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Offline Fred the Saxon

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Mountain Howitzer
« on: June 27, 2010, 09:06:15 AM »



This is my almost nearly completed MH.  There are a few little things left to do but I hope to initiate it this week.
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2010, 09:14:45 AM »
Fred,

Encase I haven't said it before Welcome!

You've done a great job! I saw you post on making the wheels they look good, I take it that's a Hern Barrel?
I guess we will soon see some smoke & fire photo's.

Allen <><
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2010, 11:33:20 AM »
Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2010, 05:34:35 PM »
I bought the barrel from Hern as well as some fairly illegible blueprints for the carriage that I endeavored to follow.  I am not a particularly handy guy, being born, as a friend of mine says, with boxing gloves on, so I am feeling a little proud of myself for having finally gotten it together.  Tuesday we are planning a little dedication ceremony, with all due devotion to the blessed St. Barbara, along with some brats and potato salad.  Invited are the fine gentlemen (all very handy guys) who helped me along the way.  Now that I can post a picture without getting a vapor lock, I hope to soon share the fun.
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2010, 06:30:31 PM »
Welcome Fred ! That is a nice looking MH !

Gary
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2010, 01:45:03 PM »
Great job Fred!!!
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2010, 08:33:05 PM »
Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6MmNf9ryK4) is a clip of our first firing.  We used 1100 gr CA with no filler.  Subsequent shots used a quarter cup of flour which seemed to improve the report some.  I haven't heard from the neighbors yet.
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2010, 01:56:39 AM »
Quote from: Fred the Saxon on June 29, 2010, 08:33:05 PM
Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6MmNf9ryK4) is a clip of our first firing.  We used 1100 gr CA with no filler.  Subsequent shots used a quarter cup of flour which seemed to improve the report some.  I haven't heard from the neighbors yet.

They haven't heard much since then either!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2010, 04:46:49 AM »
Quote from: Fred the Saxon on June 29, 2010, 08:33:05 PM
Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6MmNf9ryK4) is a clip of our first firing.  We used 1100 gr CA with no filler.  Subsequent shots used a quarter cup of flour which seemed to improve the report some.  I haven't heard from the neighbors yet.

What is CA?
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2010, 05:10:29 AM »
YOU got a Kewpie!  8)
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2010, 05:15:45 AM »
Nice clip of your Mountain Howitzer firing! BoomLover
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2010, 06:47:56 PM »
CA is what someone at Goex magic markered on some red cans containing cannon powder.  I assumed that was the appropriate short hand.  I'm the Friendly New Guy, remember?
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2010, 07:13:08 PM »
No problem, just never seen it used that way, and it makes sense.
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2010, 07:14:50 PM »
Quote from: Fred the Saxon on June 30, 2010, 06:47:56 PM
CA is what someone at Goex magic markered on some red cans containing cannon powder.  I assumed that was the appropriate short hand.  I'm the Friendly New Guy, remember?

Yea Fred  ;D, you are the friendly new guy       .    On the other hand that avitar would cause me to NEVER turn my back on you . Nothing personal Fred .

Justa , well , you know ? scuffs shoes in the dirt ..... WELCOME ABOARD AGIAN Ol Buddy . Cut any throats today .... ol buddy ?

Me only two today , but hey tomorrows another day ! I'll do better ! ;D

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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2010, 06:20:07 PM »
No, nothing like that.  I'm quite a mild guy.  In fact, I'm thinking of naming my howitzer "The Compensator."  By the way, what is a Kewpie?
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2010, 08:14:06 PM »
What is a Kewpie ! Look at your first post and look at the little pic DD added to it !

It's an atta boy for a nice project .

Turns back ....slowly ...... eeeaathTTH  i looked back real quick ......OK Fred you have done good and dont know it !

Welcome agian Fred
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2010, 08:28:21 PM »
Hey fred, what size bore is your cannon? I want one very very badly.

Aaron
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2010, 05:47:37 PM »
2.25" although it measures a tad bigger.  When you get started, I can be a good source for what mistakes can be made.
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2010, 01:37:15 AM »
Quote from: Fred the Saxon on July 02, 2010, 05:47:37 PM
2.25" although it measures a tad bigger.  When you get started, I can be a good source for what mistakes can be made.

WE understant that!
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Re: Mountain Howitzer
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2010, 06:44:57 AM »
Very nice!!  Welcome to the board!!
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