Vickers MG detail

brinesharks · 28 March 2005, 02:34 PM

As my first post for some time a quick note about me - I'm starting a WW1 replica, however space is a little limited so I'm starting with the small details (it also helps with motivation). I'm building a Sopwtih Tripe and would like to make up a replica Vickers MG. I have the original Tripe drawings and the excellent drawings from Replicraft. Specifically - does anyone have a drawing of the cooling jacket "flattened"? I can't seem to work out how many ridges there are and where the slots/vents are positioned.

As a matter of curiosity, why does the flash suppressor have a chain linking it to the cooling jacket?

MikeMaddeford · 29 March 2005, 04:28 PM

Maybe someone knows where to find a good set of drawings for it ??

Mike

brinesharks · 20 April 2005, 07:14 PM

Ok - a bit of self-help has done wonders. I have tracked down a copy of the RAF Handbook of the Vickers Gun, May 1919. I found it in the (Australian) Defence Library Service catalogue.

It has fantastic pictures of the gun and associated parts. The pictures of cutaway and multiple-views of parts should make the job of making a replica gun a whole lot easier. If people would like a photocopy of the book (72 pages), please let me know. It shows both MkI and MkII with ring sight, heater, muzzle and hand grip variations. Lots of great detail. I will try to get it scanned (my scanner is broken) for overseas enthusiasts that would like a copy.

Now I'll be able to line up those Fokkers/Albatros in my sights.....