Informations for reducers (heavy artillery French ww1 27cm and 28 cm)

[kz11gr]

Hello

I am looking for informations (exact dimensions, drawing, ...) for the reducers of large French heavy artillery shells , fixed on the top of these shells as adapter for the fuze.

Shells : 27 cm and 28 cm ,
I'm going to try making some out of wood or resin.

Thank you

 

[kz11gr]

Also for the french 370 mm heavy mortar .

 

[NicoBellamy]

Hello

I am looking for informations (exact dimensions, drawing, ...) for the reducers of large French heavy artillery shells , fixed on the top of these shells as adapter for the fuze.

Shells : 27 cm and 28 cm ,
I'm going to try making some out of wood or resin.

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For a display replica, I’d probably start with period French ordnance manuals and museum collections rather than trying to scale it from photos. Those reducers seem to vary depending on the shell and fuze type, so a generic 27/28 cm dimension may not be reliable.


It might also be worth contacting one of the larger French military museums or artillery collections. Even if they can’t provide a full technical drawing, a straight-on photo with a ruler beside an original piece would probably be enough for a wood or resin reproduction.

 

[mauser1889]

I would first check which shell you have, then you can determine which collar you need.The last photo is for a 370 mm; the others are used for a 270-280 mm in combination, 2 to 3 collars depending on the type of shell.

 

[NicoBellamy]

For a display replica, I’d probably start with period French ordnance manuals and museum collections rather than trying to scale it from photos. Those reducers seem to vary depending on the shell and fuze type, so a generic 27/28 cm dimension may not be reliable. Same problem with online offers, the headline number can look useful until you check the details. On a casino like https://tropical-casino.com/ Tropical Casino, a bonus percentage or slot payout figure only makes sense with the terms around it. A straight-on museum photo with a ruler beside an original piece would still probably be enough for a wood or resin reproduction.

For a display replica, I’d probably start with old French ordnance manuals and museum collections rather than trying to work out the dimensions from photos alone. These reducers seem to differ depending on the shell and fuze, so I wouldn’t trust a general 27 or 28 cm measurement without knowing exactly which version it came from.


It might also be worth emailing a few French military or artillery museums. Even if they do not have a technical drawing they can share, a clear photo of an original piece next to a ruler would probably give you enough to make a convincing wood or resin replica.