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Offline Victor3

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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2012, 01:11:01 AM »
Quote from: Zulu on July 21, 2012, 12:41:59 AM
It would take 10 castings for the build not counting hardware.  It sure would be heavy! :P :P

 You might could simplify it some for those not too picky; like just make the bbl, cheeks and "floor" (I don't know what the bottom piece of a naval carriage is called). You could cast in the PVC pipe for the axle holes, then slip 1" steel bar stock through for the axles and use off-the-shelf cast iron wheels(?)
 
 As far as weight goes, someone like me might not need much, especially considering shipping cost. Add some perlite to the mix.  :)
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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2012, 01:38:57 AM »
Quote from: Victor3 on July 22, 2012, 01:11:01 AM
Quote from: Zulu on July 21, 2012, 12:41:59 AM
It would take 10 castings for the build not counting hardware.  It sure would be heavy! :P :P

 You might could simplify it some for those not too picky; like just make the bbl, cheeks and "floor" (I don't know what the bottom piece of a naval carriage is called). You could cast in the PVC pipe for the axle holes, then slip 1" steel bar stock through for the axles and use off-the-shelf cast iron wheels(?)
 
 As far as weight goes, someone like me might not need much, especially considering shipping cost. Add some perlite to the mix.  :)

The picky one is me. ;)   If the're not extremely realistic, it's not my work.  I have seen many yard cannons that don't merit a second glance.  People actually stop their cars in front of my house to look at the one on my front porch.  It stands up to close inspection also.  To keep it affordable, I have to take certain shortcuts.  I try to minimize the visual impact by paying attention to little details.
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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2012, 07:47:42 AM »
Zulu:
 
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I try to minimize the visual impact by paying attention to little details.

I try to MAXIMIZE the visual effect by paying attention to the little details..??
 
Whether you meant it the way I have stated it or not... it IS what's really going on...
 
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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #33 on: July 22, 2012, 09:38:27 AM »
Quote from: gunsonwheels on July 22, 2012, 07:47:42 AM
Zulu:
 
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I try to minimize the visual impact by paying attention to little details.

I try to MAXIMIZE the visual effect by paying attention to the little details..??
 
Whether you meant it the way I have stated it or not... it IS what's really going on...
 
GOW/George

GOW,
I meant that I  try to minimize the visual impact of my "shortcuts" by paying attention to little details.
I think it works.  Illusion is everything in this case.
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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #34 on: July 22, 2012, 09:50:48 AM »
Quote from: Zulu on July 22, 2012, 09:38:27 AM
Illusion is everything in this case.
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Quote from: Zulu on July 22, 2012, 01:38:57 AM
I have seen many yard cannons that don't merit a second glance.  Zulu
I saw one on eBay yesterday that had a PVC tube mounted on some wood that was meant to resemble a field carriage, and it made me chuckle.

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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #35 on: July 22, 2012, 11:28:46 AM »
Hmmmm.

Someday someone will come up with a concrete that will be able to be used for cannon barrels - for REAL!

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Re: More concrete cannons
« Reply #36 on: July 23, 2012, 08:02:43 AM »
ZULU:
 
Okay... Now I understan... you are maximizing the overall visual impact by minimizing the impact of any shortcuts...  It's still a fantastic looking product.  I'd bet from over 10-15 feet away a person would never know if they were looking at the "real deal" of a fully funtioning cannon.
 
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