Vietnam History expert follow-up

[Guerrero88]

Very nice awesome

[Texastaxi]

Wow what a big casing the 105 used.

Yes it is, and the "bullet" that I made isn't as long as the real deal.
I was actually going to make it a bit shorter, so it didn't look weird.
Here is an actual case with projectile (there are many different projectiles too).

[quarterback]

What a great tribute to your dad. I'll bet he would really like what you've done. Are you going to bury his ashes but keep the memorial piece?

[Texastaxi]

What a great tribute to your dad. I'll bet he would really like what you've done. Are you going to bury his ashes but keep the memorial piece?

His ashes will be buried in that urn.
I did have two additional casings etched, one of which I will keep.
My step mom gets the other.

[Carpe_diem]

That is such a fitting tribute, good job!

[El Paisano]

The 105mm (at least in tanks) had several different projectiles. I can remember HEAT (high explosive anti-tank), HEP (high explosive plastic), Sabot, and Beehive. May have been more. Man, after 45 years I can still remember the fire command...Gunner..HEP..troops...1200...

[Outlaw_6]

Very nice! He would be proud.

[DUKFVR]

That is VERY Nice! Great work!

[Let's go Brandon!]

Yes it is, and the "bullet" that I made isn't as long as the real deal.
I was actually going to make it a bit shorter, so it didn't look weird.
Here is an actual case with projectile (there are many different projectiles too).

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Ah, memories... 105 M119 was my weapon of choice in the Army.


Salute to you and your Pop.

[Let's go Brandon!]

The 105mm (at least in tanks) had several different projectiles. I can remember HEAT (high explosive anti-tank), HEP (high explosive plastic), Sabot, and Beehive. May have been more. Man, after 45 years I can still remember the fire command...Gunner..HEP..troops...1200...

Direct fire: Fire mission, enemy tank, immediate front, shell HE, fuse PD, when ready!

Indirect: (many types) Fire Mission! gun 1, charge 5 (1-7), shell HE, fuse VT, fuse time ____, quadrant ____, deflection ____ when ready.

Number one ready

Number stand by, number 1... FIRE!

Shot over

Splash over.

Battery, FIRE MISSION "repeat above",


and my all time personal favorite.... Expend All Ammo!!

[Tx_Wader]

You did a great job on that and I know that your Dad is pleased.

[TnTexas]

What a great tribute to your Father. I am sure yawl had a special relationship.

[mzurovec]

Very nice work! I know you said you'd bury it, but I'd be proud to display that.

[deerwatcher51]

So sorry for your loss, but what a great tribute.