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08-28-2022, 08:58 PM
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08-28-2022, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
You were the best man.Oh thanks for the kind words bro. Some guys do seem to have given up on life, I can't imagine what that feels like. I can't get enough.
08-29-2022, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted By PepperedAngus⏩
HeheIt needs to be large enough to launch a cows carcass or at least the weight of the average female to be useful.
Originally Posted By gwg77⏩
It's comming together, I'm trying to get a bit done each dayNice updates, Jandels!

Originally Posted By stupid000⏩
Shhhh you will give me a big head.You were the best man.
I cut the cross pieces today, they fit ok. I used a tenon saw and the vice


I cut the wheels with a hole saw on the drill press.

They come out rough around the edges, so a bit of sanding -

They look to scale

Soon, I'll set up the scroll saw and cut some of the details before gluing it all together. But first I'll finish drilling/cutting the rest of the pieces. More to come
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08-29-2022, 09:00 PM
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08-29-2022, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted By KochZucker⏩
Society I guess. Especially SuperHercules.What do we besiege once it's done?
I cut the uprights and mitred the supports. Next, I will shape them on the scroll saw and make them look a bit more detailed/authentic. Plus work on the bucket.

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08-30-2022, 06:14 PM
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08-30-2022, 06:39 PM
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08-30-2022, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted By keyboardworkout⏩
launching a small car indoors would be reckless though.No trebuchet, no care.
08-30-2022, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
28/32 mm?Hehe
They look to scale
They look to scale
Nice.
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did you ever get that tube amp rocking?
08-30-2022, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
Yeah, the hole saw was (I think) 29mm so minus 3mm blade thickness = about 26mm.28/32 mm?
Nice.
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did you ever get that tube amp rocking?
Nice.
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did you ever get that tube amp rocking?
The amp kit shipped with a faulty power tube, I tried to order a new matching pair but the order couldn't be forfilled for some reason, then I put it in the corner and forgot about it. I've been using my 4 watt model instead.
Thanks for the reminder!
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08-30-2022, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
I was referring to the model size.Yeah, the hole saw was (I think) 29mm so minus 3mm blade thickness = about 26mm.
The amp kit shipped with a faulty power tube, I tried to order a new matching pair but the order couldn't be forfilled for some reason, then I put it in the corner and forgot about it. I've been using my 4 watt model instead.
Thanks for the reminder!
The amp kit shipped with a faulty power tube, I tried to order a new matching pair but the order couldn't be forfilled for some reason, then I put it in the corner and forgot about it. I've been using my 4 watt model instead.
Thanks for the reminder!
Fallout Brotherhood right?
I do table top miniatures for skirmish games.
couldn't get chit a few months back due to shortages.
chlorine generator for my saltwater pool died in may and i couldn't get a replacement until mid july i think.
08-30-2022, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
Man that sounds cool, tell me more about what you do. Would you use a catapult like this in your game?I was referring to the model size.
Fallout Brotherhood right?
I do table top miniatures for skirmish games.
Fallout Brotherhood right?
I do table top miniatures for skirmish games.
I'm not sure where the model is from - I just pulled it out of the box

I don't really play these games, but I made up a 'board' to play with my boys, usually with lego men. Roll the dice - each square is 1 - that sort of thing. They like it because it is simple and they can build a new map everytime, changing the water, making lakes, sand dunes, mountains, grass etc. And when we're done it slides back under the couch for easy clean up
Each square is 40x40
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08-30-2022, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
Mirin bro looking good. Looks small enough I'd have a hard time working with that even with my glasses.Also inb4 fbi raids your home to stop you from building the catapult to end clown world and uses it against us.
08-30-2022, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
sounds like Pocket tactics?Man that sounds cool, tell me more about what you do. Would you use a catapult like this in your game?
I'm not sure where the model is from - I just pulled it out of the box

I don't really play these games, but I made up a 'board' to play with my boys, usually with lego men. Roll the dice - each square is 1 - that sort of thing. They like it because it is simple and they can build a new map everytime, changing the water, making lakes, sand dunes, mountains, grass etc. And when we're done it slides back under the couch for easy clean up
Each square is 40x40

I'm not sure where the model is from - I just pulled it out of the box

I don't really play these games, but I made up a 'board' to play with my boys, usually with lego men. Roll the dice - each square is 1 - that sort of thing. They like it because it is simple and they can build a new map everytime, changing the water, making lakes, sand dunes, mountains, grass etc. And when we're done it slides back under the couch for easy clean up
Each square is 40x40
cool setup.
right now it's just simple skirmishes using Mutants and death ray guns because D&D is for nerds according to my kids.
we've just started playing.
08-30-2022, 08:33 PM
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08-30-2022, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
Nice! I think it's a myth that table top games are just for nerds. If I had more time, I would rather play something like that than a computer game. I can understand kids feeling that way thoughsounds like Pocket tactics?
cool setup.
right now it's just simple skirmishes using Mutants and death ray guns because D&D is for nerds according to my kids.
we've just started playing.
cool setup.
right now it's just simple skirmishes using Mutants and death ray guns because D&D is for nerds according to my kids.
we've just started playing.

Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
Lol, you're right Ratty, this would struggle to launch a modern day model. I usually fire offcuts, but I might try launching ball bearings wrapped in cotton wool dipped in vaseline. Kids, don't try this at home.you might be able to launch a model from the 90s, but all the ones today are like 500lb black women
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08-30-2022, 09:03 PM
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Aight, I came for the catapult but now you've brought out the game board. What are the rules (are there any)? I dig it man my kids would dig it....and my wife would appreciate them playing with something other than the skads of knex over every square inch of the apartment lol.
Virtue is its own reward.
08-30-2022, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Johnez⏩
The rules change every time we play. My youngest really likes designing the maps and building forts to defend (we roll dice for movement, roll dice for combat - highest roll wins, basic stuff like that).Aight, I came for the catapult but now you've brought out the game board. What are the rules (are there any)? I dig it man my kids would dig it....and my wife would appreciate them playing with something other than the skads of knex over every square inch of the apartment lol.
My oldest likes thinking up characters with hit points/ extra movement stats/ special attacks. We play more complex movement rules like -1 for climbing a mountain +2 moving downhill etc.
We make it up as we go, but try not to change the rules in the middle of the game - I always lose when that happens, funny that.
The board itself was super easy to make. I just cut some D4S down to different lengths and painted them, the base is plywood.
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08-31-2022, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
why the Vaseline?Nice! I think it's a myth that table top games are just for nerds. If I had more time, I would rather play something like that than a computer game. I can understand kids feeling that way though
Lol, you're right Ratty, this would struggle to launch a modern day model. I usually fire offcuts, but I might try launching ball bearings wrapped in cotton wool dipped in vaseline. Kids, don't try this at home.

Lol, you're right Ratty, this would struggle to launch a modern day model. I usually fire offcuts, but I might try launching ball bearings wrapped in cotton wool dipped in vaseline. Kids, don't try this at home.
wait nope, don't want to know. lol
09-01-2022, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
I should've been more specific, vaseline because it's flammablewhy the Vaseline?
wait nope, don't want to know. lol
wait nope, don't want to know. lol

Alright, I looked everywhere and was still getting error 404 file not found, so I bought a new one.
I cleaned up the cuts from the scroll saw

Still using the file, I clamped the uprights onto my bench and rounded out the middle.

Something like this (pictured right).

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09-01-2022, 11:11 PM
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09-01-2022, 11:15 PM
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09-02-2022, 01:51 AM
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09-06-2022, 06:14 PM
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After shaping the uprights I noticed the support pieces didn't sit flush anymore (rookie mistake). I had to recut them longer with different angles

The bottom miter is now 59° which makes the top 31°. My framing saw only cuts as low as 45° so I shaped the others with the sanding disc

Looks better and will glue more securely.

This is the swinging arm, I want to shape it next. I marked it out roughly, not sure what tool I will use. Probably the sanding disc then file, then finish with sand paper.

The bottom miter is now 59° which makes the top 31°. My framing saw only cuts as low as 45° so I shaped the others with the sanding disc

Looks better and will glue more securely.

This is the swinging arm, I want to shape it next. I marked it out roughly, not sure what tool I will use. Probably the sanding disc then file, then finish with sand paper.
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09-06-2022, 06:38 PM
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Nice work OP. That all scrap wood? I have a bunch of blocky scrap wood I want to turn into something but waiting for the right project to come along.
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09-07-2022, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted By jamalfudge⏩
you can use it for a table top.Nice work OP. That all scrap wood? I have a bunch of blocky scrap wood I want to turn into something but waiting for the right project to come along.
09-09-2022, 07:02 PM
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HERRO lads, my m8 Jandels is occupied atm so he asked me to update this thread!
Spoiler!

He has aptly named his creation: "The Man Rammer".
Always great work from my man Jandels.
Originally Posted By Jandels⏩
See attached for his updated catapult! although, he had to modify it into a battering ram because he was a little short on time:Hey m8,
I'm super busy at the moment with my community. We're raising another barn!
Afterwards, I'm going to help the ladies churn some butter.
Could you do me a huge favour and update my catapult thread?
I'm super busy at the moment with my community. We're raising another barn!
Afterwards, I'm going to help the ladies churn some butter.
Could you do me a huge favour and update my catapult thread?
Spoiler!

He has aptly named his creation: "The Man Rammer".
Always great work from my man Jandels.
Pumpkin courtesy of BRANDERSS (https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=180764903);
addendum courtesy of buttInspector (https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=183054703).
P.S. Jandels needs a new sig m8s (Byzantine75 is a cheeky little bugger. srs.)
09-09-2022, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted By jamalfudge⏩
Yeah, it's all scrap wood. With blocky wood, the best thing to have is a table saw or band saw to cut it into useful sizes.Nice work OP. That all scrap wood? I have a bunch of blocky scrap wood I want to turn into something but waiting for the right project to come along.
Originally Posted By pyrogen⏩
Lmaooo still on spread with you pyroHERRO lads, my m8 Jandels is occupied atm so he asked me to update this thread!
See attached for his updated catapult! although, he had to modify it into a battering ram because he was a little short on time:
Spoiler!

He has aptly named his creation: "The Man Rammer".
Always great work from my man Jandels.
See attached for his updated catapult! although, he had to modify it into a battering ram because he was a little short on time:
Spoiler!

He has aptly named his creation: "The Man Rammer".
Always great work from my man Jandels.
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09-10-2022, 05:22 PM
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09-10-2022, 06:09 PM
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To hold the axles in place I'm making up some brackets. I got these clamps out of the scrap bin, they are stainless steel. Miggs can probably guess what electronic device they came out of.
I will hammer them flat then shape them around some steel rod. I use this block of steel as an anvil.

Once I clean up the edges i will nail them onto the bottom of the catapult. I will try and find tacks, maybe carpet pins - they have a bigger head and will look more realistic than nails.
I will hammer them flat then shape them around some steel rod. I use this block of steel as an anvil.

Once I clean up the edges i will nail them onto the bottom of the catapult. I will try and find tacks, maybe carpet pins - they have a bigger head and will look more realistic than nails.
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