Adrian Barrell Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I thought there was something odd about that tyre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 is this better I will be looking forward seing the rest of the restoration, I have become fasinated by british guns. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 That's Better ! Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not a Pheasant, but this picture amused me for some reason... Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not a Pheasant, but this picture amused me for some reason...[ATTACH=CONFIG]98446[/ATTACH] Cheers, Terry Very Good Terry ,these 17 pdr's are as common as muck ! :thumbsup: Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We moved it indoors; it had been sitting out by the roller door for several years. Aside from some rust in one of the storage boxes, it came up pretty good after I washed all the spider-webs off of it. Let me know if you want any detail photos or anything. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for the offer Terry but I have a Standard 17 pdr in my collection already. At least you have yours under cover and out of the elements which is best for long term preservation. Rob........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Wow, that's really interesting. The CMP FAT/FGT with the boxes on the back would tie in nicely with the development of the limberless / FGT that I have (which is a bit of a mystery). I assume this is late war? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 As a bit of a random act I decided to spend a day restoring the spares and tool boxes for the Pheasant and it worked out well because I wanted to see what the paint colour looked like that I have decided to go with !. I also found some nice canvass that looked right to cover the box lids which works well with the paint colour.Still welding and grinding at the moment so hopefuly I will start assembling very soon ! Rob.....................rnixartillery. Is there any chance of getting the dimensions of the boxes so I can see if they fit a stowage point on my truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Lauren, I would guess the photo was taken in southern Italy judging by the surroundings ,the pheasant as a weapon was rendered obsolete by the end of 1943 as it was replaced by the 17 pdr. The stowage on the quad roof is spare Ammunition or at least the boxes anyway which I do have in the collection. Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Ah, probably not then although it has opened my eyes to the 17 pounder. Thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 The number 5 body was used on quads so they could carry the 17pdr ammo rounds if needed as the rear was open and a canvas roof coverd the top I have not been able to findany pictures of any racking in the rear so assume it was boxed rounds carried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 The number 5 body was used on quads so they could carry the 17pdr ammo rounds if needed as the rear was open and a canvas roof coverd the topI have not been able to findany pictures of any racking in the rear so assume it was boxed rounds carried as this picture proves ! Rob..................rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well after a very long wait and several other restorations later I now have enough space in the workshop to hopefully finish the Pheasant. The Gun was assembled in primer a couple of years back to make certain it would all fit together correctly which is how it has been since then. My son and I lifted the ordnance from the saddle last Saturday and the carriage was swiftly dismantled and prept ready for paint. We are weather dependant lifting the painted gun back on the carriage today making the whole thing more mobile and to progress while the enthusiasm is still with me ! Pics attached Rob..........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 :yay: It is looking good, keep up the good work there cant be much left :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looking good Rob, a visit back to Cathcart with the finished product is surely in order. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I am so glad to see more progress, this is my favourite artillery restoration trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 looking good :wow: keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for the interest Chaps, so the weather was kind today and things came on leaps and bounds. Ordnance fitted VERY carefully as not to damage any paint work ,this really is a heavy lump of steal to have hanging on the front of a telehandler and with only an inch to play with things were tight. Anyhow I could not resist fitting some CES as I have been looking at it for the past couple of years in the back store room so it is now where it belongs. I also fitted the sight assembly which was another parts I restored some time ago along with the 'cut off' bar. Next task is to paint the Ring and fit the firing linkage. more pics for those interested upwards and onwards ! Rob...................rnixartillery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Things are moving along nicely and with the exception of having the platform sandblasted and a bit of painting its getting there, I fitted the shield yesterday and have been fitting brackets etc today. When the pheasant was in brief service it didn't carry much kit on the gun itself and with it being in a direct fire role there was no need for the leather work and sighting gear that a 25 pdr would have carried. Although it would look great to have all this kit attached it would not be accurate . One stand out feature is the height of the barrel once fully elevated, I must remember to lower it before pulling out of the workshop because the door is quite a bit lower ! :nut: Rob...................rnixartillery. Edited May 12, 2015 by rnixartillery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Better by the day. What would the towing vehicle have been Rob? Quad and limber, Bren-type carrier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Better by the day. What would the towing vehicle have been Rob? Quad and limber, Bren-type carrier ? They were generally towed behind a 3 ton truck or Quads as one of the pictures in an earlier post shows ,as with anti-tank Artillery you don't need the quantity of ammunition that is required with field artillery, In theory one round equals one direct hit depending on the accuracy of the gun crew and range. Rob...................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 As good as all your projects Rob, lovely job. It would be educational to see it alongside a regular 17pdr for comparison....and your place is the only place on the planet where that's possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Now you just need a Quad :cool2: but very nice looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Now you just need a Quad :cool2: but very nice looking I've just sold one and don't want another ! I don't collect vehicles anymore just Artillery. Rob......................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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