debnal Posted March 16, 2013 #1 Posted March 16, 2013 Can someone please tell me where to buy these for a model? Can't seem to find any. Regards,Al Quote
russ Posted March 16, 2013 #2 Posted March 16, 2013 Al: The best advice I can give is to find barrels that are a rough match for the size of the barrels you need. You are looking for a barrel about 2 1/4" long, maybe slightly smaller. That would be about 9 ft long at 1/48 scale. Model Expo and Bluejacket Shipcrafters are two companies I can think of off the top of my head where you can look for different size barrels. They are not going to sell them by scale so much as size. You need to look for the size barrel you need. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Garward Posted March 16, 2013 #3 Posted March 16, 2013 Can someone please tell me where to buy these for a model? Can't seem to find any. Regards, Al Look here http://www.shipmodels.com.ua/eng/accessories/artillery/cannon/index.htm Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
dvm27 Posted March 16, 2013 #4 Posted March 16, 2013 That depends on the era and nation of the ship, Al. If you are talking about a late 1700 era British warship the 32 pounder cannon was about 9' 6". At 1/4" scale that would be roughly 60 mm. You can purchase 55 mm cast barrels from A. Baranov which are quite exceptional but pricey. You may reach him at shipmodelscontact@yandex.ru Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
debnal Posted March 16, 2013 Author #5 Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks guys. Actually it's for an American ship of the line ca 1815. Regards, Al Quote
Garward Posted March 16, 2013 #6 Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks guys. Actually it's for an American ship of the line ca 1815. Regards, Al It means: iron (steel, pig-iron) guns without a decor. Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
debnal Posted March 16, 2013 Author #7 Posted March 16, 2013 Looks like Bluejacket Shipcrafters have what I may need. Thanks to all for the advice. Regards,Al Quote
twintrow Posted March 17, 2013 #8 Posted March 17, 2013 Another source is http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk Look under ship fittings by company or search for cannons. They are in the UK but have pretty fast service. Tom Quote
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