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Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:28 pm
by michael hilton
Hello everyone, finally back in the 'fold'. After a long layoff the lure of Armortek proved to be too strong so, I treated myself to the 'Limber'and ordered the 25PDR from the next production run. My kit arrived yesterday, I was so excited I met the UPS delivery van/man halfway up our street.....
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:24 pm
by Derek Attree
Hi Mick
Nice to have you back
Derek
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:05 pm
by phil fitzpatrick
Hi Mick
Nice to hear and see you back on the forum.
Hope you and the boss are well.
Mick's 25 pounder sounds like you have been carp fishing
Look forward to following your build.
cheers
Phil
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:21 pm
by John Fitzsimons
Welcome back. Now you will need the tractor to pull it.
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:10 pm
by Ian Rodney
……There can only be one tractor to pull the 25pdr & Ammunition Limber……to complement the Kompact kits…..and that is The British Morris Quad Field Artillery Gun 4 x 4 Tractor.
We can all only hope that Mark will come up with above or something similar someday?
Cheers
Ian
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:41 am
by michael hilton
Thank you for the welcome gentlemen, I have followed all of the various 'builds' during the past months, always an interesting read. I was delighted when the Kompact Kits arrived on the scene. Ian, I agree with you....fingers crossed for a Morris Quad.
The usual Armortek quality can be found in 25PDR Limber, much more my weight, looking forward to the build. The earlier 'posts' regarding this kit,I find most helpful.Mick.
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:43 pm
by michael hilton
My book, British 25PDR Field Gun arrived this morning. Mail order from Barbarossa Books.
Looks to be an excellent reference. I realize I am way behind most of the Kompact Kit field gun builders.
.....Mick
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:48 pm
by michael hilton
Made a start on the limber build, I am watching carefully how other builders progress.
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:57 am
by John Fitzsimons
Did you keep your lovely trailer?
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:24 am
by michael hilton
Hello John, yes the trailer is in the garage. I was looking to build a diorama on the trailer and include the 25PDR, Limber, and (fingers crossed) a Morris Quad
...Mick
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:27 am
by Dennis Jones
Good to see you back in the fold Mick.
Dennis.
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:21 pm
by michael hilton
Thank you Dennis, it's nice to feel the cold steel again
...MIck
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:13 pm
by michael hilton
Nice gentle build....enjoying every moment...Mick
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:39 pm
by phil fitzpatrick
Looking good Mick,
Glad you are back enjoying the building.
Cheers
Phil
Re: Mick's 25 Pounder
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:17 am
by michael hilton
Hello Bob, Don't know the answer to your question....I have used red oxide on my tanks...so I will go with this on the 'Limber'.
Thanks Phil, I enjoy following your builds....you must have a large collection by now.
Just started on the Acid Etch Primer....Mick