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Nope but that kind of work isn't done by bubba. Whoever did it had access to some decent machines and knew how to use them.
I can't see any shop setting up for such an add on without a contract of some sort, even if it's just to cover the R&D costs.
If a home smith made that up, I would love to pick his brain for the knowledge and some skill tips.
I can't see it in the pics but that add on appears to be extruded or stamped to shape, which would be difficult with that inverse taper/oval and cup form.
Especially with hand tools.
I don't see any welds at all or braze lines.
Good job and I really appreciate that kind of work.
Dark Alley Dan
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Interesting article here in Texas Monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/battleship-texas/
The one in drydock is the second of that name. The first USS Texas was a pre-dreadnought ship, built in 1892:
Not a pretty ship by any measure, but advanced for her time.
Weird layout. It's interesting to see how naval architecture evolved.
The one in drydock is the second of that name. The first USS Texas was a pre-dreadnought ship, built in 1892:
Not a pretty ship by any measure, but advanced for her time.
Weird layout. It's interesting to see how naval architecture evolved.
Got a chance to go to Pearl Harbor and visit the "Mighty Mo" USS Missouri 3 weeks ago. I have seen a few US naval ships but the US's last capital battleship is truly one of the most impressive with an equally impressive service history that spanned from WW2, Korean until Operation desert storm. Crewed by nearly 3000 sailors it served mostly as a "big stick" but could launch 2700 lb 16 inch AP shell 20+ miles or 1700lb nuke shells from its nine 16 inch guns in anger. It deposited over 5,000 50 foot crater makers on North Korea alone. It was eventually upgraded with Phalanx, anti ship missiles and modern fire controls. I was also most impressed with the with giant lath and fully equipped machine shop soft, ice cream machines 
and by the nearly 2 ft thick armored conning tower and 12-14 inch thick below waterline anti torpedo hull armor. They clearly sparred no expense building and maintaining her. Sadly time, the sea air and rust are making the original teak deck and some external steel look a little tired. Nonetheless along with the USS Arizona memorial its a must see if your in the area.
Machine shop
Crazy thick armored Hatch to conning tower
You can see one of the 16 inch AP rounds in the foreground with nearly the mass of a modern Volkswagen Beetle that could be launched almost beyond visual range, crazy!
and by the nearly 2 ft thick armored conning tower and 12-14 inch thick below waterline anti torpedo hull armor. They clearly sparred no expense building and maintaining her. Sadly time, the sea air and rust are making the original teak deck and some external steel look a little tired. Nonetheless along with the USS Arizona memorial its a must see if your in the area.
Machine shop
Crazy thick armored Hatch to conning tower
You can see one of the 16 inch AP rounds in the foreground with nearly the mass of a modern Volkswagen Beetle that could be launched almost beyond visual range, crazy!
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Dark Alley Dan
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Entropy is no respecter of battleships. Park 'em in salt water (or any water, really) and the forces of chaos start working - slowly, but with dedication and a schedule of centuries...
I went aboard the Midway in San Diego. Very impressive, and a good reminder to stay the hell out of the navy. Not a gig for claustrophobics, or anyone who likes privacy, or who doesn't fancy swimming home if things go bad. I'm thankful others are willing. I am not.
I went aboard the Midway in San Diego. Very impressive, and a good reminder to stay the hell out of the navy. Not a gig for claustrophobics, or anyone who likes privacy, or who doesn't fancy swimming home if things go bad. I'm thankful others are willing. I am not.
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I spent 10 days guiding & hunting with a chap that was an AA gunner on the Missouri from time of registry up until 2 weeks before the surrender signing on the ship.
Two things stuck out from our conversations....he said they had no real fear of Jap fighters or bombers until the Kamikaze flights started, then they were brain controlled flying bombs and that changed everything, he claimed they were on edge 24-7 after that.
The other thing he said was "it was a good thing I got transferred to a destroyer before the signing ceremony, cuz I'da shot that old jap bastard". He was transferred to that destroyer after some of its gunners were killed by a Kamikaze strike.
Two things stuck out from our conversations....he said they had no real fear of Jap fighters or bombers until the Kamikaze flights started, then they were brain controlled flying bombs and that changed everything, he claimed they were on edge 24-7 after that.
The other thing he said was "it was a good thing I got transferred to a destroyer before the signing ceremony, cuz I'da shot that old jap bastard". He was transferred to that destroyer after some of its gunners were killed by a Kamikaze strike.
Gallipoli beaches Spring 2023. Having widely visited European battlefields decided on a change. Highly recommended and Turkey exceeded all expectations. I used this company and was very happy https://www.battle-honours.co.uk/Gallipoli-Walking-2023
V beach
Gully Ravine Beach (bunkers are WW2 vintage)
View towards Suvla Bay and the Salt Lake
Beetle (armoured landing craft) wreck Suvla Bay
V beach
Gully Ravine Beach (bunkers are WW2 vintage)
View towards Suvla Bay and the Salt Lake
Beetle (armoured landing craft) wreck Suvla Bay
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The over sized waist line is the torpedo blisters.
But you get good food, a bunk to sleep in and hot showers. Beats the hell out of what the infantry has to deal with.
More likely a hammock instead of a bunk. Good Food for the first couple of weeks anyway.
Must of had long arms or just a big guy !
Thinking home made?
What's missing is probably a slip-on recoil pad. That square steel end is not going to be tolerable otherwise. They did make long butts for No.5s, but this guy wanted more. A slip on recoil pad would explain the rust probably: moisture getting under the rubber sleeve which would have gone around that area.
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They made long butts for No4's as well. I have one.
they made 4 lengths I think, short, regular, long and bantam, they may have made extra long... but that might just be some of my random braincells tricking me.....
That butt was made by welding sheet metal to an original butt cap, then had a cap welded over the end from the inside.
Up close and personal, it was easy to see. I took it off for the owner and replaced it with a good one.
