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20 1 February, 21:37

About the western desert and the precursors of the LRDG, the Light Car Patrols, here's a book I used extensively for my own project: Book: Light Car Patrols 1916-19 (by Claud Williams)
3 February, 22:09

Fun fact gentlemen: I once read somewhere that the Australian troops in the desert had plenty of farmers in their Light Horse Brigades. They helped solve the problem of driving on the sand, by laying down chicken wire, to make 'roads' - just like back at home. Worked like a primitive Marsden Matting, but quicker and easier.
4 February, 07:28

First Model T is nearly complete, and the chaps have had some time to pack some luggage for the trip. Need to add condenser tank and pipe from the radiator cap and attach Badnold's sun compass on the front dash.
7 February, 21:03