Type 88 short delay fuze cutaway

[Mrfuze]

Hi all,
this is the Japanese WW II type 88 short delay nose fuze, used in HE-projectiles for the 57mm , 70mm, 75mm & 105mm guns. I made it this week!
Enjoy! :tinysmile_twink_t:
Mrfuze, USA

 

[BOUGAINVILLE]

That is another excellent job Erhard. I really enjoy seeing your handy work.

In order to sectionize a fuze it firstly must be diassembled and components that aren't to be cut, tempoary removed. Do you use any specialist tools for this job and are there any special tricks?

I have a whole heap of Japanese fuzes that I would like to disassemble but am lacking the correct tools etc. I don't like resorting to heavy handed tactics such as vice grips etc as that just destroys.

Cheers,
BOUGAINVILLE

 

[shelldude]

Hello Erhard,

Thank you for showing your Type 88 to the group. It's always enjoyable to see your work and an excellent reference as well!

Best regards,

Randall

 

[SG500]

Your work just gets better and better, nice work Mrfuze. Thanks for showing it.
Dave.

 

[Mrfuze]

regarding the tools,
I have of course all needle type pliers you can think of , also plastic coated pliers from Germany etc. I also made myself special tools for special purposes. If some parts are heavily tight and if I am certain there are no explosives left, I warm the housing up with a heat pistol, that helps a lot especially for the newer fuzes. And of course....MO40......!!
Mrfuze, USA

 

[paul the grenade]

a true work of art if ever i saw one.:congrats:
Cheers, Paul.