25 Pounder info needed.

[Private_collector]

Sounds like a 'holy grail' item, Rob.

I can live without one. I may not even make the two brackets..........nah, probably will.

Next, I want to work on the fittings that lock the upper shield up or down. Won't be same as a real 25pr unfortunately. Not that talented. At least I got a decent set of spring latches that should look OK, I hope.

Wednesdays are the day I take Mum shopping, and assuming we finish on schedule, I want to get some gun work done when I get home in early afternoon. My shovel (and a NOS rubber eyepiece for telescope) is on it's way, and I should have it middle of next week. Looking forward to cleaning it up and putting it and the rope on the shield front. Speaking of the rope, a funny thing happens to it when the humidity is high. It loses a certain amount of pliability and swells slightly. That disappears when air dries again. This morning, humidity was 97%. Another 3% and it would be raining upwards!!!

My sincere thanks to all you folks who have humoured me in my thirst for information.

[The Bedford Boys]

This what you're after?

[Private_collector]

Hi Alex! Thanks for the photo. I don't actually know what the correct item looks like, but someone more knowledgeable than I can tell us. That one looks like it requires a degree in mathematics to operate, too. Fascinating things. When I used to fly (aircraft), I had an analog flight 'computer' which was used to calculate fuel burn time and make correction for wind, amongst other things, but luckily it was not always needed. I didn't like the damn thing. Not so hard as it looks, once you got used to it. It came with a wide Velcro strap, and would be held to your leg, to stop it moving around. See photo below.
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[Phillip]

Um guys, I know it's not the best but look at the photo I posted up, it's the page from the 25pdr manual showing the correct slide rule.

A bit like the illuminating apparatus, probably out there somewhere....

[Private_collector]

If anyone has a box for the Illuminating Apparatus, that they wish to sell, I'm wanting one and will be happy to purchase.

Thanks,

[Private_collector]

Put the cleaning gear bag and its 'cage' onto the shield today.

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Also made a trolley to move shield around easily. It's starting to get ackward as it gets heavier, and I didn't fancy the top flopping around while I work the parts to secure it up or down. Think I may have engineered a problem with the upper shield securing latches. The ones I have are bigger and while that isn't necessarily an issue, they may need to be relocated to avoid fouling other things. It happens!

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The ranging sticks are nearly finished. Only the white parts and numbering to be done. I'll let the black paint harden a bit before I try putting masking tape on it. The numbers I'll print tonight.

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[Private_collector]

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Getting there with the sticks. White bands to be done on the posts, and some black on the round tops, then I'll call them done.

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This is the oil can base I made last year some time. Not accurate to original, but I'm OK with that. Enjoyed making it, none the less.


Still looking for an illuminating apparatus case to buy!
No pressure.

Does anyone object to me posting photos of the parts I make, amongst the requests for information, on this thread?