Yeah ! --OK!..I know its a "bang-bang"..but its not for me
----------------------18pounder MkIV Field Gun and Limber (c 1940)-----(1/24 Scale)-----------------
A most unusual subject for me
This build ( pics) -is with the permission of receipient.....collecting information for this build has taken many hours and many thanks must go to the helpfull people from Australia --New Zealand--Canada--Fort Nelson --Woolwich Royal Armoury....and not least the Museum that requested and will receive it.............
*NB.*....... If you have any information tucked away I would be gratefull if you could let me have a copy...Please!!
DAY 1
Mark IV with split trail


Mk IVP--pneumatic tyred


Mk II Limber


Measuring and cutting the wheels






Rims ...to be laminated.....(reason why later)


--thats a long job done
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

The time of miracles are still not over! Barv building something which goes "BOOM"... Now I have to go out and find somebody who can restart my heart...

Erik

Day 2
Now for some "gubbin's".....

Carrier


Barrel


Top of trail


Trail sides


Bits lined up
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More later

OOH!!!--Erlk's got a heart ---mmmm!!
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

He had, but it doesn't work any more.

Looking good Barv

How did you make the barrel?

Stuart

DAY3
Not a good one......had to file taper on barrel ---long tedious job



More soon ....Stuart ..its piece of plastic rod with a platic tube section as breech and recuperator link ...
aye
BARV[:::]
(GOSMG)

DAY 4
Limber started-main base bits cut ..........

Buttons for padded plate


Limber "box"


Axle hangers


Over-view of main bits


aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DAY5

Limber progress.....








aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Okay, this is amazing stuff! I've asked time and time again for SBS. I really don't think I have any more excuses left.

I think I'm going to have to plagiarise this in 1/35th.

Is that okay Boss?

DAY 6 -- Rewind and take stock....Recoil system and carrier ''figure out -- -- "HOW!"
DAY 7 -Gun barrel --slide and recoil rods






At Rest


On Full Recoil


---ah!!--will I put springs in (inplace of fluids)--or not ??...

Fitted Spade clip


Trail started-Barrel test fit






Lots more to do ........the dreaded wheels still to come ...
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DAY 8
A few details only........busy day
Support and hook


Side supports --pouch and lock hook


Hinges cut and handleson "armoured " shield


Wheels started
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

You're slowing down steve!

DAY9-10 --OFF BENCH
DAY 11 ----- Bits and Wheels








aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

It would not have come to my mind to do the wheel in two halves!

Wow, I've got one of these on my to-do list, well the WW1 version anyway ... I'll have to file all these tips away until I can get around to it ...

Wonderful work, as usual !!!

I assume you have a copy of Trawin's "Early British Quick-Firing Artillery" ??

John

DAY 12 ------Getting Lock bolts set --"Tyre" fitted , Front and Back plate s fitted





Only 3 more
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DAY --13 -----Rest day
Day --14.....Still cutting and shutting..a few pics









More soon
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DAY 15 .....(ish)
Off bench for a break ....new trail built and shield started
New trail


Limited traverse "Boots"


Shield fitting


More soon
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DAY 16
Started so well --then slowed down --rivets ---

Towing -eye and handle --(slow bit --as they were carved -twice)


Overview--boxes --seat brackets


Spade offered--Brake arms cut


Lots to do yet
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Excellent job Barv and fast. On day 7th, even He rested and admired His deed, but you kept on....
Oh, the spokes...
By the way, I am planing for the last year or so a Flak 88 about 1:10 from metal and firing but dont have all the details (excuses for delay). Does anybody have anything that would help? ( I have all the pictures and some drawings as well as the relative TM ). Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,

George

DAY17
Well.... here's to-days efforts

(1/35 FIG ...FOR SCALE)


Simplified Brake system ---(cranks kept splitting .. )



Limbered -just for length scale


Check fit


Overview


Breech mechanism and hand-wheels next ...
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

ps... Sorry George --no help here ..dont keep "bang-bang" pics or plans

This looks very nice Steve. Can't wait to see it finished.

Erik

DAY 18.-19??..mmmm!!.....
Be great when I retire with loads of time .... ....I am retired






aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

What day is it ...DAY 20?
First colour coat on ---just a few random shots--paint still drying











aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

LAST LAP
All done --just a tidy up to do and cover underside of the base













Well thats it ---as the saying goes---- "That's all folks!" ----and thanks to all of the "fan club". ...for dropping by for the past couple of years.........if I find an interesting beastie I may come back and do another on-line again ... sometime
Good scratching
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)