I have got some use of my left index finger back but not enough yet to do any real master work. Seems like a good time to get all the parts of the new project laid out and start bolting together some more metal stuff.
Beautiful work (and I love the Star Wars models in the background!!!)
I have not heard the term "Pheasant" before and some Google turned up the fact that it was a code-name for the 17 Pdr. But I also saw something to the effect that it was a hybrid gun? A 17 Pdr gun on a 25 Pdr. carriage?
Can someone talk about the variants and/or what the specifics of a Pheasant are?
I am loving this build already. I have a 25 pdr. and a Pak 40 awaiting assembly. This might be my excuse to order a 17 PDR.
And I 'SO' want to do an 88. If it ever comes back in production. Live artillery (and big model artillery) is a passion!
Pheasant was indeed a hybrid stop gap piece. 17 Pdr mounted on the 25Pdr carriage prior to the purpose built carriage of the 17 Pdr most recognise. From what limited info we can find it served in North Africa but doesn't seem to pop up anywhere else. I love the 25 Pdr and this allowed me a Tiger killer with loads of rivets
Interesting photo that last one: shows the extended firing lever in some detail. That's where I stranded ehhhh, 2 years ago....
Good grief, I have to get my life back and start building again!
I have 2 pics that show the firing mechanism close enough for me to figure it. I will be making parts for this and if you drop me a quick email I'll send you the pics.
With a little filing the 17 Pdr slide fits the slide trough of the 25 Pdr. Good progress today on the 25 Pdr carriage. This is actually the first rime I have been able to add our update set to a kit as I build it rather than afterwards