Missing Links Gallery JP Morgan 17 pdr Mk.2 Anti Tank Gun "Pheasant"

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17 pdr Mk.2 Anti Tank Gun "Pheasant"

JP Morgan

Kits Used: Tamiya 25 Pdr Field Gun

Chesapeake Model Designs

17 Pdr (Firefly) barrel and muzzle brake

Eduard 25 Pdr photoetch set

Accurate Armour 17 Pdr ammo boxes

Background:

In response to the appearance of Tiger I’s in Tunisia, 100 17 Pdr guns were flown to North Africa and mounted on 25 Pdr field gun carriages. They first saw action during the Medinine battles in March 1943. Surprisingly, the somewhat worn out field gun carriages held up amazingly well to the additional pounding of an AT gun.

Modifications:

Entire breach assembly was scratchbuilt

Recuperator assembly attached to the barrel was scratchbuilt

Brake system added to the carriage

Elevation gearing added

Indirect fire sight rebuilt

Direct sighting telescope was scratchbuilt

Toolbox on the carriage was replaced with a Verlinden box

Spade box was scratchbuilt using lead foil

Cast texture added to recuperator head

Lifting eyes added to the wheel hubs

Bolts, buckles, straps & chains added

Markings on ammo boxes are Woodland Scenics dry transfers

A second set of ‘Pheasant’ parts were scratchbuilt to be used as masters by Armoured Brigade Models for a conversion kit to be produced for the Tamiya 25 Pdr kit.