Author Topic: 2/3 scale Hern 3" ordinance rifle builds. everyone ! (Read 7003 times)

flagman1776 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:14:32 AM »

Good stratigy to involve the local officials in the initial salvo. If they get in on the fun, they'll support you more. Just make sure it's safe. Don't blow up the Chief of Police!

Tropico · « **Reply #61 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:45:45 PM »

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Don't blow up the Chief of Police!

We are Pirates !

flagman1776 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:58:08 PM »

Replica HMS Bounty before her loss in Hurricane Sandy

GGaskill · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:06:01 PM »

Looks like that Bounty gun could roll overboard pretty easily. Hope they tie it down better in any kind of seas.

flagman1776 · « **Reply #64 on:** May 20, 2012, 02:09:55 AM »

I'm sure the Bounty's guns are stowed below & not carried on deck. The original Bounty was only armed with 4 cannon & 10 swivels.

Replica HMS Bounty, Replica Sloop Providence (Continental Navy, John Paul Jones first Command) in Providence, RI post Pirates movie filming.

Tropico · « **Reply #65 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:51:46 PM »

Wot magnificent pics of these to ships. You can really see the size difference. John Paul had so much in the way of guts . Definitely the Rock~Star of his time.

Tropico · « **Reply #66 on:** June 22, 2013, 01:18:46 PM »

Here are some recent photos of the 3" ordinance rifles on the sea wall ., along with 4 of the 6-pack swivels Wes Powder Keg built for me. http://www.facebook.com/TropicoBeach

KABAR2 · « **Reply #67 on:** June 24, 2013, 05:58:33 AM »

Tropico, youve come a long way, it's good to see what you have been able to build & I am wishing you every success in your venture, it's always best to be doing something you love and I'd say your doing it in style!

RocklockI · « **Reply #68 on:** June 25, 2013, 05:53:18 AM »

Tropico it looks great ! How do I make reservations ?
Pic #13 remindes me of a certian president who is showing his true colors......

Gary

Tropico · « **Reply #69 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:20:25 AM »

Thank you men. ooohhh its ben a long many years to get to this point. If anyone is interested ., a passport is all you need . No visa necessary. Flights are cheapest about 6 to 8 weeks ., ahead of the flight on expedia or whichever search you prefer ., weekend flights are cheaper as well. Destination Cebu. Contact me ., I'll be sure your taken care of. And SCUBA and delicious foods are the event. Unbelievable waters here. 7107 islands of coconuts and bananas....., I'm happy. Anyway I will just continue this thread as opposed to starting another. Along with the garrison cannons and 4 of Wes's 6~Pack in stainless..., those are the 4 swivels ., I am currently building the last 2 cannons of the 6-pack. Wes built the last two in Bronze ., These will be in the main entry way of the Manor., just beyond the foyer. The desk for guests to check i will b here. The cannons will be short . 40% deck guns , between decks ., then they will get a table ., (I always like those) with a lamp. Yes pointed toward the front door.

flagman1776 · « **Reply #70 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:58:51 AM »

Makes me wish I was still fit to dive.

Tropico · « **Reply #71 on:** June 27, 2013, 05:25:21 AM »

I love Diving ., it is its own passion for sure.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #72 on:** June 27, 2013, 06:52:50 AM »

Always amazing to see what people can do with basic hand tools the old way....... most of us would be lost without power tools......

Zulu · « **Reply #73 on:** June 27, 2013, 07:33:44 AM »

I haven't figured out where the power cord is on that chisel.

Zulu

KABAR2 · « **Reply #74 on:** June 27, 2013, 05:20:46 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 27, 2013, 07:33:44 AM

I haven't figured out where the power cord is on that chisel.
Zulu

I think he's using one of those Vibrating chisels......

shred · « **Reply #75 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:36:07 AM »

Yeah, how come we never see pictures of Zulu sitting on the ground holding a chunk of wood between his bare feet while he whacks away at it with a hammer and chisel?

Zulu · « **Reply #76 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:54:47 AM »

Quote from: shred on June 28, 2013, 03:36:07 AM

Yeah, how come we never see pictures of Zulu sitting on the ground holding a chunk of wood between his bare feet while he whacks away at it with a hammer and chisel?

Hammer and chisel?
I do all my work with a sharpened screwdriver and a block of wood.
Zulu the Caveman

GGaskill · « **Reply #77 on:** June 28, 2013, 07:40:39 AM »

I haven't figured out where the power cord is on that chisel.

It's off the top of the picture and it's holding a mallet.

flagman1776 · « **Reply #78 on:** June 28, 2013, 10:38:44 AM »

One public living history presentation... cooking over fire in a pit (turned back sod). Flatlander (opposite of mountain man) questions get to be annoying with their stupidity... Is that a read fire? Yes. Is that real food? Yes. Are you really going to eat that? No, going to throw it out & go to McDonalds...
Re-enactor runs a power cord from a nearby building... sticks the end in the dirt of fire pit. Mrs. Flatlander, strolling by, says to Mr. Flatlander... "See I told you it was fake!"
Dinner was bubble & squeak, journey cakes, hot corn bread butter & jam & fresh apple pie. Yes, I do know how to make jonney cakes by any one of several family recipies... as my cousin grinds flint corn at his 1703 water powered grist mill. http://rifarmsandfood.com/2012/03/corn-meets-stone-309-years-and-counting-at-rhode-islands-oldest-water-powered-grist-mill/

Tropico · « **Reply #79 on:** February 11, 2014, 03:02:31 AM »

RocklockI
to get here ., first you go to the post office and get a US passport ., then book a flight to CEBU International airport ., the passport is good for 21 days no visa ., Take a left when you get to Japan. I would meet you there. , My website is www.tropico.ph and facebook is http://www.facebook.com/TropicoBeach . These things can easily be arranged there ., Scuba diving and PADI course are the adventure of the Day at Tropico . However ., some do Caving ., or trips into the mountains ., Twin Lakes ., or at Terra Alta ., the ZIP line. Me ., I am usually down in Davy Jones Locker counting fish. If anyone ever wanted to see this pro American end of S.E. Asia ., We will take very good care of you ., and make you wish you didnt have to go home. If anyone wants to have a looksey ., the facebook photos albums are full of the cannons ., collected ., from several places and many from board members ., diving ., ship construction and resort construction. Its not world class ., but the underwater world and the diving is ., its the best I could do is all ., we are but humble pirates here at Tropico. The website is currently getting a search engine optimization upgrade ., so for photos ., the facebook albums are the best to see what Tropico is.

little seacoast · « **Reply #80 on:** February 17, 2014, 05:14:01 AM »

Saw pics of your frigate today, first one with outriggers that I ever saw. That will make a splendid stable platform for your artillery, keep the reef dynamiters at a respectful distance at least. Looks like you are doing great!