Hello,my name's Jay. I was hoping to get some advise and expertise from you guys if that's okay? Please forgive me if I have overlooked any etiquette in posting on here. I'm new to this site and have joined for a specific purpose. I tried to write an introduction but the site says this is now no longer an option due to spammers? I have read through some threads and there are some amazing examples of kit on here!
Here's the thing. I'm a serving soldier in the Royal Artillery in the Larkhill area. My RSM has tasked me to recondition the gate guards for our new camp (Horne Barracks, Larkhill) which are a pair of British 105mm pack howitzers from the 60s, possibly L5s?? The guns are pretty much complete however they have been painted by crow gunners over the years that don't have a clue and have been open to the elements for a good long while and are in need of some TLC, a few parts and some bits to be replaced. I have a very keen interest in this sort of thing (this is why I was dicked to do it as he knows this) and I want to do a good job but I wandered if someone could advise me on how to go about it or maybe put me in touch with someone who has experience in this? I've never done this sort of thing before and my regiment and I would greatly appreciate the help!
I searched the internet and came across this forum. You guys seem to have a wealth of knowledge here and I would love to hear from someone who may be able to help?
Im sorry I haven't posted any pics with this thread yet, I will endeavour to get some on here tomorrow but in the mean time Thanks for your time and hopefully hear from you soon. Jay