Author Topic: Pic of my new "Dominick Dictator" (Read 1785 times)

Dictator · « **on:** September 06, 2007, 08:36:40 AM »

I finally broke down & had Dom make one for me and it's a sweetheart. Now, off to the range for this weekends competition with you guys

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2007, 10:02:37 AM »

NICE !!! Great looking GUN... Congrats!!!

Blaster · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2007, 02:44:58 PM »

VERY nice dictator, Dictator.
Blaster.

Articifer Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2007, 02:58:50 PM »

I SEE NO CAN!!!!!!!!!

lance · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2007, 04:00:02 PM »

Dictator, glad you got one. hope you enjoy it as much as i do mine, it's one fun mortar!!!

copdoc · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2007, 05:02:57 PM »

That is a really nice job. How did he do the rivets?

radio2 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2007, 05:11:16 PM »

Congrats Dictator!, Dom said I should have mine next week!

intoodeep · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2007, 05:54:19 PM »

Wow!! This little Dictator has really become a hit! It's seems to be "The Gotta Have" item. Keep up the Great work Dom!!!

Dictator, Congrats on the new toy!

Tropico · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2007, 06:24:48 PM »

It definitely is a good looking gun ., No-Question about it !

Dictator · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2007, 01:06:21 AM »

Quote from: Articifer Tom on September 06, 2007, 02:58:50 PM

I SEE NO CAN!!!!!!!!!

I knew I was going to be in trouble on the powder can :-). Dom's work is top notch and this should be on everyones wish list

Victor3 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2007, 02:44:15 AM »

I ordered one too.

Slightly different than the one above though - History has shown us that some dictators had "bigger balls" than others. I certainly wouldn't want to limit any dictator of mine to such smallish, dimpled and pale balls...

intoodeep · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2007, 03:43:25 AM »

Quote from: Victor3 on September 07, 2007, 02:44:15 AM

I ordered one too.

Slightly different than the one above though - History has shown us that some dictators had "bigger balls" than others. I certainly wouldn't want to limit any dictator of mine to such smallish, dimpled and pale balls...

Oh Noooooo....... Not a bigger one???

Do tell, as inquiring minds would like to know......

leesecw · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2007, 04:48:43 AM »

What kind of finish did he use for that black color? Anybody know? Thanks!

intoodeep · « **Reply #13 on:** September 07, 2007, 05:11:50 AM »

Quote from: leesecw on September 07, 2007, 04:48:43 AM

What kind of finish did he use for that black color? Anybody know? Thanks!

On mine it appears to be just flat black spray paint.

Dictator · « **Reply #14 on:** September 07, 2007, 07:35:03 AM »

Quote from: Victor3 on September 07, 2007, 02:44:15 AM

I ordered one too.

Slightly different than the one above though - History has shown us that some dictators had "bigger balls" than others. I certainly wouldn't want to limit any dictator of mine to such smallish, dimpled and pale balls...

Victor3
You thinking beer cans or bowling balls??

Cannonball · « **Reply #15 on:** September 07, 2007, 03:55:50 PM »

It seems every second thread is about mortars and this has really peaked my interest. I can't compete with my little 1inch bore Yorktown. I think an upgrade's on my wish list as well!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2007, 05:28:07 PM »

Quote from: Cannonball on September 07, 2007, 03:55:50 PM

It seems every second thread is about mortars and this has really peaked my interest. I can't compete with my little 1inch bore Yorktown. I think an upgrade's on my wish list as well!

Why not? We might-could bend the rules a little and make an exception!

But golf-ball mortars are the rage of the moment around here. It flows from one to another to another ....

Or on the other hand, you could CHALLANGE others to a 1" bore mortar contest!

Hmmmmm. How about a 1" bore Mortar MAKING contest?

Post some pictures of it just to throw down the gauntlet!

Double D · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2007, 05:57:28 PM »

No reason that I see that prevents you from shooting your 1 inch mortar inthe Golf ball mortar contest...walk the walk!!!

Terry C. · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2007, 06:04:28 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on September 07, 2007, 05:28:07 PM

Hmmmmm. How about a 1" bore Mortar MAKING contest?

Post some pictures of it just to throw down the gauntlet!

On the drawing board right now, I have a companion mortar to my quarter-scale 12 pounder cannon. It would be bored to use the same 1.125" lead balls that I cast for the Napoleon. It would be very close competition to a 1" bore. I've been playing around with this design for awhile, but it hasn't been a high priority.

If a little leeway was given in the bore dimensions, I might be willing to put this project on the front burner for another contest.

Victor3 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2007, 09:19:16 PM »

Quote from: Dictator on September 07, 2007, 07:35:03 AM

Quote from: Victor3 on September 07, 2007, 02:44:15 AM
I ordered one too.

Slightly different than the one above though - History has shown us that some dictators had "bigger balls" than others. I certainly wouldn't want to limit any dictator of mine to such smallish, dimpled and pale balls...

Victor3
You thinking beer cans or bowling balls??

Beer can/tennis ball bore. Hopefully will be delivered to me in a few weeks - I'll post pics when I get it...

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2007, 01:12:09 AM »

Hmmmm.

Traditinoally we have had only four rules here on this board.

Safety.
Legal
Fun
Civil behavior/language

SO, within that SPIRIT, I think WE are flexible to allow variation in bore size.

copdoc · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2007, 05:46:02 AM »

I had just glanced at this thread. I don't have a golf ball mortar and it took me a while to figure out that's what GB referred to. I do have a 1" bore Dictator that my wife bought for me at the CW show in Savannah 8-10 years ago. I did not know she bought it as I was distracted talking to Dr Lord. I had not seen him in several years and he was always fascinating to talk to. I have never shot it but it does look safe, actually very safe. One pinball came with it so I will have to make some ammo. I can't find the projectile. The guy that made it did a good job. I don't remember his name. It might have been one of you guys. If it was please claim your work.

Cannonball · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2007, 07:45:57 AM »

as long as the barrel aint too deep and is a caliber thick behind the bore...fire away!

Dictator · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2007, 02:07:44 PM »

Here's a quick flame shot from todays shoot w/ my new Dictator

Victor3 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2007, 10:08:21 PM »

Quote from: Double D on September 07, 2007, 05:57:28 PM

No reason that I see that prevents you from shooting your 1 inch mortar inthe Golf ball mortar contest...walk the walk!!!

DD - Forgive me since it's really none of my biz (As I won't be competing in "Walk the Walk"), but shooting lead or steel balls gives (In my humble and unsolicited opinion) an unfair advantage over shooting golf balls. Golf balls tend to bounce, non-bouncy lead or steel tends to stay planted where it lands.

You might consider creating a different Walk the Walk category for "OTGB" (Other Than Golf Ball).

I realize it's all in fun, but I've seen some folks get all bent out of shape (Justifiably at times) at Pinewood Derby races where officials made the slightest changes to the rules after cars had been made or racing had begun.

I'll go away now...

Double D · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2007, 11:36:10 PM »

Victor3,

Good points when dealing with formal competitions. This isn't competition this fun shooting. This is to get people out shooting their mortars and learning more about them. Every one wins and the prize is the knowledge gained.

Right now I think a bunch of guys are rethinking how they built their mortar and and how to shoot their mortar.

Did you notice some guys reporting irratic ignition? Using the wrong size powder? Powder chamber to large? Need and over powder wad? Different fusing?

How about not hitting any where near the pin? Too much/little powder? Don't know how to point a mortar? Gof ball makes crummy a projectile?

All part of the learning curve.

I have considered more formalized Golf Ball mortar matches. But later. One step at a time.

Right now , were having fun here.

Victor3 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 09, 2007, 12:25:20 AM »

10-4 DD...

Hope to enter future shoots myself. I'm taking notes!

I'm glad that stuff isn't so regulated that the "fun" aspect is taken away. I didn't know how it goes here. That's refreshing to me - Maybe I've been subject to too many formal competitions and the associated BS that makes it not so much fun anymore.

Look out though - I'm mounting a laser sight on my cannon...

Cannonball · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2007, 09:22:11 AM »

DD I too wasn't expecting the answer I got from Cat. I wanted to hear "it has to be gb bored" giving me no other choice but to make a new purchase! When comparing Dominic's work to others on the net, I can't get over how affordable his pricing is! As soon as I scrounge up the funds, you will hear from me Dominic!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #28 on:** September 09, 2007, 09:27:20 AM »

Quote from: Victor3 on September 09, 2007, 12:25:20 AM

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Look out though - I'm mounting a laser sight on my cannon...

SAFETY WARNING: be carefull - you could put your eye out with that thing!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #29 on:** September 09, 2007, 09:32:05 AM »

Quote from: Double D on September 08, 2007, 11:36:10 PM

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Did you notice some guys reporting irratic ignition? Using the wrong size powder? Powder chamber to large? Need and over powder wad? Different fusing?
How about not hitting any where near the pin? Too much/little powder? Don't know how to point a mortar? Gof ball makes crummy a projectile?
All part of the learning curve.
...

With the light weight of the golf ball, VERY small differences in a number of variables make LARGE differences in velocity.
As you said, part of the learning curve.