This past Halloween I overheard Scott and my BIL, Robert, talking about building a trebuchet. A real trebuchet. They wanted to launch pumpkins and rocks and pianos into an empty field. They were even talking about whose house to store it (notminenotminenotmine..).
This. must. not. happen.
Time for me to intervene. In my most subtle way, I took matters into my own hands and ordered a model trebuchet kit for Christmas in hopes of satiating his siege engine desires.
Scott was thrilled.
Scott reminds me of my Dad in this picture:
Several hours later --Tah-Dah!!
Quite a bit of calibration:
Scott and Steven did some catapult vs. trebuchet experiments.
The victims: animal army led by Darth.
Success!! I haven't heard more talk of a large trebuchet, but who knows -- I may have only fanned the flame...
Excellent diversionary tactic!
ReplyDeleteI love the army! It sounds like you guys have a lot of fun at your house!
ReplyDeleteYou left out the most important part...did it work and how far did it go? Can we scale the results to a full-sized one???
ReplyDeleteYes it kind of worked but I'm going to make some changes.
ReplyDeleteThe mesh material included doesn't release the ammunition very well, so results have been inconsistent. To change the trajectory, they recommend changing the length of the string between the arm and the bag. The included string isn't very good.
I'm going to go to a better quality string and a leather pouch. I'm pretty sure Darth Vader and his animal minions are trembling even as we speak.
(Already looking at plans for a 1 meter model that uses 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe for the crossarm - Muwahahahahahahah!)
"This. Must. Not. Happen." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're the best wife ever!!!
I love the pictures of Scott assembling....nice Mary.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! I think at least you bought yourself time- I can't wait to come play with it!
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