3 in rocket containers

[hangarman]

Does anyone know what containers the motors and heads and fins came in for 3in rockets @ 1944-45
Cheers
Hangarman

 

[kahu1]

Hi Hangarman,
I've got a wooden case for 2 rocket motors ,they were shipped inside in cardboard tubes.
The fins were in a similar style of case ,though about 16" x16"x4".
Will photograph at some stage but currently buried under my boxed collection!

cheers Bob

 

[hangarman]

3" Boxes

Hi Kahu,
Look forward to the pictures.
Cheers
Hangarman

 

[LCplCombat]

I'm not sure if this is what you mean. Here is a link to M104 which is still in service today.


Rockets "U" Ammunition
Shell "U" 3-in. H.E. No. 1 M104 & M98
Shell "U" 3-in. H.E. No. 2 M144 & M145
Shell "U" 3-in. type K mk I M114
Shell "U" 3-in. type K mk II M134
Shell "U" 3-in. type K mk II M133
Shell "U" 2-in. H.E. plugged M103
Tail Propelling "U" 3-in M96 & M97
Fuze A-D No 700 M101
Fuze A-D No 701 F101

 

[pkm594]

Is it 3.5in we are talking about?

 

[hangarman]

3 inch Rocket

It's the 3 inch air to ground rocket used by the RAF @1944-45(although it measures 3.25 inches in diameter)
Cheers, Hangarman

 

[kahu1]

rocket box

3" rocket box ,2 motor capacity

 

[kahu1]

interior

inside of box

 

[hangarman]

3 inch Rocket box

very nice box. can you send me some dimensions so I can recreate one, (or two) All i need is the exact dims of the lid, the inside depth and the thickness of the walls, the rest i can work out.
Cheers
hangarman

 

[kahu1]

Hi Hangarman,

Dimensions for 3" rocket box.

lid ,1500x168x305mm

box,
ext. width,330mm
int. width,258mm
int. length,1460mm.
wall thickness ,22mm
battens ,45x15mm

note lid and battens all have bevelled edges.
hope this helps,happy carpentry!

cheers Bob.

 

[Rockteer]

Hello Hanger Man, Hold fire on the carpentry, I have one of these boxes available. Would be interested in trading for some items to fill in the gaps of the various lumps I have that are either missing fins or the casings.

Send me an e-mail if interested.

 

[Rockteer]

Hi, As promised, photos of Rocket box available for trade, I have 2 or 3 of these but want to keep a couple back as they are used in a diarama display.

 

[LCplCombat]

Do they have any identifying markings on them at all?

 

[Rockteer]

What marks are you looking for in particular?

 

[LCplCombat]

anything that IDs the box. Look for the SV number as a starter and the Designation, date and manufacturer codes should be near it.