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Author:  Story [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
This is a quick and dirty sub-assembly build, slated to be mounted on a Kriegsmarine R-boat (kitbashed from an AIRFIX S-boat).
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That's gonna take awhile, so in the interim I'm going for completing the low-hanging fruit.
It's not meant to be a super-detailed build, so there'll be no additional photo-etching or insane detailing work.

The 'deck' is an aluminum screened porch vent surplus from a home project.

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For excessive details on the L/56 Bofors at sea, see
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_4cm-56_mk12.php

The gun kit is from the AIRFIX offering.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix- ... or--181436
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The base is a stub casing (from the era of trench art ash trays). Image

After a bath in white vinegar, it got some elbow grease and Brasso.
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Stampings seem to indicate that it's a February 1943 Navy contract (little anchor) vintage case made by Lyon, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan (triangle L) for a Mk 1 Bofors (the aircooled L/56 that they mounted later in the war on PT boats as Jap barge busters).

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Author:  Admhawk [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Nice.

The 1955 lot number, might be a date on the casing that would indicate it was repurposed, possibly cut down and used as a mortar charge, which was a common practice in the 50's to save money on brass. I know it was done for Squid and Limbo A/S mortars.
Author:  drasticplastic [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
"First to Fight" makes a very detailed 1/72 plastic Bofors.
:wave_1:
Author:  Story [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Admhawk wrote:
Nice.

The 1955 lot number, might be a date on the casing that would indicate it was repurposed, possibly cut down and used as a mortar charge, which was a common practice in the 50's to save money on brass. I know it was done for Squid and Limbo A/S mortars.


Interesting theory, but when compared to other Mk I cases with the lot # in the same location, ;1955' is in fact a lot number and not a date.

The 40mm Bofors round is a fixed piece of ammunition, with the powder charge inside a bottle necked brass case.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy ... laQZJ0TN9Q

Mortar rounds consist of the projectile propelled by varying amounts of propellant rings (known as 'cheese' from their shape). No brass casing involved.
https://www.gd-otscanada.com/product/81mm-mortar/
Author:  Story [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
drasticplastic wrote:
"First to Fight" makes a very detailed 1/72 plastic Bofors.
:wave_1:


True enough, but the detail level of the AIRFIX Bofors matches the detail level of the AIRFIX S-Boat I'm working on.
Author:  Fliger747 [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Is this a scratch build project?
Author:  Story [ Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Fliger747 wrote:
Is this a scratch build project?


Story wrote:
This is a quick and dirty sub-assembly build, slated to be mounted on a Kriegsmarine R-boat (kitbashed from an AIRFIX S-boat).


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_boat
Author:  Admhawk [ Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Story wrote:
Admhawk wrote:
Nice.

The 1955 lot number, might be a date on the casing that would indicate it was repurposed, possibly cut down and used as a mortar charge, which was a common practice in the 50's to save money on brass. I know it was done for Squid and Limbo A/S mortars.


Interesting theory, but when compared to other Mk I cases with the lot # in the same location, ;1955' is in fact a lot number and not a date.

The 40mm Bofors round is a fixed piece of ammunition, with the powder charge inside a bottle necked brass case.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy ... laQZJ0TN9Q

Mortar rounds consist of the projectile propelled by varying amounts of propellant rings (known as 'cheese' from their shape). No brass casing involved.
https://www.gd-otscanada.com/product/81mm-mortar/


Dear Mr Story,
I do not wish to hijack your build thread, so here is a link to help explain my reference to A/S Mortars and repurposed casings, not to be confused with Army mortars.
I thought at first that maybe your stand could be one, but I no longer believe that to be the case (no pun intended). I hope that you find this informative.
http://www.resinshipyard.com/files/Squid%20and%20Limbo%20Charges.pdf

Also, the question above regarding scratchbuilding is simply asking if you made the parts from scratch(raw materials, pieces you made by yourself), or is the gun from a kit that you purchased? The poster obviously didn't see the airfix kit image you included in the original post.

Regards,
Darren
Author:  Fliger747 [ Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
The poster did see the "kit". The question was a subtile way to ask if perhaps another forum might have a better audience! This is a scratch and not a kit bash area.

Best wishes: Tom
Author:  Admhawk [ Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Fliger747 wrote:
The poster did see the "kit". The question was a subtile way to ask if perhaps another forum might have a better audience! This is a scratch and not a kit bash area.

Best wishes: Tom


Sorry Tom, no disrespect intended.
Author:  Fliger747 [ Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
No worries! Perhaps a better audience in "Picture Post, WIP". Lots of creative work modifying kits over there, including Willie's and Hank's Fletchers. Building a lot of scratch stuff on a kit canvas.

Cheers: Tom
Author:  Story [ Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Admhawk wrote:

I do not wish to hijack your build thread, so here is a link to help explain my reference to A/S Mortars and repurposed casings, not to be confused with Army mortars.


Darren,

Threads like these are meant to inspire and educate, so meandering thoughts are far from hijacking.

Thanks for the edification, A/S mortars are not a rabbit hole I've been down before.
Author:  Story [ Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/72nd scale 40mm Bofors Mk I weapons mount
Fliger747 wrote:
The poster did see the "kit". The question was a subtile way to ask if perhaps another forum might have a better audience! This is a scratch and not a kit bash area.

Best wishes: Tom


Tom,

Note that EnglishGunner used a Shapeways deck gun that I sourced for him.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=164978&start=20

This thread is a scratchbuild presentation, since the original manufacturers of the Bofors case and window vent never intended them to be a nautical themed display base.
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