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Dontos · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject: PAK 43/41 88mm AT Gun

Just wanted to pop in a few shots of another unique piece that we are tinkering with, taken today.

Regards
Don

Dontos · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: PAK 43/41 88mm AT Gun

BTW:

Last weekend the breech and assembly were disassembled. She is no demiled and is now a 'semi' operational gun. Problems with the recoil buffer keep it from full function.

It would be cool if we had an 88 dummy round to make a 'sub-cal' device for the upcoming demonstration, but alas no such luck. Look for her to be displayed, slightly dressed up at the end of May.

The first time this piece has been exhibited to the public. One of many surprizes, at a 'Don't Miss' event.

Don

west-front · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: PAK 43/41 88mm AT Gun

the Sdkfz 223 looks good too Don

armyjunk2 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 1416

I wondered where that went...

Dontos · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:50 am Post subject: Re: PAK 43/41 88mm AT Gun

The 223 is my current 'cosmetic' (mainly preservation) restortion project.

She is to get repainted next week. (the primer paint is to prep the areas that were bare metal due to preservation work to remove rust. Following full exterior repaint, It will be dressed up for public exhibit and eventually to join the WWII gallery within the museum.

The real pity is not having the time (or funding) to do a full restoration. Unlike many of the Original Collection vehicles, the 223 has fared well over the years, and her engine is originally complete. A true gem that might some day get the indepth attention that can easily bring her back to life.

Oh well,....in the meantime, I'm trying to do as much as possible to get her presentable for the end of the month.

It seems I have a 'thing' Rolling Eyes