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30-12-15, 22:45
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Muzzle brake completed...
a fantastic job by these 2 guys, Harold and George. It is now getting powder coated, should be on the barrel in a week. An exact replication. Cheers Rob
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31-12-15, 00:14
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Muzzle brake, looks brilliant!
Rob, what material was used for the muzzle brake? It's a brilliant job.
dsc_0651-resized-960.jpg dsc_0692-resized-960.jpg dsc_0702-resized-960.jpg I would have liked mine to be metal, but I have no talent and don't know anyone who works with metal lathes. Fortunately I have a friend who was able to turn one from wood, and I'll be damned if he didn't get it very close to original look. I tips me hat to you fellas that have such high standards in your work. I have been following your progressand it gives me something to aspire to. Best regards, and hope you have a happy & prosperous 2016.
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31-12-15, 00:55
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Thanks for the kind words Tony...
we all just do what we can to keep these historical pieces up to snuff. We started with a solid 8 inch round piece of alluminium. Yes, a little soft, but easy to work with, we are going to have to be careful about getting it dinged up. Enjoy the New Year. Cheers Rob
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31-12-15, 13:04
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Rob ,another piece of the puzzle struck off the list and an important part too.
Tony, Nice to see your project moving along ,the muzzle looks very good. You should run a thread to show people how much work you have put into this. Much easier to restore one than build it from scratch !!! All the best to both of you for 2016.  Rob......................rnixartillery.
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13-01-16, 02:24
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17 update...
Got out the carpentry tools this weekend and built a couple of replicas of never seen, tough to find 17 pdr. ammo boxes,C-310 and C-274. I think I'm close, still a lot of detailing to do. Always looking for 17 PDR. shells and projectiles. Also see muzzle brake installed. Box seen is APCBC and my round is missing the cap, thus the box looks too long. Anyone have a cap? Shorter round is APC and it's box is shorter. Details on box lable marking would be appreciated. Cheers Rob
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1942 C8A- HUW " Wireless Nipper" 1943 F-60S LAAT and 1939 Bofors 1942 C8 Wireless 1943 FAT/ 17 pounder 1941 C15 GS 2B1 Last edited by Rob Fast; 17-01-16 at 00:39.
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27-01-16, 11:38
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Jupiter foot pump?
Anyone here know the model of Jupiter pump/tyre/foot large listed in the accessories to the 17/25 pdr. gun? Cheers Rob
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26-01-17, 00:31
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Quote:
Tim Last edited by Tim Bell; 26-01-17 at 00:37.
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26-01-17, 00:47
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Looking forward to seeing these pics....
and labels. Cheers Rob
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1942 C8A- HUW " Wireless Nipper" 1943 F-60S LAAT and 1939 Bofors 1942 C8 Wireless 1943 FAT/ 17 pounder 1941 C15 GS 2B1
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