Author Topic: Beer can Mortar (Read 3808 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #30 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Powder keg

...they're so shiny the paint would probably just slide off anyway....

The military Uzi's are sand-blasted and parkerized as a base for paint to hold onto. Paint is easy to renew when beat up and scratched.

Powder keg · « **Reply #31 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:40:23 PM »

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(beer can (1974 size))

Man your OLD! I was born in 1974:o)

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #32 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:47:32 PM »

Quote from: Powder keg

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(beer can (1974 size))

Man your OLD! I was born in 1974:o)

Yea. Born in '47; but I'm still a kid at heart and in total denial about getting old!

Powder keg · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:50:20 PM »

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kid at heart and in total denial about getting old!

Me to! And I don't blame you.

Powder keg · « **Reply #34 on:** March 01, 2005, 05:14:12 PM »

Hello, I was just curious, has every body enjoyed my pictures? I'm planing on maybe starting a model of a 9" Dahlgren shell gun in the near future and was wanting to know if pictures and comentary would be appreciated? I don't mind, It's been kind of fun. Thanks in advance for your input.

CU_Cannon · « **Reply #35 on:** March 01, 2005, 05:27:19 PM »

Ive found it very useful.

There is always something new to learn. It is a lot easer seeing what someone else has done first before starting something. Every once in a while I find a technique that I didnt know before or a trick Id never thought of.

By all means continue.

Double D · « **Reply #36 on:** March 01, 2005, 06:55:06 PM »

Keep up with the pictures we are all getting ideas.

As far as paint goes if you see the originals and they are painted, cheap does not come to mind. Apply a good coat of primer and gloss paint on the highly polished metal and those barrels look like black glass! Beautiful. I think some of the big shooters actually use automotive paint.

Those highly polished blued modles with bare wood finish are pretty. But once you see carriages properly painted olive drab and the barrels and metal painted gloss black you will never look back.

You have to do at least one to convince yourself.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2005, 01:12:32 AM »

Pictures and experiences are the LIFEBLOOD of this board. They embody the fun & excitement of the sport (take note anti-gunners: SPORT).

They spark the inimagination and encourage one's initiative - hey! I can DO that too! (Whether it's in making it or in USING it.)

Keep 'em coming!

They also provide answers to obstacles and problems - by offering solutions.

Defender of Liberty · « **Reply #38 on:** March 04, 2005, 02:52:43 PM »

Love the pictures! If only I had a lathe & mill, I would be actively building them too. For that not cheap bling bling look, you could try gold plate. :lol: My wife likes guns better when they are covered in gold. She is usually not interested in firearms of any type, but when she sees one that is gold plated, she often says "Ooh, that's pretty. You can buy me one of those if you want." I think Gold plate would look good with a dark walnut with a deep finish. :-)

Powder keg · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2005, 05:38:14 PM »

Hey, I made a little more progress on my beer can mortar. I finally got around to puting the finish on the barrel. I used two coats of Birchwood Casey's Plum Brown. It turned out really even. It is a little darker than I thought it would be though. Didn't photo very good. Mabey I can get started on the carriage this weekend. Later,

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Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #40 on:** March 25, 2005, 01:34:16 AM »

Quote from: Defender of Liberty

.... I think Gold plate would look good with a dark walnut with a deep finish. :-)

Or TiN (plated with Titanium Nitride) for the same good look of gold and a very durable finish. "Presentation model".

Powder Keg - Looks great! Keep it oiled ! (How would I know that it will rust very easliy?)

CU_Cannon · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2005, 07:49:39 AM »

That turned out great. I like the looks of the plum brown. I may try that on one of my next projects. What type of base are you planning?

Powder keg · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2005, 01:04:07 PM »

Hello, The brown one I traded the tube for some more shaft. The recipent is planing on building a carriage. The other one is going to a guy I work with. He want's his blued, I'll post pictures when its finished. I have some Hickory for his carriage.

Double D · « **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2005, 06:37:22 PM »

We absolutely enjoyed all your posts and pictures. Do post more.

Dalhgren Gun sound interesting, definitely post pictures of that!

HotGuns · « **Reply #44 on:** April 10, 2005, 05:32:50 PM »

Exellent posts and pictures...

so much so that I am going to use them as a guide for building one.

First the beer can mortar....then on to the bowling ball cannon... :toast:

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #45 on:** April 11, 2005, 12:58:38 AM »

Quote from: HotGuns

Exellent posts and pictures...

so much so that I am going to use them as a guide for building one.

First the beer can mortar....then on to the bowling ball cannon... :toast:

WELCOME to the forum!

Several of us have CAD drawings, just ask.

Powder keg · « **Reply #46 on:** April 11, 2005, 03:21:31 PM »

Hello HotGuns, I'll post my drawing in a day or so when I get some time. Glad you liked the pictures.