tigress 137.58 mph (1-930)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/25-Sunbeam_Tiger_SpdRcrd_DV-07-PB_01.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/vintage096.jpg


Beautiful!

[Rare Bird]

RMS Titanic
RMS Queen Mary
RMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Hood
HMS Ark Royal

[Jonboy]

Napier Railton (1933) Brooklands outright lap record holder at 143.44 mph

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/800px-Napier-Railton_at_Brooklands.jpg

and the

Sunbeam Tiger (1926) World LSR record holder at 152.336 mph and one time Brooklands outright lap record holder at 131.76 mph (1928),134.24 mph (1929) and finally although the sister car Tigress 137.58 mph (1-930)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/25-Sunbeam_Tiger_SpdRcrd_DV-07-PB_01.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/vintage096.jpg


now we are talking proper cars, its Goodwood this weekend as well

[Rare Bird]

Intresting as there's not one thing here past the 1970's..That alone tell's you one thing.

[Stratmangler]

Intresting as there's not one thing here past the 1970's..That alone tell you one thing.

Yep, we're a bunch of sad old bastards :eyebrows:

[Rare Bird]

:lolsign:

[Marco]

Intresting as there's not one thing here past the 1970's.. That alone tell you one thing.



Avro Vulcan

http://www.wingweb.co.uk/wingweb/img/500-avro_vulcan_XH558_takeoff.jpg

...was produced until 1984. Sorry to be a party pooper, dude ;)

Marco.

[Stratmangler]

Andre, your ship piccies were interesting.

My Dad was in the RAF, and had a number of overseas postings.
As a result I had my third birthday on the Queen Elizabeth in January '65, on the way to a Stateside posting.
Return, in mid '67 was on the Queen Mary.

My memories of it all are a bit vague now.

[Rare Bird]

...was produced until 1984. Sorry to be a party pooper ;)

Marco.

How did you work that out? try mid 60's :lolsign:

[Marco]

How did you work that out? try mid 60's :lolsign:

Read this, daftee.....


http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Avro_Vulcan

From the article:


Retired March 1984...

:)

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

...was produced until 1984.


I don't understand what your saying as you said was produced until 1984, they finish building them in the mid 60's hence wasnt produced past the 70's..

[Tim]

The Internet as it's called, but really it's The World Wide Web

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/greatgig/barilan_internet-thumb.jpg

[BTH K10A]

The EMG 10b, pinnacle of HiFi in it's day and certainly the ultimate accoustic gramophone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrKmcuSFPPk

[Yoga]

Chicken Tikka Massala. Does that count? :¬)

http://www.thepensivecitadel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tikka.jpg

[Marco]

I don't understand what your saying as you said was produced until 1984, they finish building them in the mid 60's hence wasnt produced past the 70's..


Lol - that some things here were in active use professionally beyond the 70s. You're right though about the production date :)

I find it particularly interesting that if the Avro Vulcan stopped production in 1965, that in 1984 the Royal Air Force had aircraft in active duty which were 19 years old!! :eek:


operated by the Royal Air Force from 1953 until 1984.


I wonder why in 1984 that they didn't use anything newer? Technology then must've been right shite! :scratch:

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

Dude i'm not arguing but the Vulcan was in production till '65' thats all that matters. You did say 'was produced until 1984' in which case your wrong it wasnt..
The Vulcan was built for one purpose only, it's just that recent events within war situation have found a place for the plane

[Marco]

No argument, dude. I'm not saying you're wrong (you're not); just looking at things from a different perspective :)

It is rather bizarre, is it not, that in 1984 the RAF were flying somewhat ancient, outdated, aircraft......? You'd have thought that the fighter planes built in 1984 would've been totally superior to those built in 1965. That's one area, you'd have imagined, where modern technology dictates that the latest designs are always superior.

From the article:


It was also used in a conventional bombing role during the Falklands conflict with Argentina.


I find that quite staggering... So the fighter bombers built in 1984 were all shite, so they had to use ones from 1965?? :scratch:

Marco.

[Tim]

Chicken Tikka Massala. Does that count? :¬)
:lolsign:

[Stratmangler]

No argument, dude. I'm not saying you're wrong (you're not); just looking at things from a different perspective :)

It is rather bizarre, is it not, that in 1984 the RAF were flying somewhat ancient aircraft......? You'd have thought that the fighter planes built in 1984 would've been totally superior to those built in 1965. That's one area, you'd have imagined, where modern technology dictates that the latest designs are always superior.

Marco.

It's common practise, and always has been, to use older aircraft.
You don't think Uncle Sam relies solely on Stealth Bombers do you ? The B52 force is still maintained and airworthy.

The Vulcan was conceived as a rock solid weapons platform, and it filled the role for the duration of its use.

The Nimrod is still in service, and its been in use since 1969.
There's talk of it being converted for long range bombing duties - we lost that capability when the Vulcan was decommissioned.

[Rare Bird]

It is rather bizarre, is it not, that in 1984 the RAF were flying somewhat ancient, outdated, aircraft......? You'd have thought that the fighter planes built in 1984 would've been totally superior to those built in 1965. That's one area, you'd have imagined, where modern technology dictates that the latest designs are always superior.

I find that quite staggering... So the fighter bombers built in 1984 were all shite, so they had to use ones from 1965? :scratch:



I understand what your saying but the plane being ancient or not was a fantastic design,those Olympus engines are awesomly reliable.. i doubt any technology would reap a better design tbh, besides there's was absolutly no reason to build a replacememt back then. It worked perfectly within the Falklands conflict of the early 80's..It's much easier to adapt the plane.

It's only the same with the USA 'B52' thats also an ancient plane..

[Marco]

It's common practise, and always has been, to use older aircraft.
You don't think Uncle Sam relies solely on Stealth Bombers do you ? The B52 force is still maintained and airworthy.

The Vulcan was conceived as a rock solid weapons platform, and it filled the role for the duration of its use.

The Nimrod is still in service, and its been in use since 1969.
There's talk of it being converted for long range bombing duties - we lost that capability when the Vulcan was decommissioned.

That's cool, mate (I know nothing about it), but I'm just rather surprised.

For example, I couldn't imagine a racing car built in 1965 taking part in Formula 1 motor racing during 1984, and hoping to compete on level terms with the finest examples of automotive technology then.....!! :eek:

I mean, could you imagine this (Formula 1 racing car, 1984 vintage):

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6333/alfaromeo184t.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/alfaromeo184t.jpg/)

...competing with this (Formula 1 racing car, 1965 vintage):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6341/brabhambt11.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/brabhambt11.jpg/)

:lol:

Guess it must be different with military technology! :)

Marco.

[Stratmangler]

That's cool, mate (I know nothing about it), but I'm just rather surprised.

For example, I couldn't imagine a racing car built in 1965 taking part in Formula 1 motor racing during 1984, and hoping to compete on level terms with the finest examples of automotive technology then.....!! :eek:

Guess it must be different with military technology :)

Marco.

The AK47 is the most successful firearm still in widespread use.
It emerged in WWII, and is agricultural, to say the least. It is still lethal if your at the wrong end of it, and it's in hands that have been trained to use it.

Military thinking tends to combine tried, tested and trusted with the new.

[Marco]

Yup - it defo seems that way! You can see where I'm coming from, though? :)

Marco.

[Stratmangler]

Yup - it defo seems that way! You can see where I'm coming from, though? :)

Marco.

I do see where you're coming from, but you've also got to consider government budgetary constraints.
Sadly, we can't even properly equip troops in the field these days - there are people literally dying, because some bean counter is sat there saying "it's beyond budget".
And we're not talking the highest of tech - kevlar body armour would go some way to protecting and saving the lives of frontline troops, and they (the troops) are where they are because the same government that begrudges them the finances to provide proper protection has deemed it appropriate for them to be in positions of great peril.

[Jac Hawk]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned James Bond or the DB5 :eek:

http://www.bondtoys.de/ebaybilder/SCDB5.jpg

http://maranellohouse.com/myPictures/james%20bond%20db5.jpg

[The Grand Wazoo]

I think the RAF used the Hercules for far longer than the Vulcan - 40 years maybe? That's American though isn't it?

[MartinT]

Not forgetting Mallard (still holds the world steam train record)

http://train-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/3895.jpg

And JCB Dieselmax (holds the world diesel record)

http://www.solarnavigator.net/images/diesel_max.jpg

[Rare Bird]

Not forgetting Mallard (still holds the world steam train record)



post 23 ;)

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12145

[MartinT]

But you didn't show Mallard in that post, you showed another Gresley A4 class. I was just being complete :)

[Jac Hawk]

I sat in the drivers seat of the Mallard when it was in the National railway museum Shildon. Not much of a turning circle, and crap to parallel park:lolsign:

[Stratmangler]

I think the RAF used the Hercules for far longer than the Vulcan - 40 years maybe? That's American though isn't it?

The Hercules was being delivered as early as late 1956, although probably to US units, as they were at war in Korea at the time.
You'd be talking late '50s, early 60's for the RAF.

The Hercules is still in service with the RAF.

Yes it is American - it's model designation is Lockheed C-130.

[Barry]

works for me everytime :eyebrows:

forgot the Bristol '404'/'405'

My father used to work for Bristol cars as a panel beater. I think he worked on the 404 and 405s.

Wasn't completely 100% British though - it used a Chrysler engine that was adapted by Bristol.

[MartinT]

And Thrust SSC holds the world land speed record. We Brits are pretty good at these :)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Nq7CKYaRdQ/TDDmpG6ZdZI/AAAAAAAARv4/rDU0axQ5DU0/s1600/Thrust_SSC_The_Fastest_Car_in_The_World_08.jpg

[Rare Bird]

But you didn't show Mallard in that post, you showed another Gresley A4 class. I was just being complete :)

was only example pic.. i posted 'A4' ;)

[Rare Bird]

Wasn't completely 100% British though - it used a Chrysler engine that was adapted by Bristol.

British amplifier manufacturers had some japanese components onboard still makes em british products :lolsign:

[Alex_UK]

2 items close to my heart...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/AG%20401%20TT%201/AG-401-SME-p-.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__4J_QS1evOQ/TTLxpqiVT4I/AAAAAAAAAB0/4ormK1K34ow/s1600/Land-Rover-Defender.jpg

...and if we're talking cars...

http://www.madle.org/ben45blowervdp30.jpg

[Jonboy]

can't fault you there Alex with a blower Bentley and a Landy

[goraman]

http://otomotif-kowonk.blogspot.com/

[Barry]

can't fault you there Alex with a blower Bentley and a Landy

Wonder how much upkeep those Bentleys require these days? Lovely looking motor.

Should have shown a photo of one of the Mk. I Landrovers Alex, not that tarted-up thing used by Mums for the school run! ;)

How about the TVR Chimaera? Although the company is owned by a Russian, it's British designed and still made in Britian.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/TVR_Chimaera.jpg/250px-TVR_Chimaera.jpg
(Image: Wiki)

[John]

Ok here is something more modern not has the classic lines of the past but boy this be fun to drive and you cannot deny its engineering background
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/mclaren/7474343/McLarens-new-MP4-12C-supercar.html

[goraman]

Better yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU9duJHlx3U&feature=related
The best looking bike Britain ever built.

[John]

Agree Jeff I love to take one for a spin

[goraman]

It would look something like this Jhon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f_f0ae-A3w&feature=related
Notice what looks like a Yamaha R1 passing him and he's at 126+ and climbing to 158!
The new super bikes like the Ducati super street fighter S are getting really scary fast.

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/streetfighter/streetfighter_s/index.do click on the video.

I test road the Triumph T595 when it was first released,When your well over a hundred with a gear still to go navigating traffic ahead of you time seems to just evaporate.

[John]

Yes but the Triumph would be enough for me

[WOStantonCS100]

XJ12?? I have always loved the styling.

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=2553

http://www.quattro-porte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1969_jaguar_xj12_s1-m1_690.jpg

[John]

50 years old and still looks great to me
http://jaguarblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jaguar-e-type1.jpg

[Barry]

XJ12?? I have always loved the styling.

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=2553

http://www.quattro-porte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1969_jaguar_xj12_s1-m1_690.jpg

My father's last car was the Daimler version the 'Double Six': a 5.3 litre V12 'gobblin' pot' that did about 15 miles to the gallon.

Very nice to drive but the looks were only so-so.



Now if you are talking about a true British masterpiece then one must consider the Jaguar E-type. When it was introduced, it was one third the price of the Farrari and faster.

And now for its modern incarnation the £500,000 Eagle Speedster:

http://www.eaglegb.com/attachments/image/531/1531/1531.jpeg

Now that is "petrol porn".

[Rare Bird]

Only one Jag for me & It's the MK.II

[John]

And now for its modern incarnation the £500,000 Eagle Speedster:

http://www.eaglegb.com/attachments/image/531/1531/1531.jpeg

Now that is "petrol porn".
+1

[Rare Bird]

Sticking with the 60s/70s..Tanks:

Alvis 'Scorpion' & 'Scimitar'

Leyland 'Cheiftain'

[Spectral Morn]

http://www.airmuseumsuk.org/airshow/2004/Rougham2004/800/images/316%20Hawker%20Hurricane%20XIIa%20Z5140%20G-HURI%20HAC.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/0/3/1366308.jpg

http://0.tqn.com/d/militaryhistory/1/0/R/A/-/-/avro-lancaster-large.jpg

http://www.kitcutters.com/Nex/NexDHMosquito.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Ss_greatbritain.jpg

http://www.ship-paintings.com/large_images/hms_victory_at_trafalgar_1.JPG

Oh yes this was the first vertical take off jet not the Harrier... built and designed in Belfast The Shorts SC-1.

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/535x535/10195421.jpg

http://www.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/site_managment/merchandise/data/upimages/toys-classicdaleksetsupreme1L.jpg


Just a few that come to mind.....


Regards D S D L

[The Grand Wazoo]

Blimey Neil, that's a big mosquito!

[Alex_UK]

How about combining some great British comedy with a Bentley Blower - not to mention some other great 60's cars, street scenes, actors and of course "dodgy blue screening!" :)

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[Macca]

Lee Enfield .303 - almost certanily the finest mass production rifle in history.

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/leeen303.jpg


Regarding the Vulcan - it's sole purpose was to drop nuclear bombs on the Soviets. The only operational use it had was in the Falklands - one aircraft was converted to drop conventional iron bombs and sent to attack the runway at Port Stanley. There was no aiming mech in the aircraft to drop coventional weapons accuratley so they drew a diagram on the side of the cockpit window which the pilot had to line up with once over the target.

They did hit the runway but the damage was minor and the Argentines were abel to patch it up and continued to land transport aicraft almost up to the surrender.

Many consider the employment of the Vulcan in this role to be a nonsense; the only practical reasons being to improve our morale, damage that of the Argentines and to give the RAF something to do in the conflict.

Sorry to ramble, pet subject of mine:)

[Spectral Morn]

Blimey Neil, that's a big mosquito!

Indeed :doh: replaced with smaller image :lol:

Regards D S D L

[Barry]

Since this thread is called True British Masterpieces and this is The Art of Sound, I’m surprised no-one has mentioned:

SME
http://www.sme.ltd.uk/uploads/images/turntables3.jpg

Quad
http://hometheaterreview.com/images/quad_esl_55_loudspeaker.gif

Leak
http://44bx.com/leak/Leak/PointOnePhoto1.gif
http://44bx.com/leak/PointOne2.html

Radford
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2492/sta15.png
(Image: Paul Spendorman)

Tannoy
http://44bx.com/tannoy/images/TannoyLogo2.gif
http://44bx.com/tannoy/

Lowther
http://www.lowthervoigtmuseum.org.uk/images/Large/Lowther%20Acousta%20-%201.jpg
(Image: Lowther Voight Museum)

Decca
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/barrydhunt/027.jpg


Not forgetting the Zeta tonearm and other British speakers: Celestion, Wharfedale, Goodman, Rogers, KEF, Spendor, Harbeth and BBC LS3/5A.

[Rare Bird]

QUAD '33'/'303'/'FM3'/'ESL57'

Monster of a classic system

[Barry]

Only one Jag for me & It's the MK.II

At one time my father had the Daimler V6 version of your Mk. II Jag, André. It was dark blue and had wire wheels. It turned heads.

Regards

[Rare Bird]

Donald Malcolm Campbell's Bluebirds.

The one people are most aware of is the Proteus CN7

[MartinT]

My father had a yellow E-Type. I still remember the roar it made on acceleration. That turned heads, too :)

[Barry]

My father had a yellow E-Type. I still remember the roar it made on acceleration. That turned heads, too :)

Mmm - nice! But yellow? :scratch:

[Rare Bird]

cars like this only look right in RED

[MartinT]

Mmm - nice! But yellow? :scratch:

It was the early 1970s. They had no colour sense then. I remember he put up orange curtains in the sitting room. Even my mother baulked.

[shane]

Should have been a world-beater, and laid down the research for all others worldwide, but sadly the press treated it as a joke, and Aunty Margaret didn't like trains! More info here: http://www.apt-p.com/aptintroduction.htm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/4102885110_c6ab4f0a91.jpg

[Barry]

Maybe I’m being a little parochial (but I was born and raised in Bristol) and I know bridges are usually not the most glamorous of things. However at times they can be both beautiful and splendid examples of civil engineering. All the more reason then to submit Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge as an example of True British Masterpieces.

http://www.farvis.com/bridge,htm.htm

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Clifton.bridge.arp.750pix.jpg/220px-Clifton.bridge.arp.750pix.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Clifton_Suspension_Bridge-9350.jpg/250px-Clifton_Suspension_Bridge-9350.jpg

[shane]

On that theme, there is one British masterpiece which is bang up to date, extraordinarily beautiful, and a continual reminder to the French that Britain is still Great!

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/01/wonders_bigdigs/image/millau_viaduct.jpg

[Barry]

Can't see the image Shane.

[chris@panteg]

Something close to my Dad's heart , he was a fireman for the GWR and this was one of his favorite locomotive's , King Goerge V class.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/GWR_King_George_V_04_db.jpg/450px-GWR_King_George_V_04_db.jpg

[chris@panteg]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/King_George_V_at_National_Railway_Museum.jpg/800px-King_George_V_at_National_Railway_Museum.jpg

[The Grand Wazoo]

http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/AImg/queuing.jpg

[shane]

Can't see the image Shane.

Odd, that. I've put a different one there now. Any better?

[Barry]

Odd, that. I've put a different one there now. Any better?

Yes, that's fine. But where is it?

[Barry]

http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/AImg/queuing.jpg

Oh ye of subtle wit!

[shane]

http://www.leviaducdemillau.com/english/index.html

[Barry]

http://www.leviaducdemillau.com/english/index.html

Yes, but it was designed by a French engineer. Norman Foster drew up the design and perhaps improved the looks, but I'm sure it was built by the French.

Superb example of civil engineering, but a True British Masterpiece?

[shane]

True, but nowadays we need to make the most of our contribution!

[Barry]

True, but nowadays we need to make the most of our contribution!

Agreed! Perhaps we should also cite the Pompidou Centre, the Stuttgart Opera House and the 'Birds Nest' in Beijing.

Not forgetting the Lloyds Building (British designed and built) , the 'Gherkin' (British designed, but built by a Swedish construction company) and the proposed 'Shard' (designed by an Italian architect, but is being built by an international construction company, Mace, started by a Scot and former Bovis partner: Ian Macpherson. All these buildings are/will be, in London.

[goraman]

Only one Jag for me & It's the MK.II

Paint it green and you could be in the movie Whitnail and I II .

[goraman]

Lee Enfield .303 - almost certanily the finest mass production rifle in history.

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/leeen303.jpg


Regarding the Vulcan - it's sole purpose was to drop nuclear bombs on the Soviets. The only operational use it had was in the Falklands - one aircraft was converted to drop conventional iron bombs and sent to attack the runway at Port Stanley. There was no aiming mech in the aircraft to drop coventional weapons accuratley so they drew a diagram on the side of the cockpit window which the pilot had to line up with once over the target.

They did hit the runway but the damage was minor and the Argentines were abel to patch it up and continued to land transport aicraft almost up to the surrender.

Many consider the employment of the Vulcan in this role to be a nonsense; the only practical reasons being to improve our morale, damage that of the Argentines and to give the RAF something to do in the conflict.

Sorry to ramble, pet subject of mine:)
The .303 no.1 MKIII is a great rifle but the no.IV jungle carbine based on the no.1 action is a mule with a wandering zero.

I like the P17 Enfeild I even have one in 458. Win Mag! I built with a heavy 26 inch. Douglas premium barrel and added a cock on close kit.
I have alot of old British stuff.
I built and sold an old Webley .455 pistol I built from a frame and cylinder to a complete restore.

[BTH K10A]

BAC TSR-2

Light years ahead of anything else in the world at the time and was designed by a genius Sir Sydney Camm. Unfortunately the programme was cancelled by bunch of numpties. It wasn't until the arrival of the Tornado that we had an aircraft anywhere near it's capability.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/800px-BAC_TSR2_XR219_Warton_110666_edited-2.jpg

[goraman]

Yes but the Triumph would be enough for me

The Triumph looks the best too, but as far as raw speed in a naked bike (the new king) WATCH IN FULL SCREEN WITH THE VOLUME UP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDb3ecn09tc

[Thing Fish]

oops, Just read the original post so edited...

[Jonboy]

This was me yesterday trying to give myself a heart attack whilst starting my engine, luckily it fired first time and continued to run all day again, sorry about the photo size but i can't seem to make it any bigger.. Edit just changed computers and email accounts got it sussed now

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/030711002.jpg
me pulling a very strange face

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/030711_003.jpg

[Rare Bird]

What do you use it to power jon?

[Jonboy]

What do you use it to power jon?

I don't Andr'e, its enough just getting the engine to the show as it weights in at 3 tons including the trailer i tow it on, my poor transit won't take any more weight, i went through 5 clutches in 50k miles when i first had it :doh:, i have now had upgraded ones fitted and the engine was super chipped to give more torque when pulling away, i don't wont to go over to the hassle of a 7.5 ton lorry, the other problem is at 102 years old i really don't want to make it work hard for a living anymore and develop bearing or worse troubles.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Is that field at Wiston John? I'm pretty sure I recognise that view of the Downs behind you!

[Jonboy]

Yes Chris, its was the first time for the event to be held there, it was originally held at Dial Post, very hot in that bowl on Sunday

[Wilbur]

XJ12?? I have always loved the styling.

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=2553

http://www.quattro-porte.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1969_jaguar_xj12_s1-m1_690.jpg

I think ive just made a mess......:drool:
Had a few Jags,but still love the older models.

[spendorman]

Morgan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px8719PVzNo