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Jerry Partick

Thu Sep 04 2014, 11:59pm

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A year or so again, I got an itch to build something from scratch and with materials on hand (except small bolts and nuts) I did. Out of walnut, brass sheets and rods, I built the canon and limber. I knew nothing about the cannon and did some research managed to get a general idea and built the canon whose pictures I shall try to attach.

The one problem that most will find fault with is that it is not strictly to scale! It was not my intention to build to scale but only a visual model to put on the mantle piece. As soon as I finished, my youngest son came to visit and instantly claimed finders rights. I haven't seen it since...except own his library bookcase!

So, I built another with some minor improvements.... My oldest son came for a visit.... Same thing... I still don't have a canon. I'll try a ship and see what happens.

If the photos cause any interest, I'll be glad to give any information, plans or ideas to anyone who wishes. Happy building!

Sorry, I can't figure out how to attach a photo...the screen I seen on this category doesn't look like and has no browse button that is accessible. Help....please

aew

Fri Sep 05 2014, 09:53am

aew

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There are some instructions here.

Basically, if you look at the bottom of the page when you are composing your post, you should find a section like this:

Jerry Partick

Fri Sep 05 2014, 02:02pm

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I think my add image problem was that I was trying to post a reply with my IPad (1st generation).... so on the Macbook Pro.... everything works.... I think... cross my fingers.

Jerry Partick

Fri Sep 05 2014, 02:05pm

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That was the limber! This is the canon and limber together. By the way.. what there is of it, the approximate scale is 1":1'

Jerry Partick

Fri Sep 05 2014, 02:10pm

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This is a different view of the canon. All of the brass accoutrements were made from available brass and solder. The chain was purchased. any info requested will be happily answered.