Steve T Posted July 10, 2016 Posted July 10, 2016 Bought a couple of 40mm practice projectiles last week off a nice Scottish chap. They were in half decent nick but had no markings or paint left on them at all. So, decided to paint them up. Had to take the bench grinder to them to get them to fit in the shell cases, but don't think I've done too bad. The stenciling has come out very nicely 1 3
Norrie Posted July 10, 2016 Posted July 10, 2016 @Steve T, Nice stuff, they do look good...and make a crackin display... I have a 40mm Bofors case here dated 1952, with a 53/54 ? dated primer... if it's any good to you...?? Cover the post, and it's yours if you want it...:)
Steve T Posted July 10, 2016 Author Posted July 10, 2016 That is very kind of you, but I am strictly WW2. Lovely shell cases, but I would always look at it and think..... 'you shouldn't be in my War Room......' 1
Norrie Posted July 10, 2016 Posted July 10, 2016 50 minutes ago, Steve T said: That is very kind of you, but I am strictly WW2. Lovely shell cases, but I would always look at it and think..... 'you shouldn't be in my War Room......' Cant really blame you.....At the moment, I'm just "everything"...BUT, will soon specialise in WW2 too.....That was the reason for the offer...:)
Norrie Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 17 hours ago, Steve T said: WW2 is the way to go....... Completely agree...BUT, other militaria just keeps jumping out at me.....
Steve T Posted July 11, 2016 Author Posted July 11, 2016 You have to resist! Think of what you could buy from WW2 with the money! 1
Norrie Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 47 minutes ago, Steve T said: You have to resist! Think of what you could buy from WW2 with the money! LOL, I cant tho....my willpower is zero on things military...:) TBH, the things I've had in the past when I was lots younger, and either gave them away or swapped them...all brought home by an uncle who fought in WW2..I could kick myself now...:(
Steve T Posted July 12, 2016 Author Posted July 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Norrie said: .....and either gave them away or swapped them...all brought home by an uncle who fought in WW2..I could kick myself now...:( You.....you........you......you.................. DID WHAT???????? Don't kick yourself. Give me your address and I will happily come round and do it for you. Lots. 2
Norrie Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 5 hours ago, Steve T said: You.....you........you......you.................. DID WHAT???????? Don't kick yourself. Give me your address and I will happily come round and do it for you. Lots. Yep, I was a boy, and didnt realise the importance of the things...things like the German helmet with decals, ( It was green with no liner, but had a chinstrap) the German Pith helmet,The British Pith helmet, his Para beret with badge..., the sword stick, the leather Webley holster, etc... their were other things, but for the life of me, I cant remember what they were...his Webley Revolver was handed into the police,I remember that day like it was yesterday, I'd been told it was to be mine when I grew up...and almost cried when my gran gave it to the cop.....:(
BillyBofors Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 The projectiles don't look right for some reason. Are they later L70s? WW2 era practice shells should be painted as shown. Cheers, Graeme 1
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