25mm Boer/French "Long Tom" at TVAG

chicklewis

writes:

Can somebody link to a photo of the actual gun being modeled? I have a rough time believing that, as designed, the trunnions would be so far from the apparent center of mass.

Edit: No problems finding photos online. The actual gun DOES look barrel-heavy, but is probably balanced.

The barrel as modeled looks much thicker than the actual piece, increasing the apparent lack of balance at the trunnions.

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The Virtual Armchair General of The Virtual Armchair General writes:

We have a deep stock of these lovely 155mm Creusot "Long Toms," as used by the Boer Staatsartillerie during the 2nd Boer War, and we'd like to remind everyone.

Please credit Gentleman Gamer Anton Boot for his photos of his handiwork.

You can order through this link.

At $9.00 USD each, plus postage, here's your chance to reply to the Tommies' 4.7" Naval Gun on Field Carriage now coming back in stock at TVAG.

We have about twice as many on the shelf as were in the entire war, so help us thin the herd, and give the Brits another good reason to keep their heads down while you romp with him on the veldt!

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