Airborne's Dragon 1/35 150mm Howitzer

[The Smythe Meister]

Cracking job mate,nice one

[minitnkr]

Looks a beauty. Don't forget the rocks in the rock cage to stabilize the tow bogie.

[Airborne01]

Looks a beauty. Don't forget the rocks in the rock cage to stabilize the tow bogie.

Not sure I know what you mean Paul; was there usually a 'rock cage' or counterweight attached over the tow bar/ front bogie to keep the whole muzzle-heavy piece balanced when under tow? If so that might explain the purpose of the upright fittings on the front bogie!
Steve

[minitnkr]

There is a shelf of expanded metal underneath the bogie's axle where rocks could be placed to add extra weight. Maybe this was if they didn't have time to take the barrel completely out of battery for travel? Don't know, just seen it in photos and guessed, as some pics show travel in battery.

[Airborne01]

There is a shelf of expanded metal underneath the bogie's axle where rocks could be placed to add extra weight. Maybe this was if they didn't have time to take the barrel completely out of battery for travel? Don't know, just seen it in photos and guessed, as some pics show travel in battery.

Don't know for sure either Paul, but it sounds like an interesting and feasible plan! I think the perforated plates are to counteract soft ground similar to the wicker but both usages sound plausible - if there are cognoscenti who have a definitive answer I swear I shall be 'eternally' grateful! (Well, not that long!)
Steve

[Neil Merryweather]

Marvelous job Steve. Looking forward to the diorama.