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Offline jer2349

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Carriage kit
« on: September 05, 2010, 12:45:12 PM »
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

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Re: Carriage kit
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2010, 12:56:26 PM »
Welcome to the board, Jerry. I couldn't tell you if they're in the area of your proposed price range, but you should check with Lendi at "Duck Island Cannon Works"; they are one of our forum's sponsors.
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Re: Carriage kit
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2010, 02:46:44 PM »
I don't believe Duck Island is still with us.

With your reference to Canada, I take it that is where you are.  Have you been in contact with  http://brasswithclass.com/contact.php

You might take a look at their 1/4 scale 24 PDR Garrison gun. Get the garrison carriage.  Later if you want you can get Field carrige and that tube will look right on it.

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Re: Carriage kit
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2010, 03:40:50 AM »
duck  island cw is still around. 

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Re: Carriage kit
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2010, 04:41:42 AM »
duck  island cw is still around. 

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Glad you are still with us....the contact info in your sponsor link doesn't work.  Check you PM.