37mm Littlejohn

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What is that silver paste?

 

[SG500]

What is that silver paste?

The silver paste is as on the attached photos.
You can get it in Halfords for about 6 quid.......and you get a lot in a can.
Mix in 2 parts with the supplied hardner.
Dries in about 20 minutes then you can sand it.
Its got aluminium mixed in with it so looks quite realistic.
Dave.

 

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Thanks. That stuff turned out really well. Do you use it often?

 

[Falcon]

What calibre is the case that this projectile is fitted in, and what vehicles was it used on?

 

[SG500]

Thanks. That stuff turned out really well. Do you use it often?

Hi, no I don't use it often, the reason being is that other than a butterfly bomb restoration job, a COW gun projectile and this littlejohn (and 2 other littlejohn projectiles I have on the go) I never use filler on any of my rounds - I'm just experimenting at the moment as a way of my son getting a few rare rounds for little money (the last 37mm in good condition that I am aware of went for over 400, the relic I did up here was 20 so it'll have to do until he gets a job and can afford his own rounds).
I would however recommend the filler. Its easy to mix and apply, easy to sand and very strong.
Dave.

 

[SG500]

What calibre is the case that this projectile is fitted in, and what vehicles was it used on?

Hi Falcon, its a standard 37x222 case. The littlejohn was an attempt to improve armour piercing performance.
If you google it there's a fair bit on the web about it including:
http://viswiki.com/en/M22_Locust
Dave,

 

[Falcon]

Thanks for the info.