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It looks like there are some people here who own a real one of these guns, so I guess this is as good a place to ask as any: What are the basic dimensions of the recoil cylinder under the barrel of the 2-pounder antitank gun?
I’m basically looking for the total length, the diameter, the length of the domed end cap, and the lengths and positions of the bands on it ![]() The reason I would like to know is this: This is a Sherman BARV, and after much headscratching on various forums about what that thing’s purpose is, which was solved by the REME museum (it’s a shock absorber, for using a cable to pull things free when they’re stuck), I finally worked out it’s a 2-pounder recoil cylinder — and not 6-pounder, as I thought at first. But now to build it in 1:35 scale to go on this: I have some photos I can estimate dimensions from, but it would be much easier if someone who has access to a real one, would be kind enough to measure it up ![]() |
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I'll take a look at mine tomorrow. Ron
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Thanks, that would be great
![]() ![]() Here’s a quick sketch of the dimensions I’m after: Last edited by Jakko Westerbeke; 22-08-24 at 19:59. |
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I'll print your diagram off
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Hello Jakko, hopefully these pics and dimensions might help.
# Total length in metric 1100 mm, = tube 1050 + cone 50 ~ # Tube 110 mm diameter # Rail 850 long from end, 110 wide, with +50 mm sides # First band 150 mm from end, then 130 space, then 2nd band 130 mm wide I don't have yet the cone/bolt protrusion. Cheers |
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I'll stand down now. Ron
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Thank you both! This should give me enough information to scratchbuild something that looks like the real thing, and get the BARV model finished
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I thought I’d show you what I built based on Graeme’s measurements:
It’s not perfect, but it will look good enough under the BARV’s catwalk. Now I just need to wait for the glue to dry so I can paint it and stick it onto the model ![]() |
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Nice work. That part would be a good start for you building me a model of the AT gun.
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Oh, but that’s rather easier:
Fifteen years ago, Vulcan released a kit of one in 1:35 scale, though it is hard to get hold of nowadays. There are a few more options, but most of those in 1:35 are even harder to get; 1:72 is easy enough, if you don’t mind buying Russian, anyway. |
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many years ago I was a happy 1:35 modeler, then went Full Scale ........ which requires more space than the back bedroom .... sigh ?
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