25 Pounder info needed.

[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?

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

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

Of course we all agree to the parts photos being in the thread.

[Private_collector]

Yay. My military shovel arrived today, and I couldn't resist doing a test fit with the original drag rope along for the ride. Heavy bloody thing it is too.

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I also ordered an original telescope rubber eye piece, from same seller. It is in absolutely mint condition. Very soft and pliable.

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At least one more is available, but may not last long at $27.00 including free shipping within Australia.

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[Private_collector]

Found a photo showing the canvas cover for the slide rule. I think I will make the brackets and a cover like in the photo, and give the appearance of rule being in place.

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Do I understand correctly that the instrument was 23" long x 2" width? I have a very nice piece of 6mm thick aluminium plate that would fill out a canvas cover quite nicely. I can get the bracket dimensions and footman loop placements from my local gun, but are there any other specs or info I need to get this right?

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One more question. I have seen many variations of finish on the 'head' of the range sticks, and even seen some partially painted red, so my question is.....how are they meant to be painted?

P.S: I take it that the chap in background of the 25pr photo is probably NOT interested in military history!

[rnixartillery]

Aiming post heads should be Black and White.

Rob....................rnixartillery.