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Authentic Working Wood Catapult KitBuild your own medieval siege engine.
Watch our Working Wood Catapult Kit Video Besiege your enemies!While catapults are normally associated with Medieval times, they were actually invented by the Greeks (seriously, what wasn't?). These authentic, wood, and functioning catapults are modeled after medieval siege engines. Although not powered by gas, they're still considered engines. That's because they're powered by human ingenuity (and physics) and, in many cases, by 200 peasant-slaves. Isn't history great?
Easy to assemble. Only requires wood glue.The box says that it is easy to build your catapult in 1 to 2 hours. We put it together (and we're not mechanically inclined in the least) in 45 minutes. And yes, it really only requires glue. We would suggest that you have a small rubber mallet or hammer handy in case some of the pre-drilled holes are being a little stubborn. But, we were able to put it together with just the glue. In fact, the catapult featured in our photographs was put together in this manner.
Once you have your catapult assembled, it will shoot small objects about 15 feet. Of course, the tighter you twist the rope, the farther it will go. Also, at the top of the crossbar are two removable "stop blocks". If you remove them, the wooden arm of the catapult will travel a little further and so will your projectile. Experiment with it. That's the fun! Accurate historical detailsMedieval catapults were actually quite a bit larger than 10" tall. Other than that, the catapult that you'll build with your kit will be quite true to its ancestors. The pegged joints and the use of twisted string as the source of power are hallmarks of real catapults.
Basically, you twist the wooden knobs on either side of the catapult, pull the "spoon" back, and release when ready to fire. Legal Disclaimer and all that fun stuffBasically, don't be stupid with this product. It's a wooden catapult. And it shoots stuff. Don't use your new wood catapult to shoot at someone's eye, an open wound, a cat, etc. Don't use your catapult to shoot a hand grenade. In fact, don't possess a hand grenade. You get the point. $24.95
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Q: does it work? Q: how to build
Q: is this easy to build?
Q: Is this big enough to hurl a ping-pong ball? If so, what is the range? Q: why couldn't you include wheels to this product? Q: will it launch a large egg over a 1 meter high fence from 1.5 meters away? Q: will it be big enough to throw a regular snowball? Q: When I tried to launch a burning wad of gasoline soaked paper, it caught my house on fire. I would like a refund and enough money for a new house. Who should I talk to? Q: what would i need Q: how far can it launch things? Q: does if fire by pulling a string Q: Will it launch an egg over 3 meters?
Q: would this be a good science fair project? Q: Can I buy tiny slaves to operate the catapult? If so, where? Q: Does all-purpose Elmer's or something of the like work? Q: do you have to buy it? Q: do you say nuhhhhhhhhhh? Q: can the wooden catapult launch a jellybean? if so how far away. Q: how many pieces of wood does it have? Q: can the catapult throw a clay ball 1 inch tall and 1 inch wide about 12-15feet Q: If I protect my house with several of these, do you know if I can get a discount on my homeowners insurance? Q: What kind of wood is it made of? I'm not endangering some exotic tree or anything by buying this thing, am I? Like... are squirrels going to be squirrel hobos now? Q: Is it 7.75 inches tall or 10 inches tall. Q: can it be bigger Q: how does it work? Q: How far away are you guys in the video? Idk if my house is big enough for that. I have to tell you guys, I have wanted a a trebuchet for so long and now I'm going to get one(evil smile) Q: I need a trebuchet or catapult for a project. Here are the things I need:
-over 6 inches and up to 18
- any materials
- operational
- launch ping pong balls
Do you have a thing with these? Q: is there a store where i could purchase this kit Q: Is it Ok for History class? Q: How do you keep the string tight on the catapult Q: You guys are hilarious. I had more fun watching your video and reading your witty comments then I'm going to have putting the catapult together! Thanks. Q: i need to shoot a tennis ball Q: how are you guys so awsome? Excuse the shameless cross promotion...but you may also like these items:
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