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  1. James Shopland
    Thanks Mel, I have not seen any of those pictures of the 4.5-inch guns. They are very impressive when set up. We are currently having issues pulling the pin on the central trail lock that the breech is fixed to, when in travelling mode. All fun and games! Thanks again for posting the photos; you are not alone on the PC illiteracy, I certainly struggle too.
  2. James Shopland
    Sorry Mel, It wont let me view your pictures :-(
  3. James Shopland
    Just spotted this picture of a 4.5-inch gun in the desert One day we hope ours will look something like that!
  4. James Shopland
    Think you might be right!
  5. James Shopland
    The old girl was used as a test platform and then ended up at Stafford Armouries minus barrel and recoil system.....
  6. James Shopland
    Lol, well, at lest you are still in England! Your offer is much appreciated. I have photographed a number of guns including the one at Firepower and the one for sale at R&R Services but there is always something you miss. Something I have noted is the differences between the welded trail and the riveted trail; do you you when they changed the design? At the moment I am trying to measure and locate the two nuts that hold the barrel to the recoil system along with numerous other bits such as sight, sight bracket, tools, spades and 'elephant' cover to name but a few! Yours etc....
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    Thanks Mel. You have two 5.5-inch? I am rapidly coming to the conclusion one is enough or so my girlfriend would have me believe! You are right about the markings I will take a closer look over the weekend. Obviously my barrel and carriage were never matched in service but we might find something, somewhere. Where are you based? I might have to impose and take some pictures of your guns. Best regards, James.
  8. James Shopland
    Sorry Mel, Nothing quite so exciting just a plain old white circle. Having said that I will take a closer look over the whole gun. Thanks for the photo though. How long have your had your 5.5-inch? James.
  9. James Shopland
    Sorry Mel, Nothing quite so exciting just a plain old white circle. Having said that I will take a closer look over the whole gun. Thanks for the photo though. How long have your had your 5.5-inch? James.
  10. James Shopland
    Yes we were very lucky to find a barrel and yes it does have the jacket; doubly lucky All we need to do now is find a 5.5-inch barrel for the other carriage! Below is a marking we found on the outer leg of the left trail (looking from the breech end). Any ideas anyone?
  11. James Shopland
    Hi Mel, We have located a 4.5-inch barrel. If you have any leads on a 5.5-inch....
  12. James Shopland
    Mate what happened to the Old Matador?
  13. James Shopland
    Thanks everyone. Chris I am afraid there are no aerial mounts fitted but I will try and photograph the roof and post the pictures. The main body is split into two main compartments (excluding the generator,) with sliding window between the two. Either side of the divider there is bench/desk. In the front compartment there are three fixed seats facing the partition and in the back there are two facing forwards over the wheel arches. Best regards, James.
  14. James Shopland
    What a lovely old truck. Is she now restored? Best regards, James.
  15. James Shopland
    Thanks guys for all your replies; they are much appreciated. Below is a picture of the old girl. We do in fact have a generator but I have no idea if it is the right one. As you can see from the picture above the generator was locate behind the o/s rear wheel. Inside the body all of the partition and desks are in situ and we still have some of the seats. Thanks again for your interest. James.
  16. James Shopland
    Thanks Guys, Below is a picture of the old girl in the field. Despite our initial concerns she came out okay. Loaded up for the journey home: In the workshop: If you want to read more follow the restoration blog at http://www.shoplandcollection.com Kindest regards, James
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    Sorry Robert, I meant the station. To be honest we are not exactly sure what we need ourselves to fit out the QLR.
  18. James Shopland
    Hi guys, We have a rather empty looking QLR that needs a wireless set. Any help appreciated. best regards, James.
  19. James Shopland
    Hi guys, Currently looking for a DT cab. Would consider open or closed. Many thanks. james.
  20. James Shopland
    Hi guys, We are currently restoring a 4.5-inch field gun Which is far from complete. The carriage and many of the parts are the same as the more common 5.5-inch gun. If anyone has any bit cluttering their garage and would like to see them go to a good home, please let me know. Best regards, James.
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