The height finder M1 is already available as a separate kit:



(I'm bad at painting...)

The Director M4 I don't have dimensions for. I have an idea of the size of it, but I'm not sure they are right. If I did know the dimensions, it would also be a separate kit like the M1.

Jon

BTW, while looking for some equilibrator info last night, ran across this...

Jon,

I don't have an M4 director for the 3", but I do have an M7 for the M1A1 90mm if you need dimensions. Also have an M2 tracker and an M5 director for the 40mm Bofors. Have you thought about 60" searchlights at all?

Jon

I found a Field Manual for Fire Control, you probably have that but is shows the M4 in great detail. No dimensions though, you might be able to derive the dimensions from the pictures?

https://archive.org/details/Fm4-110

It would be good to see a picture of one in use, then you might be able to deduce the dimensions...

Great work Jon and Jon!!

It's getting there. Just won't stay stuck together. Into molds starting tomorrow...

Wow that is big!! Looking great though!!

Jon,

Outstanding work!

Actually, that pie you see is only the size of a dime...

The Museum's 3" M3 arrived today!

Excellent job by Jon, I'm really happy with the kit, and man the legs are huge! It's got a 18"+ leg-span. The museum's kit is an early test shot, so the bogeys and platforms were not included, but I'm sure they'll be great as well. I'll post pics as I get it built. This is just awesome for pre-war/early WWII US AA!

Jon

Following this link, and clicking on the little thumbnails to the right, brings up some interesting pics; among others, a few of the director. There are some good descriptions along with the photos.

http://images.google.com/hosted/life/5398b1b591d5038b.html

John

Hello All,

The kit is now available for sale. Just go to the following page:

http://ironshipwrights.com/armor/armor_monthspecials.html

Thanks.

Jon