Author Topic: Seacoast Artillery to Re-Create Krupp Seacoast Gun (Read 87254 times)

KABAR2 · « **Reply #510 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:45:18 AM »

Quote from: nematode on February 25, 2011, 04:24:27 AM

Im glad you guys arent stamping any dos or donts on the cannon. It leaves room for my experimental nitroglycerin and homemade plastic explosive charges and I can't wait to test them!

(relax... i'm teasing!)

Nitro? Plastic explosives? isn't that a little old school ?

What you aren't going to try to split the atom in the chamber?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #511 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:54:15 AM »

Quote from: nematode on February 25, 2011, 04:24:27 AM

Im glad you guys arent stamping any dos or donts on the cannon. It leaves room for my experimental nitroglycerin and homemade plastic explosive charges and I can't wait to test them!
(relax... i'm teasing!)

Stamping the warnings ASSUMES several things, like, one's ability to read, each individual actually reading AND understanding the cautions, AND taking responsible actions. For SOME that might be too much to assume.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #512 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:34:31 AM »

Must be getting close to done.... any new photos?

This is starting to feel like a Hinze katsup comercial..... ANTICIPATION is making me wait......

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #513 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:19:34 AM »

Allen you must be clairvoyant or something. We will have an update with photos tomorrow which we planned a week ago, depending on the plater's schedule, of course. We filled the old Suburban with 370 parts weighing a total of 360 pounds yesterday at 10:00 A.M. They did a superior job. Our Special Instructions to them was: No Scratches and no red or purple tubes will be accepted. They followed these to a 'T'. No errors that we have found yet. All parts that we have unwrapped so far have been jet black. Hopefully we can have them all assembled and shipped by next Wednesday.

Tracy and Mike

Zulu · « **Reply #514 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:30:41 AM »

Since I was unable to get one at this time, I expect pictures from everyone.

Zulu

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #515 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:21:47 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on March 03, 2011, 11:30:41 AM

Since I was unable to get one at this time, I expect pictures from everyone.
Zulu

Hmmm...
12 good pix would make a Krupp Kalendar.

gulfcoastblackpowder · « **Reply #516 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:45:22 PM »

Perhaps we need to have a Krupp Kalendar Kontest?...Oh NO! It's started again!!!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #517 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:06:18 PM »

Quote from: gulfcoastblackpowder on March 03, 2011, 12:45:22 PM

Perhaps we need to have a Krupp Kalendar Kontest?...Oh NO! It's started again!!!

Sounds good to me!

KABAR2 · « **Reply #518 on:** March 03, 2011, 02:30:18 PM »

I Like der idea of ze Kalinder

Double D · « **Reply #519 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:58:19 PM »

NO!!! TRoublemakers!!!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #520 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:22:35 AM »

Quote from: KABAR2 on March 03, 2011, 02:30:18 PM

I Like der idea of ze Kalinder

YES! Absolutely!

(The mice will play when the cat (Jack Russels?) is/are away!)

KABAR2 · « **Reply #521 on:** March 04, 2011, 06:30:40 AM »

Trouble Maker'z ? NINE!

YOU Vill haven Ze Krupp Kanlinder You Vill! You Vill!

Hee Hee Haa Haa Haa! Let Ze Miniacal Tutonic Potogarahy begin az zoon az ve have

ze Krupp's!

RocklockI · « **Reply #522 on:** March 04, 2011, 12:59:50 PM »

Guess what I took possession of today ?

The long wait is over .....................................

FOR ME !

Here I introduce the "Oprah Gun"
#19 has been delivered

See below

and here is some very fine stamping and most important #19's on the bottom plate and "cheekage"

last BUT not least

MANY THANKS to Mike and Tracy this thing is uberkool

Job Well Done

Gary

Soot · « **Reply #523 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:06:47 PM »

That looks great, I can't wait for mine.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #524 on:** March 04, 2011, 01:53:42 PM »

Quote from: RocklockI on March 04, 2011, 12:59:50 PM

Guess what I took possession of today ?

The long wait is over ..................................... FOR ME !

Here I introduce the "Oprah Gun" That's all I could think of when I saw it BIG BLACK and Beautiful

#19 has been delivered

Gary, I hate you. you bum. Now you know all of us waiting for ours are jealous

I guess it pays to live close by...... T&M #19 looks great! Now the loooooooooonggg wait for a delivery.........

And Gary just kidding about the hate and the bum thing

RocklockI · « **Reply #525 on:** March 04, 2011, 02:30:32 PM »

The thing is a real piece of work ! there is So many things to play with on this one !

Kabar2 , it surely wasn't my intention to make anyone jealous ......... much

The more I mess with it the more I like it .

and you will too when the long dark cast of waiting is over for you .

little gigaws and dodads to play with on this thing ..........Shiny too Old School machining and design . The attention to detail is magnificent , it's really something to see

Behold

maybe is a better word , if a word could even convey quality and gleam it emits

Kabar2 I will use my very limited power of persuasion to influence the order , timing of your gun .

and it's delivery .

Not that I would that wish anyone to be in the grip of a deadly sin ...........like jealousy .

Gary

dan610324 · « **Reply #526 on:** March 04, 2011, 03:35:06 PM »

ooooohhhh , I wish I could have had one also

but I couldnt
no export , cry cry cry

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #527 on:** March 04, 2011, 03:48:12 PM »

A funny thing happened today while we were delivering Gary's Krupp Howitzer to him at the Broomfield Cannon Manufactory. All of a sudden, like a whirlwind, two cross-country travelers arrived at Mike's house, and while the woman distracted us with a circus act involving a 3-dog troop of gyrating American Rat Terriers, the man slipped past us, grabbed a valued Krupp Gun and vaulted for the door. He left the premises so fast that, even though I had my camera handy, all I got was a blurr!
He was gone! Mike and I turned to grab the woman before she could get away, but to our surprise she escaped in the confusion, but not before grabbing a fully decorated, chocolate, Birthday Cake from Mike's fridge!

Hope you enjoy your Krupp, Double D. Happy Birthday Katherine!

Mike & Tracy

The Krupp with the left-hand loading port and right hand elevation gear assembled and delivered to Gary "Lefty" Lorenz is on the left, of course. Double D.'s S/N 24 on the right.

A happy customer with his gun, in fact the Montana Moderator was grinning quite a bit during his visit today. Leave it to Mike to go on selling after making the sale. He said, "Let us show you how easy it is to fire these Krupp Guns". He then goes through the moves, finally placing a cap on the #10 nipple, closing the breech and cocks the striker. Drum roll......moment of truth......BLAM!! The explosion echoes thru the basement. I muttered, "thank you Lord" under my breath and smiled, matter-of-factly. DD was pleased as punch.

Double D · « **Reply #528 on:** March 04, 2011, 05:05:24 PM »

Quote from: seacoastartillery on March 04, 2011, 03:48:12 PM

A funny thing happened today while we were delivering Gary's Krupp Howitzer to him at the Broomfield Cannon Manufactory. All of a sudden, like a whirlwind, two cross-country travelers arrived at Mike's house, and while the woman distracted us with a circus act involving a 3-dog troop of gyrating Jack Russel Terriers, the man slipped past us, grabbed a valued Krupp Gun and vaulted for the door. He left the premises so fast that, even though I had my camera handy, all I got was a blurr!
He was gone! Mike and I turned to grab the woman before she could get away, but to our surprise she escaped in the confusion, but not before grabbing a fully decorated, chocolate, Birthday Cake from Mike's fridge!

Hope you enjoy your Krupp, Double D. Happy Birthday Katherine!

Mike & Tracy

Tracy,

I was prepared to say some really nice things about you guys after today...then you post flame material...The Dogs are American Rat Terriers and of no relationship what so ever in any way shape or form other than being a canine to those neurotic little ankle nipping Jack Russel's. I'll overlook your lack of good taste this time because you let me walk out the door with the first Krupp gun-even ahead of Gary!!! Under such conditions the insult can be overlooked. However next time you see the dogs don't be surprised if one of them bites you and they don't nip.

To quote Charlton Heston, "from my cold dead hands!"

No 24, foreground, No. 19 back ground.

No. 19 on the Left is the unique L model going to Rocklock.

Mike and Tracy make the first delivery!

The Cheeks are incredible, The texture left from pickling the scale of the hot roll plate then bluing is fantastic.

Oh yeah and all I heard all afternoon from the wife. was how nice iot was of you guys to get her a birthday cake. It was a good cake.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #529 on:** March 04, 2011, 05:12:38 PM »

Ooooo Ooooo Ooooo -

a) celebrate!
b) that means MINE is coming SOON!
c) Calendar - ahhh - Krupp Kalendar Pictures!
d) Coming closer to the Krupp Kalendar Kontest!

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #530 on:** March 04, 2011, 07:07:30 PM »

M&T Did DD leave a card saying: "Have Krupp will travel - Wire Cut Bank" or a silver bullet?

Them Krupps shure look good. It'll be a wondrous day when the Mckinleyville Krupp goes "Boom"!

gulfcoastblackpowder · « **Reply #531 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:04:55 PM »

I would really like to behold mine, but alas, it can't be held until it's received!

Congratulations to you two lucky first recipients!

Finished pictures look terrific! Hmmm...if only there were the option of a barbette chassis...

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #532 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:05:16 AM »

Quote from: Ex 49'er on March 04, 2011, 07:07:30 PM

M&T Did DD leave a card saying: "Have gun will travel" or a silver bullet?

Them Krupps shure look good. It'll be a wondrous day when the Mckinleyville Krupp goes "Boom"!

It is in good tradition that these are now being named! Is that the ex49er Battery, McKinleyville Krupp?
Or just McKinleyville Krupp?

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #533 on:** March 05, 2011, 04:34:55 AM »

We sure appreciate those compliments about our Krupp Kannon fellas. Gary almost waxes poetic about his and DD loves the finish on the cheeks, so what do I do. I insult his terrific terriers! I humbly apologize Montana guy. I plead ignorance as I have been a big dog guy all my life with Shepherds, Labradors and Mastiffs. Mike and I sure had fun 'splaning all about the Cannon Manufactory during your visit. Hope Gary's neighbors are still tolerant and we wish God speed to the good folks from Montana who have, "Maryland or Bust" painted on their travel trailer.

Just one question for you, Tim. Have you ever considered the fact that a Krupp Calendar would have 12 monthly pictures that all looked identical? Not a criticism, just wondering, that's all. At least with a cow calendar you get some variety with the Guernseys, the Jerseys, the Herefords, the Holsteins, the Angus, etc.

Tracy and Mike

dan610324 · « **Reply #534 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:02:20 AM »

could be different chassies ;-)

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #535 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:16:19 AM »

Dan, all I want to know is how many Krona did Gulfcoastblackpowder pay you to write that?

Tracy

dan610324 · « **Reply #536 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:11:23 AM »

thats a business secret

gulfcoastblackpowder · « **Reply #537 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:47:35 AM »

I will vehemently deny any part in influencing that comment.You did say Paypal was fine, right Dan?

Chassis or no, there would probably be plenty of variety in the pictures. There's any manner of angles and environments they could be shot in, and some may be in action while others just looking cool.

Of course, some chassis options would be nice, and you could always make a custom long barrel one for yourselves just to be completely different...

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #538 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:04:07 PM »

Quote from: seacoastartillery on March 05, 2011, 04:34:55 AM

...

Just one question for you, Tim. Have you ever considered the fact that a Krupp Calendar would have 12 monthly pictures that all looked identical? Not a criticism, just wondering, that's all. At least with a cow calendar you get some variety with the Guernseys, the Jerseys, the Herefords, the Holsteins, the Angus, etc.

Tracy and Mike

That's the beauty of fine craftsmanship! I.e.: to see 12 DIFFERENT perspectives of 12 identical cannons! Just look at the pictures posted thus far - there are two (of the horizontal format) that could compete; each tells a very different story!

dan610324 · « **Reply #539 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:07:06 PM »

yeah paypal or western union would be perfect