Easy way to cut/section???

[GermanMilitariaUK]

Hi all.

I've got a small collection of German 75mm - 88mm projectiles (75mm HE, 75mm AP, 75mm HL, 88mm HE, 8cm Werfer).

What would be the best way to section them so they look good, possibly a V shape cut?

 

[pzgr40]

Here a full description how to cut a 8,8cm Pr. Zugz:
http://www.wk2ammo.com/showthread.php?t=4404

Here how to cut a hardened 76mm APHE shell:
http://www.wk2ammo.com/showthread.php?t=4225

regards DJH

 

[GermanMilitariaUK]

Hi DJH.

Thanks for the amazing link, will be very helpful. I'll start on the 88mm HE flak case and projectile and see how I do before starting the rest. Will let you know on progress.

 

[pzgr40]

Hi Bernard, if you use a Zt.Z S30 or a A 23 on the 8,8cm , FIRST cut the fuze in the way that will make most parts visable. Only after that you draw the cutting lines on the body of the projectile . If you do it the other way around , you may end up with the most interesting parts not in the cutaway surface , but somewhere in the back (invisable) .
Use a large coarse 14 to 16" rasp to smoothen the projectile, not a 6 "sweet rasp as you'll be rasping your hands off with a small rasp.

Good luck and I am looking forward to the results of your cutaway model.

Regards DJH

 

[GermanMilitariaUK]

Hi.

Thanks so much for the info. Ill start with the 88mm HE over the holidays I hope step by step and will take pictures as I go alone.

 

[Gustaf]

FIRST cut the fuze in the way that will make most parts visable. Only after that you draw the cutting lines on the body of the projectile .

Great advice, it is simple, but sometime the simple stuff is not obvious until it is too late.
Gus
PS wouldn't the easiest way to section a shell be to send it to Paul?

 

[pzgr40]

Hi Bernard, allready made a start?
Regards DJH