So… The Answer is…

Greetings…

It is a 1:1 3D Printed Tiger Tank Muzzle Break…

I think it took a fair bit of building…

It was built in parts , then assembled, filled, sanded and then given a Red Oxide factory finish.

Given how much the replica weighs the real thing must have been difficult to handle… 

If it ( the muzzle)was damaged I can’t imagine how you would attempt a field repair…

My friend has files for the Ammunition and the Tracks… I have of course suggested that he builds the whole tank ( The biggest ‘ Part Work ‘ in history as my daughter said)… He didn’t say yes… but he didn’t say no 🤣🤣🤣.

All the best   Aly

So… What’s the craziest retirement gift…

You have ever been given…

I finally retired nearly two weeks ago (1st May)…

My apologies for not posting sooner.

I’ve been a bit busy / distracted sorting things/ stuff out… but I have managed a bit more re-basing and I have started painting some Shiny Napoleonics….Hurrah !

Anyway… back to my gift.

On my retirement day we had a fairly sedate but very enjoyable get together in Bugmans Bar…

And one of my good friends confused quite a few people by giving me this…

Can you tell what it is?

It is now living on top of my book shelves…

To say this was unexpected would be an understatement 🤣🤣🤣…

All the best.   Aly