1:1 scale Fab 1 (the original one)

[Marki]

JonRB said:

Marki said: had a Merlin engine fitted and in the end it burst into flames as i remember Well that scores a 9.8 on my bullshitometer.

Wind your neck in you tt , i am stating as i remember from the early 70s OK

[nonegreen]

JonRB said:

Marki said: had a Merlin engine fitted and in the end it burst into flames as i remember Well that scores a 9.8 on my bullshitometer. I presume that you're referring to "The Beast" which was nothing to do with Rolls-Royce (other than the engine), had only 4 wheels, and had absolutely no connection to Thunderbirds.

No its true right like you know cos......

[scotty2]

:anorak on:

The chassis is from a cut down Bedford VAL. The Harrington Legionaire was built on a VAL chassis, as were Duples and Plaxtons e.t.c. :anorak off:

I visited last year and couldn't make out what engine it has in it despite crawling under a bit....It's a bit dear to get in IMHO but I wanted to show the little terrors FAB 1 in the flesh.

Saw the "new" one at Gaydon and it was also a monster.

When I win the lottery I will continue the "4 wheels good 6 wheels best" by buying a Covini and a Tyrrell P34......then transporting it in a converted VAL !

[Wildfire]

Hmmmmm.... looks like I'll be going to vist my mate Andy who is the Theatre Technician in Keswick Theatre. I wish I had known about that place when I lived in Carlisle and Newcastle.

[richb]

FourWheelDrift said:

CPP 1W though is no longer a registered number.

Or even CPP 1F ???