Author Topic: Backyard cannon fun (Read 54577 times)

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #120 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:56:44 PM »

Here's a nice Brooks micro with a big mouth

Rickk · « **Reply #121 on:** December 13, 2006, 01:19:15 PM »

Doesn't look like a current catalog item....

What size is the mouth?

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #122 on:** December 13, 2006, 01:40:48 PM »

1/2 Bore .50 Cal. 7"in front Muzzle to cascable 1.5 Diameter,,,, She's a fun little noise maker...

Tropico · « **Reply #123 on:** December 19, 2006, 08:09:02 PM »

Holy Mackeral !!! nice looking Boomer you got there.

The cannon looks great., but so does your carriage !!!
I hope my carriage turns out., I design my own .,so its a guess .

I placed an order with Michael a little while back for a custom we discussed.
Anyway., he knocked himself out on this one I think. When it arrived it was everything we had talked about and a bit more. He is certainly turning out some good looking cannons. I love a Gold Gun.

I need to build the carriage ASAP Christmas is coming ! Pics Soon ! Kudos to Michael ! and cheers to you EL Cazador 66.

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #124 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:26:12 PM »

Thanks Tropico, Can you give us a glimpse of the barrel in the mean time..

Tropico · « **Reply #125 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:43:47 PM »

Hopefully I will get the carriage done .,tonight .,and tomorrow. Here is a shot in the meantime.
This little cannon is 3" at the breech 12" in length and 1" in the bore.

I did not have access to a powder can tonight so....., I used a 12" ruler..,Can coming soon with carriage !

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #126 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:48:29 PM »

Sweet Gun Tropico!! looking forward to seeing it all come together...

Ed

Tropico · « **Reply #127 on:** December 24, 2006, 04:19:54 PM »

A Christmas eve update...., Trunnion caps Tuesday., but alot of fun., it goes so fast.., now I am looking for another project ?

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #128 on:** December 24, 2006, 06:03:44 PM »

Cool-Aid

That was quick Tropico!! looking good...

Ed

Rickk · « **Reply #129 on:** February 09, 2007, 02:18:06 PM »

Tropico, I am envious and excited at the same time...I see it now on Michael's web site...

How does the report compare with the 1" dictator?

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #130 on:** February 09, 2007, 02:30:19 PM »

Ok, Here it is just in today... Never a problem with the workmanship... .50 Cal. 24 pdr naval cannon...

radio2 · « **Reply #131 on:** February 09, 2007, 04:39:47 PM »

So you got it today!, Darn that's nice, Glad it worked out!

Tropico · « **Reply #132 on:** February 09, 2007, 05:33:50 PM »

EL Cazador 66 .,Wow nice 24 pounder., and the carriage., those wheels are pretty attractive., I may have to steal that idea., thats a sharp new cannon to be sure sir ! Are you building these carriages.,when you get a cannon from Michael.,or is he ? They are very well made ! Beautiful .,the steps on the cheeks., length.,height., everything is spot on with your cannons.

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Tropico, I am envious and excited at the same time...I see it now on Michael's web site...

How does the report compare with the 1" dictator?

Rickk

Substantially louder., actually hugely louder., I have several 1" cannons.,the mortar is not as loud as my 1" cannons to be sure.,but this new cannon is louder than all my other 1" cannons . This was my design., I didnt know it was on his website., I am honored. I am glad he has takin a likin to it himself., I highly recommend this bad boy., It my MOST GUN in the smallest package combo I got.If it catches on Michaels got a winner on this one , After I finish trunnion caps., I will send Michael., photos and a video., this one deserves its own page on his website.
Also I see an awesome Golf-Ball howitzer hes got on the website too !., I may be adding that one as well !!! And I saw The Super X Dictator/Seige Mortar at 1" bore ., *Sigh* I need a few side jobs to keep up

I am grateful for this beauty ., its for the table next to my easy chair.,So I can tell stories to grand children., then show them it ROMPS.
Rich

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #133 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:53:47 AM »

Hey Tropico, thanks!! It came together nicely.. Brass wheels do give it a different look, when they patinas I think it will look nicer. The carriage is a kit by Canadian Cannon.. I had this sitting around for over with out a barrel.. After I saw your custom 24 pdr by brooks I desided to have Michael cut one for me, all doe it's slighty different cut then I wanted, I'm still very happy the way it came out.. I know you build your own carriages but you look at Bill's web site Canadian Cannons his link is on cannon & mortar supply list.. check it out!

Fire in the hole!!

Ed

Double D · « **Reply #134 on:** February 10, 2007, 05:27:48 PM »

Here something you can do to brass wheels for a special touch. Holes!

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #135 on:** February 11, 2007, 09:42:31 AM »

Hey Double D, I love that old cannon, I have seen it before on your SA Cannon Club threads.. I have few with wheels like the ones you have there.. Here they are.. Ed

Tropico · « **Reply #136 on:** February 11, 2007, 12:05:13 PM »

Wow Thats an awesome barrel Double D .,"English" to be sure. I am going to have to give some meausrements to a sponsor and see about some Brass wheels., and the holes add alot to it.
EL Cazador 66 tell us about that large cannon youve got there., thats a masterpeice right there !

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #137 on:** February 11, 2007, 02:33:23 PM »

Hey Trop!! It's a sea service 24 Pdr. replica 12" oal 2"od 1/2 bore.. blued steel barrel, carriage is white oak .. Fired her several times, she has a nice pop..this is my wife's favorite, she doesn't like it when I take her out to play.. $:-\$ I aways wait till she goes out shopping if you know what I mean...

Ed

Double D · « **Reply #138 on:** February 11, 2007, 05:28:50 PM »

This gun came from Germany. The muzzle ring was squared and a larger diameter dimaeter muzzle ring was added. Made the barrel muzzle heavy, but also in theory made the gun easier to aim.

I have been working with the gun to make it shoot and finally figured it out. The bore is .458. The club furnishes powder ball and wad. Club balls are .452. This past weekend I got a hold of some balls the were .457. My first string scored a 37 as I had to find a new aim point with the larger balls. My Second string scored a 44 and got some ooh's and aaah's. Nobody can ever remember the club gun shooting this good.

I am going to draw this gun up and make the drawing available to our sponsors. Maybe we can convince one of them to do a GBO-BPM&C special limited edtion subscription run.

This design is pretty straight forward the barrel is a straight taper from Cascabel to muzzle flare. The reinforcing rings are flat topped and on the same taper as the barrel.

Tropico · « **Reply #139 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:45:10 PM »

A couple of more pics of this 12" X 3" Brooks 1" Bore 24lb'er .
I finished the hardware and a combo Tompion/Ramrod.

Hopefully I will have a video of some fire and smoke in a few weeks...,(I'll be in Mexico for some metal work and and stopping in at the "The Yuma Proving Grounds". )

EL Caz 66 · « **Reply #140 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:59:12 AM »

COOL!! Yes A VIDEO is a must!!!

We need more members show thier stuff on video.. canon powershot digtil ELPH provides both still photo's & moving picture's mode plus comes with the software to install to your Mac and PC...

jeeper1 · « **Reply #141 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:13:38 AM »

If you want to do videos on the cheap here's a link to a video camera that lists for $130, it also records sound and is a plug and play direct to your computers usb port.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-2/qid=1167777212/ref=sr_1_2/602-4645931-0921455?ie=UTF8&asin=B000FD8MJS
I've had an opportunity to test one and it works great.

Tropico · « **Reply #142 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:01:36 AM »

Oh !

no.,you guys got me all wrong. I have a digi-cam that does video. A Kodak Z700 it takes great video/sound and photos. I just need the time to setup up.,fire while shooting the cam. then clean the cannon., in order to make a video. I wont have that time for a couple weeks. I gotta go to Mexico - Los Algodones- then Yuma ., then I will have time to make a 1" boomer video.

Backyard cannon fun at Yuma is pretty fun

Now if you look closely at these Projo's you will see they weigh 1500 lbs each and are 16 inch Diameter. Rounds for USS Missouri and the like. Also notice the sign .,which I love.., " Wahner E. Brooks Historical Exhibit" "His Dream is Realized"

Rickk · « **Reply #143 on:** February 23, 2007, 12:57:40 PM »

bigger is always better

putting that aside... Trop... I just pressed the "buy now" button at Brooks

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #144 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:12:13 PM »

Quote from: Rickk on February 23, 2007, 12:57:40 PM

bigger is always better

putting that aside... Trop... I just pressed the "buy now" button at Brooks

Now THAT's a bottle rocket!!!!!

Rickk · « **Reply #145 on:** February 23, 2007, 02:19:33 PM »

not exactly a rocket... it is a bomb.

MOAB = Mother Of All Bombs

I think it weighs 50,000 #

They dropped one or two in Iraq... this one is a "display model"

radio2 · « **Reply #146 on:** February 23, 2007, 02:46:02 PM »

Quote from: Rickk on February 23, 2007, 02:19:33 PM

not exactly a rocket... it is a bomb.

MOAB = Mother Of All Bombs

I think it weighs 50,000 #

They dropped one or two in Iraq... this one is a "display model"

Should have droped 1 or 2 hundred!

Tropico · « **Reply #147 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:55:21 AM »

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Trop... I just pressed the "buy now" button at Brooks

I think you'll be happy ., please post photos when it comes in !

rays89 · « **Reply #148 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:03:43 PM »

I have been staring at the picture of the MOAB and also staring at the Mcmansion next door that spoiled my fun and thinking. Well after some deep thought I came to the conclusion my house would also be in the crater Thus I would be cutting my nose off to spite my face. Well it's nice to dream...................

Rickk · « **Reply #149 on:** March 02, 2007, 02:36:05 PM »

rays89...

I helped design this thing...

<--- AGM-114 Hellfire

It has a tad more precision than the MOAB