US 105mm howitzer comments... (1 Viewer)

[Obee]

Terry,

great photos showing the 2 positions of the lunette.

Note that where its show down position, on the other trail you can see a hand spike strapped on. That would be placed into a holder on the trail and used to manouver the gun when changing line, and you can also just see one in the Ardennes image on the LH side.

John

 

[binder001]

Gary: When in tow, the lunette will point downwards correct? I plan to correct the errors and make the lunette work through micro-drilling and scratch-build a new lunette. Does the lunette pivot through the socket and then locked in place? Thanks N-P

It is my understanding that the lunette was swiveled down for towing, using the "down" position raised the trails for better clearance while towing. Raising it allowed the lunette to be used like a trail spike - a point for someone to grab onto for moving the gun.

As far as the exact method for the swiveling, I would have to refer back to the Tech Manual.

Gary B.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

The K&C photo of the 105 gun shows a lunette on the left trail where there shouldn't be one and it is in the down position for towing. The trail spike which should be in use in the firing position is stowed on the left trail in travelling position.

The photo shows the lunette on the right trail raised in firing position.

Every which way.

Terry

 

[noli-poli]

It is my understanding that the lunette was swiveled down for towing, using the "down" position raised the trails for better clearance while towing. Raising it allowed the lunette to be used like a trail spike - a point for someone to grab onto for moving the gun.

As far as the exact method for the swiveling, I would have to refer back to the Tech Manual.

Gary B.

Thanks Gary.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I have noticed on my model, the play in the trails allows the right trail to fit on top of the left trail for towing and not the other way around, so before "correcting" the model by breaking off the left lunette, consider how you will tow the gun

Terry

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Gary,

yes I did notice the excellent poses of the gunners, but didn't really see the positions created.

The No1 is there, he's the gun Sgt, and the No2 is there, operating the breech and laying the gun for elevation, but the No3, who lays the gun for line, isn't present.

The extra sets have 2 gun numbers loading and preparing the riunds, and another is carrying cartriges while the corporal ( bombadier in UK + Aussie batterys) is on the tannoy getting fire orders.

Well done on picking up the mistake!!!

Maybe K&C can now make another add on the No3 laying for line?

John

What is the correct crew for a 105 howitzer? I have seen references for 6 - 10. The 6 man crew included a section chief (Sergeant), loader, gunner, firer, and 2 ammo passers. With the add-on K&C figures that is the K&C 6 man crew. An additional add-on is the corporal radio operator making a crew of 7. I saw a WW2 clip of Glamor Gal G Battery of the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima with a 10 man crew with 5 of the positions just listed as crew.

Terry

 

[binder001]

Terry, the WW2 authorized crew was 10 including a driver for the truck. The section chief and driver were in the cab, the other 8 were in the back.

Gary B

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Terry, the WW2 authorized crew was 10 including a driver for the truck. The section chief and driver were in the cab, the other 8 were in the back.

Gary B

I've got the DD039 GMC 2-1/2 ton truck with 3 figures including a driver. I think I will pair up the sets.

Terry

 

[noli-poli]

I have noticed on my model, the play in the trails allows the right trail to fit on top of the left trail for towing and not the other way around, so before "correcting" the model by breaking off the left lunette, consider how you will tow the gun

Terry

I just took off the left lunette. I plan to micro drill the part where the left lunette was and insert a crow bar (using the Frontline 105 as reference). Took out the lunette assembly and will scratch-build a new one and make the lunette movable, pointing either up or down. I am currently still studying pictures from actual pictures/manuals. As you can see, the lunette and draw bar is in the center between the left and right spade. I need to figure out how the left trail will hold when in tow

This may take a while as I am working on a modified Chaffee (the 2nd one). Next in line is CS Hanomag correcting those "pesky" hinges, and then the 105. I'll post pictures when these are all done.

N-P

 

[Humbug]

Just noticed that the shield (center part) is not level either!!

 

[noli-poli]

I just took off the left lunette. I plan to micro drill the part where the left lunette was and insert a crow bar (using the Frontline 105 as reference). Took out the lunette assembly and will scratch-build a new one and make the lunette movable, pointing either up or down. I am currently still studying pictures from actual pictures/manuals. As you can see, the lunette and draw bar is in the center between the left and right spade. I need to figure out how the left trail will hold when in tow

This may take a while as I am working on a modified Chaffee (the 2nd one). Next in line is CS Hanomag correcting those "pesky" hinges, and then the 105. I'll post pictures when these are all done.

N-P

Finally had the time to correct the rhe lunette/draw bar assembly of KC DD031 105mm Field Gun. Stayed as close as possible to the real thing using scratch-built materials from jewelry accessories. The original has a double lunette (one on each trail that overlaps when in tow.

The correction allows you to position the lunette in tow and firing position:

 

[noli-poli]

More corrected lunette photos:

 

[noli-poli]

BTW, the GMC tarps were originally made by B.A.R some 5 years ago...

 

[Obee]

Finally had the time to correct the rhe lunette/draw bar assembly of KC DD031 105mm Field Gun. Stayed as close as possible to the real thing using scratch-built materials from jewelry accessories. The original has a double lunette (one on each trail that overlaps when in tow.

The correction allows you to position the lunette in tow and firing position:

Nice work, just like the real thing.... I used to serve on one of theses guns, and I noticed the error when it was first made....

Well done !!!

John

 

[noli-poli]

Nice work, just like the real thing.... I used to serve on one of theses guns, and I noticed the error when it was first made....

Well done !!!

John

Thanks John.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

The gun towed by the truck looks great together.Has got me now contemplating on this pair in the near future ! ^&grin

 

[Saber]

The gun towed by the truck looks great together.Has got me now contemplating on this pair in the near future ! ^&grin

That is a great looking pic with those two together. Very nice!

 

[Rob]

Couldn't agree more Gary. I was lucky enough to get this as a gift and it's a superb piece and easily my favourite K&C artillery piece ( even more so than the Normandy 88) there is just something about the Bulge range that K&C nail year after year on this range. The gun looks terrific and the crew have that realism that is trademark of the Bulge range, to me the figures have that air of troops fighting conditions and fatigue along with the enemy. It's sets like these that put K&C way out in front for me. Great review Gary

Rob

 

[Saber]

there is just something about the Bulge range that K&C nail year after year on this range.

Yea...it's the Holy &%#! I'm freezing out here look!{eek3}{sm4} Anyone who's ever tried to stay warm walking an OP in 2 feet of snow at 2am in the dead of winter can relate to that look! The American bulge GI's are some of my favorite WWII figures.

 

[mario]

Finally had the time to correct the rhe lunette/draw bar assembly of KC DD031 105mm Field Gun. Stayed as close as possible to the real thing using scratch-built materials from jewelry accessories. The original has a double lunette (one on each trail that overlaps when in tow.

The correction allows you to position the lunette in tow and firing position:

Excellent:smile2:Very nice!!!Thank you for the picture.
Mario