25 Pounder info needed.

[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.

[Mike Cecil]

Tony,

Looking good ..... some nice touches going onto your artillery piece.

The No.20 Fuze Indicator (ie the slide rule) mounts are 690mm apart, and the top edge of the brackets are 18mm from the top edge of the shield. The right hand bracket is positioned 40mm inwards from the right hand edge of the shield.

The two footman loops are 125mm from the top edge of the shield, and the right hand one is 230mm inboard from the right hand edge of the shield. The Loops are standard 55mm centre to centre, 15mm deep loops.

The base of the bracket measures 80mm x 43mm, and the depth of the part that holds the Indicator is 20mm deep, 30mm wide. The brackets are held on by 3 rivets, round head type, with the round heads to the outside (front) of the shield.

Measurements are from your local gun at Tiaro.

I have a good drawing of the No.20 F/Indicator in a Canadian parts book if you want to try and do any replicating, or have it for reference in case something like it comes up for sale.

How's the heat and humidity???? We are now basking in 0 degrees again .... mmmm lovely!

Best regards

Mike

[Private_collector]

Mike,

Thanks for those measurements. You save me driving to Tiaro again.
A piece of aluminium cut to size will do me for now. Good of you to offer though.

How bout we combine both temps and divide by two. I'm sure you can live with 15 degrees, and my 15 would suit me fine. I could get back to the engine building without dripping sweat down it's throat. If there is anything you discover you still need measured from Tiaro, just let me know. It is rather closer to me now, than it is to you!

I think I'll start referring to my fake as a 'quarter-pounder'. I'm sure you folks in USA will get the hidden meaning.