Restoration of Cut Czech 4.7 cm Antitank Cannon Case

[M8owner]

These are too rare in the US to let one go to waste because someone cut off the top 40mm. I fabricated a replacement top and press fit it into place. The one that was cut is dated 1940.

 

[RichardB]

Looks an excellent job M8!......now a bit of ageing to it to blend it in?

 

[Spaceinvader]

Looks fantastic! Even in the picture I can barely tell its there. Great work!

 

[M8owner]

Thank you for your comments gentlemen. However, that was a really good camera angle. When you see it from this angle, it still needs work. Should I attempt to fill in the gap with lead solder?

Rich - What aging technique would you recommend - oil and heat?

 

[HAZORD]

You know, you can Tig weld brass.

 

[M8owner]

Hello John. I did not know you could TIG weld brass. However, wouldn't I have a weld line that would have to be cleaned up?

 

[HAZORD]

Yes, there would be a bead that would need to be turned down, or filed off, but there wouldn't be a seam cut any more. Use a strip off of a similar material cartridge case for filler rod, if you use filler.