Repo of a 400 Gram Schü Mine

[ekim199944]

[FONT=&amp]I have an original 200 Gram Schü Mine and after getting a copy of “TM 5-223C German Mine Warfare Equipment” and seeing an illustration of the 400 Gram Schü Mine, I decided to make a repro of it. Following the dimensions shown in TM 5-223C, I decided it must have been constructed of 1/4” plywood, the same as my 200 Gram. The problem today is getting 1/4” plywood, it’s all closer to 3/16” thickness. Finally found some on Amazon, it came in 12” squares, which was ideal. I wanted my repro to appear old and possibly used, I tried to match its finish to my original 200 Gram Mine. I took two sheets of the plywood and buried them for about two months, which gave me the weathering I wanted. The original was put together with tiny wire brads, so I used brads which I rusted before using them. The 200 Gram charges I had made up previously, for other projects. I think it looks pretty good, when compared to the original 200 Gram Mine.[/FONT]

 

[HAZORD]

It looks very nice. I don't have the drawing from the manual in front of me, so is the mine supposed to have tapered sides on the lid to reduce the pressure to push the lid down, or not?

 

[BMG50]

I have loads of drawings and picture and photos etc. didn't have tapered sides. I checked when this was mentioned last time.

 

[BMG50]

Good job you done there well done. You could also cut you sides from pallet wood with a band saw that leaves a rough finish. I am sure that how some parts were made, a band saw would be a popular piece of woodworking machinery during the war in Europe.