Britains Heavy Howitzer (Parts) (1 Viewer)

[johnnybach]

Parts required to complete a Britains Heavy Howitzer. I have the "bottom half" ( in need of some TLC) - and need the top half to complete: (condition unimportant, as I don't ever want to fire the beast - so not too concerned if it doesn't work again).

But..................would love to complete with breech and barrel etc. For purchase or perhaps trade me for something you want. If I don't have it - I can possibly make it????{sm4}

Here's what I have - and what I'd like it to look like.

Thanks - johnnybach

 

[beating retreat]

Looking forward to seeing this one restored JB:^&grin^&grin

 

[Go for Broke]

I think this will be a tough piece to acquire. Good luck and keep us updated!

 

[johnnybach]

Looking forward to seeing this one restored JB:^&grin^&grin

Me too Sah! I s'pose I could always leave it like it is - and title it "Direct Hit!"^&grin

If you spot the bits anywhere - give me a yell John - thx :salute::- jb

 

[johnnybach]

I think this will be a tough piece to acquire. Good luck and keep us updated!

I will be visiting all my usual haunts - and yes - it will probably be a tough find! But...............if you don't ask????? jb

 

[aujj65]

JB,

This was at one of the London shows. I will keep my eye out next month.

Jeff

 

[johnnybach]

JB,

This was at one of the London shows. I will keep my eye out next month.

Jeff

Excellent Jeff - That's the monster alright! I doubt whether the owner would allow you to dismantle the "top half" though!!! (which is the bit I want).

That bottom half came along with a large job-lot I bought from an e-bay buy. If I can get it completed, it will fit nicely to the back of a Steam Traction Engine - currently nearing completion.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for me - jb

 

[Hazebrouck]

John,

Speaking of steam traction engines, it could be worth talking to a local model engineer about that one. Some of the barrel and mechanism parts look like they could be turned up fairly easily on a small lathe.

Scott

 

[waynepoo]

John,
Good luck in finding a gun mate, I have both versions which I have to say took ages to find. The key is persistence and you will succeed, mind it may cost you a few Bob! I am curious about your plan to use the traction engine, what make have you got? what scale etc? I have long planned to do the same.







And before you ask....not for sale :wink2:
Wayne.

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Wayne - I haven't shown my Steam Tractor yet - as it isn't finished. I got it from John Eden Studios in the UK ( after a tip-off from Obee). He made one up for Luiz in South America.

I liked it very much - as I've seen one in a WW1 re-enactment in the South of England. I'm painting mine up to look similar to the colour scheme of the one I saw then. (There's a you-tube of the event I posted somewhere here too).

Mine currently looks like this - but I've come to a stop - as I can't make up my mind whether or not to put a canopy on it. I'm also going to make it Glossy - so it's somewhat unfinished yet. The driver comes with the kit - and all is 54mm.

I think the Britains big Howitzer will look okay with it - so yes - will keep looking. There's probably the bit I want lurking in a cardboard box somewhere - so it's just a matter of finding it - and putting it back together again.

Here's an on-going project pic for you. Chat to Obee about it - 'cos he also made one up before me. jb

 

[johnnybach]

John,

Speaking of steam traction engines, it could be worth talking to a local model engineer about that one. Some of the barrel and mechanism parts look like they could be turned up fairly easily on a small lathe.

Scott

It's a thought - but as I've only just got the wheels and bed - I'll give it a go with looking around first. Not a bad idea though. Thanks Scott. jb

 

[Krieglok]

Nice work on the Steam tractor. I have had the same idea using an older gas powered tractor. Not a lot of documentation to work from, unfortunately.

I have been collecting Britains howitzers and guns for years. I recently picked up a 18" Garrison gun and a couple mobile 18" howitzers. I Collect different guns based on their period of manufacture. Nice to see there are other "heavy gun" fanatics here.



There have been a few "parts" guns up on the US and UK eBay sites recently. Keep looking!

Here is an article you may enjoy, provided to me by another big gun fan...

http://toysoldiershop.com/docs/30-33_TS_99_Britains Heavy Howitzer 2.pdf

Tom

 

[johnnybach]

Nice work on the Steam tractor. I have had the same idea using an older gas powered tractor. Not a lot of documentation to work from, unfortunately.

I have been collecting Britains howitzers and guns for years. I recently picked up a 18" Garrison gun and a couple mobile 18" howitzers. I Collect different guns based on their period of manufacture. Nice to see there are other "heavy gun" fanatics here.



There have been a few "parts" guns up on the US and UK eBay sites recently. Keep looking!

Here is an article you may enjoy, provided to me by another big gun fan...

http://toysoldiershop.com/docs/30-33_TS_99_Britains Heavy Howitzer 2.pdf

Tom

Thanks for the article Tom - most interesting. Yep - I'm still looking for a "top half" - though mine won't be firing anything - far too dangerous - as I spend lots of time repairing figures - many of which probably became in that unhappy state of dis-repair- due in part to beasts like this ( and their owners!!).

I'm still pondering putting a cover over my Tractor - so haven't progressed it any further yet - but as I have plenty of wounded Soldiers and animals to repair - I'm not short of any work.

If you - or any friends ever hear or come across any top parts to either weapon - please do let me know...

Thanks again - nice to know we have similar likes {sm4} jb