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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #90 on: October 06, 2006, 07:45:34 PM »
All this time for some reason or another I thought this thing was brass!!!

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #91 on: October 07, 2006, 01:33:22 AM »
I have a bronze one ;D I'll post some picts as soon as I get it cleaned up a bit.

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #92 on: October 07, 2006, 06:19:08 PM »
Yeah lets see the bronze...

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #93 on: October 08, 2006, 08:12:49 AM »
 Wes, I finally got a chance to really check out this post and I have to say you did an awesome job building this cannon! Dom

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #94 on: October 10, 2006, 04:38:29 PM »
Yeah  I agree with you awesome job... ;D  DOM you do a real nice job yourself...  :D I"m sure the folks on GBO agree... Thanks to both of you for keeping fun and interesting...

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #95 on: October 13, 2006, 06:20:01 AM »
I wouldn't put a taper in the firing pin hole.
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I keep forgetting to respond to this.  If you make a firing device like this and you have a firing pin going through a hole like this the hole must be tapered.  If you don't you will find the the pin breaks all the time from the binding upon impact and firing.

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #96 on: December 05, 2006, 12:59:57 PM »
len hers the video

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #97 on: December 20, 2006, 04:17:05 PM »
Here She is with new carriage by Len DI Cannon Works... Thanks to Both Wes & Len...

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #98 on: December 20, 2006, 07:45:45 PM »
Very Nice.., VERY NICE ! Indeed EL Cazador 66 ! I had no idea the breech loader was yours., the carriage is really sharp on this gun.,  and Wes's work is just outstanding.

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #99 on: December 21, 2006, 02:18:08 AM »
YeahTropico, She mine I had to go for it...This one will be my NEW YEARS noise maker...Then after that she'll sit in my office, for all to admire.. ;) I Thank both Wes & Len for the excellent workmanship... Ed


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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #100 on: December 21, 2006, 11:44:21 AM »
your sub-basement firing range is gunna suffer  :o

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #101 on: December 21, 2006, 12:36:42 PM »
Na,  Not this one Rickk... this one will be making noise at parents house, they have about 4 acres of woodlands in upstate New York...

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #102 on: December 21, 2006, 01:08:12 PM »
how far upstate? more accurately, how far from where I-90 enters Massachusetts?

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #103 on: December 21, 2006, 01:14:00 PM »
Middletown NY about 1 1/2 hour outside New york City I would say about two from  I-90...

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #104 on: December 21, 2006, 01:39:03 PM »
K... I'm another 45 minutes once you hit the state line

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #105 on: December 21, 2006, 03:43:45 PM »
I see , Maybe one day we can meet up and do some target shooting with our cannons and mortars... ;D

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #106 on: December 22, 2006, 01:18:24 AM »
I hate to tell you guys but Middletown is not upstate New York.  I have to drive 5 hrs south to get to Middletown and I’m still in NY.

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #107 on: December 22, 2006, 02:24:00 AM »
i guess from NYC, everything is "upstate" .

Mapquest says it is 2 hours 40 minutes from there to my house. 162 miles

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #108 on: December 22, 2006, 02:54:23 AM »
Nicely said Rickk Anything outside the City limits could be reffered as upstate or downstate... Just wondering Cu Cannon how far in New York State do you need to drive  in order to reach City Hall to shake the Mayors Hand... :) :)

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #109 on: December 23, 2006, 01:47:35 PM »
Had a problem with the video taken today, so I'll post this still picture instead. I'll get the video's up as soon as I can..

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #110 on: March 12, 2013, 04:52:15 AM »
while looking for Powder Kegs ATF letter on signal  Cannons I came across his 8 guage breech loading signal cannon build post.  This is an awesome thread so I BTT

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Re: 8 Gauge breech loading signal cannon (dial up users Beware)
« Reply #111 on: March 15, 2013, 05:44:14 PM »
while looking for Powder Kegs ATF letter on signal  Cannons I came across his 8 guage breech loading signal cannon build post.  This is an awesome thread so I BTT

 
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This is one of my favorite builds. Many members here have interest in different types of artillery and its fun to read their stories, builds, etc. Both ML and blank cartridge signal cannons with 8 to 16 inch length barrels are my favorite. These cannons are the ones that have kept my interest in model artillery over the years. I would love to build one like this, but instead of a straight taper profile it on a CNC lathe. Hummmm...................... 8)
 
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