I have had intentions to build a cannon for years. Purchasing a feild carriage print & constructing it myself from red oak. The situation has changed a bit, having limited mobility due to a roof fall. I now am focusing on a naval carriage kit. This being less labor intense as opposed to my original plan. One of the following 3 tubes I would like to incorporate, prefrance in order.
12# 1/2 scale Napoleon / length 37" / weight 150# / trunnions 2" / bore 2.25"
full scale revolution howitzer / length 25" / weight 90# / trunnions 3.25" / bore 3"
full scale English Swivel / length 30" / weight 104# / trunnions 1.5 / bore 1 5/8"
I have found but 1 company in Canada that manufactures the type of kit I think would work well for me. Problem being their specs call a maximum length of 30" for the tube. The cost is more than fair, I just like the longer 37" tube. Does anyone know of a naval kit manufactureing company that is a quality product and still under or around $1,500? I appreciate your time, Respectfully Jerry