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A 1/5 Scale Napoleon Cannon

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TLGriff:
Thanks guys.

I'm actually a huge Coke drinker and would love to find a can that big.  :clap:

I like the elevation screw as well John, especially now that it has acquired some patina. It is starting to get a little rough though and will need to be tuned up a bit. I see there are a few loose screws (how appropriate) and I never got around to making the swab and ramrod. I've also been thinking of making a howitzer barrel for it and maybe a limber for the supplies. The fun never ends.  :whip:

Tom

ieezitin:
Nice job there Tom, smashing.......... i bet the wood work took longer than the metal machining......


Thank you for sharing your build..

Anthony..      :beer:

TLGriff:
Thanks Anthony.

There is actually more metalwork there than meets the eye. The barrel (duh) and it's trunnions which were fabricated, the elevation screw and nut with their square threads, all the wood parts that were banded with steel, the trunnion mounts and caps on the carriage, The axle assembly with it's washers, clips and bearing plates, the tires on the wheels and all the special screws to assemble them and the tongue with its skid and aiming loops. In addition, all of the steel furniture was case hardened for wear as shooting cannons lead a hard life. The wood work was a piece of cake.

Tom

DaveH:
You know why it shoots so well ......because ..............................

Things go better with a Coke  :lol: :Doh:

 :beer:
DaveH

TLGriff:
You are dating yourself Dave, that slogan is out of the mid 60's (Don't ask how I know).

Tom

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