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20 hours ago, MarkV said:

Hello,

First let me say, wonderful replica!

The photos of Bovington's 1920 Pattern Rolls-Royce interior are great, but the hardware varied a bit from that of the 1914 Pattern Rolls-Royce, which also varied somewhat from the Lanchester.  Here is a circa 1915 photo of the interior of a Lanchester.

The RAF Museum's "Hayward Collection" on Flickr is worth a visit.  Here is a link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/royalairforcemuseum/albums/72157629782125096

Sincerely,

Mark

 

This is a nice photo, thx Mark!

1 hour ago, nz2 said:

What is the body made from on this ? What is the all up weight?

Orignial it was 8mm steel, we used 8mm aluminium to reduce the weight and have easy tranportabele. The weight is now 2ton.

23 hours ago, george said:

Thanks.....very basic indeed.

I assume the "gunner" turned the turret by his body, but are there any ammunition boxes or grips on the turret ring so he can "walk it" around ?

 

George

Normally there was at the right of the machinegun one holder for a ammunition box. it is not clear where other ammo boxes where stored. The turret is indeed turned by the body of the gunner. 

Underneath you will see some photos we made of the interior of the Rolls Royce armored car in Bovington. This vehicle was made in the early twenties but by the same company who made the armor plating of the Lanchester. 

4 minutes ago, george said:

Do you have some interior shots, I would like to detail a model of one I have.

I think they were pretty basic, but if you can help, I would appreciate it.

 

Email (georgemoore66) followed by (@hotmail.co.uk)

 

Thanks.

They were indeed very basic, here two original photos.

3 hours ago, Bob Grundy said:

 

I will be there, with my tape measure...... BTW where is in Belgium? Any connection with the tank museum at Brussels?

No connection with the Tank Museum, but we live near Brussels.

1 hour ago, Bob Grundy said:

Wonderful ! A few years ago I was going to make one of these but it would have been grey with large letters RNAS on the sides. Where is it based ?

It's based In Belgium, but in November we go with the Lanchester to the lancaster insurance classic motor show in Birmingham.

6 hours ago, Tony B said:

Crazy is good! What is she based on?

It's a complete build replica with a Daimler 15 engine(2166cc) init

The result of a crazy idea, our Lanchester armoured car project.

Very nice piece -but certainly neads some love and care:cry:, I'm pretty sure the muzzle brake was particular to the Romanian version. The style of the brake is very similar to that fitted to the enigmatic Schneider mle 1936 47mm a/t gun which was licenced built in Romania. There were only 160 in service in France when war was desclared in 1939, the French version was well used by the Germans as a field piece and converted to coastal gun both in shielded casements and open mounts and examples of both still exist in Norway where most of the then designated K332(f) served, the light weight of the design was valued in mountainous terrain compared to the more powerful German equivilent the 10cm K18. There were supposed to be some in the Channel Islands. I would think that perhaps a example of the field gun may remain in Norwegian colections.

 

As to the Romanian version, it is possible that some of these guns went to Stalingrade as did some of the Romanian 75mm Vickers (barrow) anti -aircraft guns, so the type may have an important if not brief claim to fame. The Mle 1936 was exported against supplying/replacing obsolete stock in the French Army because of the poor financial condition of the French economy in the 1930s.

Thx Steveo for your very interresting info!

But somebody told me that this gun is more then thirty years here in Belgium.

Looks strange that this gun was coming from Romania in full cold war to Belgium.

We checked this gun for a second time and we found French manipulation advice on it.

Maybe the French used this type also?

Grtz,

Crets

Hello,

A friend of mine found the answer this morning.

It seems to be that it is a “canon de 105 L mle 1936 Schneider”

A gun from French design used with France, Germany and Romania in WWII.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_de_105_L_mle_1936_Schneider

http://www.ww2incolor.com/Romanian+Forces/A+105+mm+Schneider+model+1936+towed+by+a+Skoda+6STP6L+truck_+from+a+motorized+heavy+artillery+regiment.html

http://www.worldwar2.ro/arme/?article=310

Indeed its pity that it is living outside.

Grtz

Crets

Hello,

Seen this gun today on the local metal dump.

Is there anybody that has a clue what kind of field gun this is?

Thanks in advance,

Crets

Crets,

The manual I have for the 17 pdr is more of a user manual than technical and does'nt offer much info into the gun,the 17 pdr is very similar to the 25 when it comes down to strip,quite simple.

I may be able to take some close up pics of the sight mount for you if you wish.

The majority of gun equipment fitted to the piece is the same as the 25 pdr such as tool and spares box,tools etc,I do have some spare wartime dated bill hooks and oil cans.

 

Tim,

I hope you are well,

what 2 pdr parts are you looking for ? I thought the land of OZ was full of 2 pdr's but it seems they are in demand every where you go !

I have been collecting bits and bobs for the 2 pdr just incase I get lucky one day and find one.

 

Rob.................rnixartillery collection.

Hello Rob,

Some close -up pictures of the sight and the "bill hooks" will be great!

Do you have any idea witch number the ATK sight has for the 17pdr?

Thanks in advance,

Grtz

Crets

Transfer from another thread.

This is my 17 pdr ,pics taken last year.

It is now finished with its accessories,the sight assembly I have on it was removed from an Iraqi National guard 17 pdr that was used in the Gulf War.

So it has travelled a very long way !

 

Rob .............rnixartillery.

Rob, really nice to see a complete 17 pounder!

Most of them are missing the sight bracket.

Friends of mine of the Belgian arty museum are restorating a 17 pounder.

They have less information and ofcourse parts.

Do you have notice of some manuals about the 17 pounder?

Or some close up photos of the sight bracket?

Thanks in advance,

Grtz

Crets

Thanks for the welcome lads!

Are there other artillery fans on the forum?

Grtz,

Crets

Hello Gents,

I noticed this forum via member “25 Pounder” (phillip).

We are in the same group: www.1stbelgianfieldbattery.be.

So the most of my interest goes to artillery.

I posses a “25 pounder” and a limber(in restoration).

Grtz,

David

Hello Gents,

This week I recovered my limber and I will start restoration next week.

Seems in good shape only some vital missing parts.

The doors and the linings to hold the doors in place when open are missing.

If anybody knows where I can found them, that would be great.

Some pictures:

The tyres are also not correct, they are 10,5 x 12.

Its a little bit a strange combination this gigantic wheels under this limber.

Also the brake system is unknown to me butt I think this will not be a big problem.

I will post here the rest of my restoration project and some more pictures.

Grtz,

Crets