18 pounder Shrapnel Shell

[Gambardier]

My first shell

 

[Pascal]

Hello.


Nice job !

Did you made it yourself ? And may I suggest you advice for the next ones ?
-It seems me, the top rings must be red.
-It's very, very better if you smooth rusty shell with mastic before painting.

 

[SG500]

My first shell

Looks good to me, my first shell was an Aden that I got about 30 years ago, be prepared, the hobby gets addictive and can get expensive too!
Thanks for showing it.
Dave.

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

My first shell

Yes and it is as SG500 says, the first of many, many and many more!

 

[Gambardier]

Yes, the two 60 pounders currently sat next to it already foretell the future! I'm also hoping to get a 4.5 inch Howitzer shell next week, and possibly another 60 pounder shell, as well as a couple of brass shell casings too off various sizes. I've also got a replica 20lb Cooper bomb and very jealous of a couple of friends who run an aviation museum who picked up an original RFC 230lb bomb!

I didn't do it myself, but I will be repainting the yellow in red when I get the chance