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Offline kiwikev

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Small working cannons
« on: February 20, 2011, 05:46:17 PM »
Hi, I made these three cannons just recently which was a lot of fun, firing them on powder from firecrackers is a  hoot, kids really love them . . . . .
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2011, 05:49:16 PM »
Tell us more how big are these guns?  Why are you using firecracker powder?
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2011, 05:56:07 PM »
the two cannons have barrels about 6 inches long and the mortar barrel is 2  inches, i use firecracker powder because its easy to get but u need to experiment a bit to find which ones actually work . . .
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2011, 06:44:19 PM »
How about some pictures of your guns with a powder can or coke can next to them so we can see their scale.

May I assume your User name reflects on your location?


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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2011, 07:43:40 PM »
 ;D   Kiwikev, welcome to the forum! Nice little cannons, like the shot of fire and smoke! Why not black powder? BoomLover
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2011, 10:01:33 PM »
hi, yes im from New Zealand. I have put up a pic but could not find a can of coke for a comparison of the  size so i have placed a can of nz beer that is the same  size at a coke can,
I am at the moment trying to make some black powder, i have all the  correct ingredients and so it will be a bit of trial and error but sure to get there in the end. Anyway cheers for taking an interest.
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2011, 10:27:52 PM »
welcome here
thats some very nice cannons
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2011, 01:39:46 AM »
kiwikev
WELCOME to the board!

You have a good eye for form (the selection of cannons) and a good eye of perspective - your ability to position the subject in the pictures!

I'd liike to see how the rodman does in the postal shoot!
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2011, 02:25:03 AM »
That can of IPA works just fine, and tells a story.   Nice  little guns they are. 


I know  black powder is available in  NZ, I have friend who shoot blackpowder rifles down there.,

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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2011, 04:11:35 AM »
Hi kiwikev,

I admire the artilley miniatures that you've made.
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2011, 09:22:53 AM »
Nice work on the artillery. Welcome to the forum  8)
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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2011, 02:00:59 PM »
Welcome Kiwikev ,those are some nice cannons . I hope to see more flash and flame  8)

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Re: Small working cannons
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2011, 02:15:41 PM »
     Kiwikev,  Great cannons you made and two out of three are seacoast guns.  Way to go!!  Try blackpowder; you will love it because it generally gives off more smoke and a smoke that is more dense.  Have fun.

Tracy and Mike
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