Author Topic: Brooks 1 inch Napoleon (Read 5035 times)

irishman · « **Reply #30 on:** June 08, 2013, 03:25:27 AM »

Quote from: Double D on May 31, 2013, 10:31:53 PM

Zulu are you thinking about doing the wood? Cheeks, trail and Axle?

Whiite oak is what was used but for something on this smaller scale would another hardwood work just as well?

How about wheels? You up for the them?

Dominick, you have been quiet in this discussion. Are you up for making the irons- Lunnette and trail plate, axle straps, cap squares top and bottom with chin and keybolts, under straps, rondellels and elevating screw and box? The additional hardware if desired by customer?

Zulu,

Do you plan to use dished wheels?

Michael

Zulu · « **Reply #31 on:** June 08, 2013, 03:58:19 AM »

Michael,
Yes, the wheels will be dished.

Zulu

irishman · « **Reply #32 on:** June 08, 2013, 04:10:12 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 08, 2013, 03:58:19 AM

Michael,
Yes, the wheels will be dished.
Zulu

Excuse me, Zulu, I believe you misspelled di$hed.

Michael
Home of the Golden Gun

dominick · « **Reply #33 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:09:59 AM »

Quote from: Double D on May 31, 2013, 10:31:53 PM

Zulu are you thinking about doing the wood? Cheeks, trail and Axle?

Whiite oak is what was used but for something on this smaller scale would another hardwood work just as well?

How about wheels? You up for the them?

Dominick, you have been quiet in this discussion. Are you up for making the irons- Lunnette and trail plate, axle straps, cap squares top and bottom with chin and keybolts, under straps, rondellels and elevating screw and box? The additional hardware if desired by customer?

Douglas, I have too many irons in the fire right now to take on ironwork for scale cannons. Dom

Zulu · « **Reply #34 on:** June 18, 2013, 08:53:58 AM »

These are the wheels I will be using on the carriage I am making for a fellow GBO member.
I think they look pretty good and are the right size at 15 1/2" diameter. They are dished.
They came from Custom Wagons and cost $150 each plus shipping.
I could never make a wheel like this for $150. $:-\$
Zulu

Double D · « **Reply #35 on:** June 18, 2013, 03:23:27 PM »

Can you provide contact info for the Wheelmaker?

Zulu · « **Reply #36 on:** June 19, 2013, 02:03:57 AM »

Quote from: Double D on June 18, 2013, 03:23:27 PM

Can you provide contact info for the Wheelmaker?

Double D,
Have a look at this GBO link. Look at replies #97 and #101.
It appears you have spoken with these folks before.
It is amazing what good stuff you can find in the archives.

Zulu The Researcher
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,206652.90.html

Double D · « **Reply #37 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:14:30 AM »

Okay guys here is the link:

http://www.customwagons.com/

Double D · « **Reply #38 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:34:51 AM »

Didn't GunsonWheels say there was a problem with those wheels? Splitting cracking or something.

By the way has any one heard for GoW lately last time he was on was February.

Doc Brown. · « **Reply #39 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:50:25 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 19, 2013, 02:03:57 AM

Quote from: Double D on June 18, 2013, 03:23:27 PM
Can you provide contact info for the Wheelmaker?

Double D,
Have a look at this GBO link. Look at replies #97 and #101.
It appears you have spoken with these folks before.
It is amazing what good stuff you can find in the archives.
Zulu The Researcher
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,206652.90.html

I cant see from that picture and have a question. How many segments are there and are there 2 spokes per segment? Thanks.

Zulu · « **Reply #40 on:** June 19, 2013, 04:34:51 PM »

There are only two segments. They are steam bent I imagine.
Zulu

Doc Brown. · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2013, 06:25:31 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 19, 2013, 04:34:51 PM

There are only two segments. They are steam bent I imagine.
Zulu

Have you ever seen this guy from ebays cannon wheels. 417steam1
They are 7 segments not 6 but he told me he can do 6 segments for a bit more money. The only down fall is the small axel hole and no hub rings. They was priced to steal last year.

GGaskill · « **Reply #42 on:** June 19, 2013, 07:55:29 PM »

The mountain howitzer carriage has 6 felloes per wheel but the larger pieces have 7.

Double D · « **Reply #43 on:** November 09, 2019, 01:42:24 AM »

Quote from: irishman on May 13, 2013, 03:54:05 AM

Dennis,

It's DDs fault. He sent the above prints that got me excited. Its time is now. Serial No.001 is sold. The first run will be for 3 or 4.

Fact for the day: The biggest General in Washington has been replaced by a socialist. Chrysler is owned by an Italian Company. These events have eliminated the Big Three and left us with Ford as the 'Big One'.

Michael
The Home of the Golden Gun

Free Men have Guns...Slaves don't

Wow the birth of the Brooks Napoleon 1" barrel. Followed shortly there after by the birth of the Elledge Napoleon Field carriage. Thanks guys for believing in me and taking the risk in building this gun. I think it has been pretty successful for you.

Zulu · « **Reply #44 on:** November 09, 2019, 04:42:14 AM »

I just finished Napoleon carriages #10, #11, and #12.
Here are pictures. Three different colors.I am currently working on #13 which is already sold.

#9 still sits on my desk and is currently available. It is exactly like the one seen on my website here.
Zulu

https://jmelledge.com/FieldCarriageNo2BrooksBrassNapoleon.html