rnixartillery Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I am just coming to completion of an 1920 18 pdr MkV restoration which has been ground up. This piece was an absolute B*****d to break down into parts and took quite some time. This mark of 18 pdr is by far the rarest surviving today and is one of only a handful in preservation. Without going into too much detail here are some pics,I am still in the finishing process so hopefully a couple of weeks should see it through ! Rob.....................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Looks smart Rob. How similar is it to the models used during The Great War? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 More pics ! Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Lovely Job Rob! Here's one from the first war. Amazing what a difference just a few years can make. Ron Edited July 28, 2014 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot65 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Superb job you'veb done there! Looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yes it is looking fantastic. :cool2: What condition was it in when you got it, and where do you find these things..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 The Mk V was quite a leap forward in development standards particularly because they introduced the split trail for increased travers, from what I have read this improvement was not received very well amongst gunners maybe because it was something new and unfamiliar with. As we all know the 25 pdr reverted back to the old style box trail. The original format would have been fitted with wooden Artillery wheels but not the same design as the earlier Marks, the MkV wheel had a larger thicker tyre. The Gun I have just completed was fitted pre WWII with the Martin Parry conversion for mechanized movement which was the preferred conversion by the Irish Army, the Guns in British service however were converted to take the standard 9,00/16" Hub and WD split rim.attached are a few pics of MkV's on wood. Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi, what is the story behind this, and I think I can safely say that some photos of the condition in which you got it and during the renovation process would be greatly appreciated by all here! By the way, how similar is that trail to the later 17 pdr? trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Are the tyres original or modern replacements? By the tread pattern I'm thinking old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Are the tyres original or modern replacements? By the tread pattern I'm thinking old. The tyres are New but made from the old moulds a US Import, there were only 6 of these here in the UK and believe me I was in shock when I was told how much they were...............................frightening ! Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Rob, I know that you have a FAC, do you restore all your stuff to live fire? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Rob, I know that you have a FAC, do you restore all your stuff to live fire?Dave Dave, I restore my Guns to the best of my ability and generally to Blank firing standards, as Im sure you will appreciate finding the seals and packing's for the recouperators is not easy anymore and I don't think the old seals would take the charging pressures that are required to fire a live projectile. Personally I do not fire my Guns at all ,I have been through that faze many years ago and don't get kicks from it anymore plus I hate the cleaning process that follows. I just like to look at them every day ! :help: Rob....................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Yep it's the only reason I don't fire my 2 pounder!....... I hate all that cleaning after. Ron (looking for the tongue in cheek smiley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf30 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Looking at your thread, does anyone have an idea where I might find a 2 pounder for a Daimler Armoured Car ? Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Looking at your thread, does anyone have an idea where I might find a 2 pounder for a Daimler Armoured Car ? Thanks, Andy Like this one ! Rob...................rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Is this the forerunner of the 18/25 Pr , used by the BEF in 1940 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The 18/25pdr was a essentially a marriage of the 25pdr (87.6mm/3.45") gun on the 18pdr (84mm/3.3") carriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Is this the forerunner of the 18/25 Pr , used by the BEF in 1940 ?[/quote Yes this was the last production model of the 18 pdr ordnance on Mark five carriage, the majority of 18/25 pdr's were converted on mark four carriages although I believe some mark five carriages were converted but in small numbers. These were on the British wheel conversion on 9.00/16" WD Artillery wheels. This particular 18 pdr is ex-Irish which differs slightly from the British 18 pdr MkV. Rob....................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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