stuart Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Stuart What's all the fuss about a little draft under the areoscreen, if you’re putting up with flies and a few stones stuck in your forehead and teeth then a few more on the chin is not a problem............. Cheers Andrew True! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PatB Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Stuart What's all the fuss about a little draft under the areoscreen, if you’re putting up with flies and a few stones stuck in your forehead and teeth then a few more on the chin is not a problem............. Cheers Andrew The difference is keeping ones cap on at 80 + mph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 The difference is keeping ones cap on at 80 + mph This raises the issue of appropriate head-wear in a sidescreen car (and, to a lesser extent, any open sportscar). Should one wear the Victor Meldrew flat cap or baseball cap back-to-front a la vintage car driver or sk8r boy, or adopt the beret? The latter probably wouldn't go down too well on this side of La Manche, so that leaves the out-of-fashion woollen bobble/ski hat, or for greater security and retention of a peak to shield the eyes from the occasional low winter sun, either a traditional flying helmet or lumberjack cap with earflaps. As one who is follically-challenged, any constructive views would be appreciated (except drive slower, put the hood on or buy an MGBGT). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am reserving my 'hunt for red october' ruskie hat that cost me $10 at the markets behind the church in St Petersburg. Winter gets cold in Canberra and it covers my ears. The Navy badge looks better than the Air Force badge which would have been my first choice. However at least one more winter looks like passing before I get to wear it in the 4A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Flying helmet every time. keeps yours ears warm (lets face it these days its never hot enough to drive without headgear) and stops the buffeting of the eardrums at high speed which can get very wearing. Finally if you still have hair at least you will be able to get a comb through it this side of Christmas Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davepowderblue Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) Flying helmet every time. keeps yours ears warm (lets face it these days its never hot enough to drive without headgear) and stops the buffeting of the eardrums at high speed which can get very wearing. Finally if you still have hair at least you will be able to get a comb through it this side of Christmas Stuart An old english flat cap will do just as well , but for speeds over 80 mph a french beret will not be blown off . Do not buy the WWII flying goggles with the two piece glass in the lens . When you come to a junction the line in the middle off the glass will make you feel cross eyed . French goggles byLeon Jeantet work well , pricy but nice David S Edited December 8, 2008 by Davepowderblue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am reserving my 'hunt for red october' ruskie hat that cost me $10 at the markets behind the church in St Petersburg.Winter gets cold in Canberra and it covers my ears. The Navy badge looks better than the Air Force badge which would have been my first choice. However at least one more winter looks like passing before I get to wear it in the 4A. photo please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PatB Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 I've not tried the flying helmet look as we've a USAF airfield (F15's) nearby and don't want to look a 'wannabe'. I wore a Beret in the US Army and in high wind it inflates and one looks like a french pastry chef. Wearing a Russian fur cap in Arizona will get you shot. The ball cap works well if screwed down tightly (just enough blood flow to remain conscious). Slowing down and/or fitting the windscreen is not an option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) I am reserving my 'hunt for red october' ruskie hat that cost me $10 at the markets behind the church in St Petersburg. Nah Littlejim, you don't want one of those, you want one of these.......... Cheers Andrew Edited December 8, 2008 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Major Smitskinov, at 80+mph your souvenir of Lubyanka ought to provide sufficent lift to remove you from your seat and guarantee a close encounter with the telegraph wires . . . . suggest you reutilise your Sam Browne as a chin strap Meanwhile, keep working on the TRK fly-by-wire prototype Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Alec You know my chin can stand an upward thrust of 80+ mph………. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Nah Littlejim, you don't want one of those, you want one of these.......... Cheers Andrew I'd love to get one if I knew what it was. The picture spot said 'image non disponible' in a few languages excluding russian. (When I tried to find the pic with google I only got a pic of a very rude word refracted through an aquarium, the rude word gets worn on places other than the head.) Edited December 9, 2008 by littlejim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'd love to get one if I knew what it was. The picture spot said 'image non disponible' in a few languages excluding russian. Photobox is ****! Here you go.......... Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Photobox is ****! Here you go.......... Cheers Andrew magic! have no idea how you managed that. reckon that one would be good for summer here, permanent shade, but the coefficient of drag would probably lift me out of the car, being so little. They do like gigantic tops on their hats don't they? In the RAAF everyone wanted the wire out of their cap top and the '1000 hour bash' look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
e_ingemann Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Another picture as the one screen was missing the proper rubber seal..http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/prb51/67df_1.jpg Hi Pat Do you have a photo of the way the rubber seal is fitted on the original acreens? Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Tom - With all the effort you are putting into this project, why don't you offer the leather helmet, scarf and goggles as standard equipment. The Russian hat, etc. could be optional. BTW, postmen in Canada wear a very nice hat (somewhat similar to the Russian hat) while making house deliveries during our cold winters. On a very cold and blustery day, the earflaps can come down and are tied under the chin with two strings. If it's not so cold, the ear-flaps fold up on top and the strings tie them up on top making a very nice looking hat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PatB Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi Pat Do you have a photo of the way the rubber seal is fitted on the original acreens? Thank you! No, I sure don't...I've only the pics and have never 'seen' one up close and personal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest colinTR2 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 These two attachments are shots of an original TR2 aeroscreen held by The Register in the office. The rubber seal fits in exactly the same way as it does to the bottom of the windscreen, it is a small section of the windscreen rubber. cheers Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PatB Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 These two attachments are shots of an original TR2 aeroscreen held by The Register in the office. The rubber seal fits in exactly the same way as it does to the bottom of the windscreen, it is a small section of the windscreen rubber. cheers Colin Colin, Very nice pics. So the rubber seal is sandwiched along the lower frame...is the section that retains the rubber seal on the back side of the frame? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 These two attachments are shots of an original TR2 aeroscreen held by The Register in the office. The rubber seal fits in exactly the same way as it does to the bottom of the windscreen, it is a small section of the windscreen rubber.cheers Colin Colin, Very nice pics. So the rubber seal is sandwiched along the lower frame...is the section that retains the rubber seal on the back side of the frame? I think you will find that the lower edge has a channel routed through the centre of it the same as the lower section of a windscreen frame. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Maddock Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) The conversion that Andy Smith is going to evaluate includes a seal for the bottom of the frame. Full replicas are all but ready as well now. Edited January 13, 2009 by Tom Maddock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 The conversion that Andy Smith is going to evaluate includes a seal for the bottom of the frame. Full replicas are all but ready as well now. As in me and TRK....................watch this space and lookout for a future publication of TRAction folks! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hello fellow sidescreeners Just to update you on my Brooklands conversions to Aeroscreens. As you may know Tom Maddock and David Somerville have been working on reproducing authentic looking original Triumph Aeroscreens. In addition, Tom has also been working on a conversion kit for Brooklands – mine are the prototypes. My Brooklands are early 1960s originals and I received the conversions back from David on Thursday. The conversion consists of original style feet, new reshaped glass to the original higher pattern and rubber seals - my original frames were polished and milled where required. The feet bolt into the pre-drilled holes with captive nuts (Pre TS 60,000), so I will have to fill and touch up a few unsightly holes from the where the Brooklands pedestals were previously fitted. This afternoon I offered up the screens to the frames and fitted the glass, please see photographs below. Having masked up the exposed area I bonded the glass with Sikaflex-EBT. I will now leave the bonding to cure for a few days before I trim off the excess and fill any gaps, but already I can see they are going to look fantastic! Next job will be to fit the rubber seals and then out for a test drive, can't wait!! No more flies on me!!! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alanh Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 hi andrew, they look good! but, forgive me if i'm wrong, haven't you got them on backwards? i think the idea is that you can refit the windscreen and leave the feet (and possibly the aeroscreens) still mounted on the scuttle. cheers alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Andrew & Alan - Exactly my thoughts as well ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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