OQF 6 pdr 7 cwt

Dusonn · #1 07-02-14, 15:49

We got the original wheels for our gun. Thanks to forum member Kevin Powles the pair of wheels arrived yesterday. The gun will get a new look when mounted on.

Gunner · #2 09-02-14, 19:30

Hi Dusan:

You and the Czech Brigade gang have done an amazing job... wow!

I'm glad you found the right wheels... now the hard part is finding tires. Based on bitter experience, you do not want to tow your gun at road speeds with the original tires! If you are trailering it and only towing for parades and displays then no worries. I have found some mine service tires that look OK but are a bit undersized, however they are not cheap! There is an aircraft tire that will also fits, is the right size but the tread looks all wrong. They are cheap though as you can pick them up second hand... aircraft have to replace them on a set schedule.

If Marc is sending out the pattern for the canvas cover please include me on the distribution list as I would like to have one made for our gun too.

I've been talking to Mike Peacock about coming over in September for the Market Garden event to work on the 5.5 inch guns. Will the Czech Brigade be there?

Cheers from the Great White North!

Ubique! Mike

Dusonn · #3 10-02-14, 23:27

Hi Mike,
thanks for your nice comments. We are stripping the tyres off the wheels at the moment and it is a very tough job. We get the wheels sandblasted. Your are right with the old tyres. We are thinking of buying something like David Gordon has on his 4,2" mortar, the tyres are designed for forklifts but look quite good from what can be bought. We hope we find them here in Europe so that the postage is not that expensive.
You are on the tilt list after Marc sends the patterns. We want take part in the Project 70, although there are few other international events both WWI and WWII for us around that time so do not know how many of us coming over. Hopefully a full gun crew.

tankbarrell · #4 02-03-14, 19:20

Dusan,

would you have a drawing of that spare parts box? I need to make one for my 6 pdr.

Gunner · #5 02-03-14, 22:39

Hi Dusan:

I am negotiating selling a carrier to the UK so I may be shipping a container over later this year. If you can't get the tyres in Europe I will put them in the container for you. Let me know!

Ubique! Mike

Dusonn · #6 03-03-14, 21:18

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Originally Posted by tankbarrell

Dusan,

would you have a drawing of that spare parts box? I need to make one for my 6 pdr.

Hi Adrian, I will make a drawing for you, the gun is now stored quite away from where I live but I still should have the original box somewhere so will do it. Or if you are interested I can get you a quote to make a replica here.

Mike, thanks for the offer, that sounds good, will let you know if we stuggle to find the tires here. cheers mate

tankbarrell · #7 03-03-14, 22:48

Hi Dusan, thank you for the offer, it's no problem for me to make a box, it's what I do! Without a pattern however..... a drawing will be great.

Dusonn · #8 10-03-14, 21:39

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Originally Posted by tankbarrell

Hi Dusan, thank you for the offer, it's no problem for me to make a box, it's what I do! Without a pattern however..... a drawing will be great.

Adrian,
a friend of mine made a drawing of the box. I hope this helps, if you need any more info contact me. I have also attached pictures of our replica box.