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Old 02-06-09, 18:00
Darian Carn Darian Carn is offline
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Default 6 Pdr Works in Progress

A few more shots of the works. Far from finished on these pieces yet though. Just thought you might like to see them.

Darian.
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Old 04-06-09, 16:44
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Default One Missing Piece Finally Found!

G'day All,

Missing from the Gun when we got it, among other things, was the Elevating Arc.

Without this Arc, the barrel just wonders up and down with nothing to retain it when the trails are open.

After many an email and what felt like an eternity (about 2 years which probably really isn't that long - I bet some of you have waited longer !!) the part was finally found.

A HUGE THANKS must go to Gary A. in the US who finally tracked one down and sent it over here. I can't thank him enough for all his help and assistance.

I am so happy (and relieved) that we finally have another (major) piece of the puzzle solved.

Still smiling,

Darian.

(Last photo is of Jaques Littlefield's Gun showing the Elevating Arc in position).
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Old 04-06-09, 23:17
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Hi Darian, if I only knew you were missing that part. One just got sold on ebay for $12.




YEAH RIGHT
Keep up the good work, Looking good.
Colin.
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Old 08-06-09, 16:36
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Default 6 Pdr Restoration Work Continues.

Hello All,

Spent the last couple of nights working on the 6 Pdr with Pedr (Fellow Forum Member) who is helping and assisting (with many thanks) in the restoration of the Gun. I would also like to thanks David Lean and Colin Jones (another Fellow Forum Member) for their help and assistance so far.

To All Three - MANY THANKS.

The parts were stripped, bead blasted and, if reqiured, polished ready for preliminary final assemly or priming. Works still in progress.

Still looking for help with the sheild and sighting gear, Fellas!! Any assistance in this regard would be grateful.

Photos of some of the parts for your interest.

Kind Regards,

Darian.
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Old 10-06-09, 06:20
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Default excellent work

Darian that is top notch work you are producing !

Well done and look forward to one day seeing the finished product in the flesh.

Cheers

Phill
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Old 14-06-09, 15:44
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Default Breech Block Repairs

G'day All,

Started work on the breech block and breech ring, having temporarily diverted from the trail disassembly.

We have also continued bead-blasting small pieces and started on the stabiliser legs.

A few photos of the works in progress. Will post some more of the Breech Block when it is finished. Started mechanically and being finished by hand (does that sound right!!).

Cheers,

Darian.
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Old 17-06-09, 17:09
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Default I'm doing the "drag rope" need info on "lube order" holder

I repro the drag rope (made from components just like in the M1 gun manual (last pages) See picture $68 US + ship....or pick up at MVPA National from Rod Shaver's booth (Scout Car Rod)....I have four rectangularly spaced bolt holes on lower left shield - looks like it matches the holes on the "lube order or records holder" on your right shield (backside)...also have four hopes on upper left shield - no idea what goes there. Ideas?

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