Brian, that is the first O gauge model of a nice RR Gun I have seen. And I have been looking around for some time. This Naval 14in was used in WWI, and is now on display in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Clarence, I decided if I did want, need, a large RR gun in my consist, I would have to build it myself. So far have only used materials I have "laying around", the reason for the .25in MDF, plus I want to be certain it has a low center of gravity. Did acquire some Plastistrut styrene sheets for making the flanges, gussets and reinforce ribs on the MDF "iron structures". Hoping to locate more information on this gun, once in use at Fort McArthur outside of Los Angeles. Could use better detail in pics and drawings to assist.
Ron, yes I do hope it will turn out nice with the right detailing. Fabricating the separate parts from scratch with materials on hand is making this interesting. It will have some weight to it, but do want a low center gravity. And when complete will be over 20in in length. My curves on my layout are all 072 or larger on the mainlines, and all switches are 072 or larger. Should be able to be good on parts of running the trackage, working out, and fabricating, the multi-truck dollies for underneath will be the key.
Jesse TCA
