Cannon scratch build help

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by subcaptian, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. subcaptian

    subcaptian New Member

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    Hey guys, greetings from Alaska. I was wondering if anyone can help me design cannons for my DKM Bismarck?
     
  2. Kotori87

    Kotori87 Well-Known Member

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    Few questions...
    1) you're wanting Big Gun cannons, right?

    2) what tools and skills do you have? What equipment can you operate? Do you need a screwdrivers-and-wrenches design, or can you handle a WWII-vintage mill and lathe?

    Those two questions, especially the 2nd one, are crucial. I only know of one Big Gun cannon design that is a screwdrivers-and-wrenches design, and it does not rotate. All the other cannon designs require machine tools of some sort or another, and most of them require a mill and lathe.