Gun barrelTo start with a pic of the different kit parts forming the gun. Many people think this is a very bad model of Airfix, but I do not fully agree. OK, those towing eyes are awfully big, the wheels are too small and the barrel is too long. But nothing that can't be corrected with a bit of attention. And of course a lot of detail can be added.
The issues with these kit seem to have an intersting origin. It appears to be a scaled down copy of the Dinky Toys die cast model of this gun. Look for example at te huge towing eyes and the solid elevation wheel: Very much the same as the Airfix kit!
I started with the barrel and recoil mechanism. I shortened the barrel with 1cm, in accordance with a scale drawing I found. I also cut of the recoil slides, to be filed out. And some holes were filled.
The muzzle drilled out, and some detail added to the front of the recoil brake cylinder housing.
The recoil slide hollowed out and some detail added.
The barrel is finished, now to continue with the cradle.